Concordia softball will attempt to stay in the mix near the top of the GPAC during this week's conference action. A showdown with 10th-ranked Morningside looms on Thursday for the Bulldogs (21-9, 5-3 GPAC).
Michaela Woodward struck out eight and tossed a complete game in Concordia's 4-2 victory at York on Monday. The Bulldogs (21-9) dropped game 2, 12-9.
Concordia and Morningside have rescheduled their softball doubleheader for Thursday (April 6). First pitch is set for 3 p.m. CT from Plum Creek Park.
Concordia softball has postponed its scheduled Sunday (April 2) doubleheader versus Morningside. A makeup date is yet to be determined.
Megan Ruppert collected five hits and one of four Bulldog home runs in Friday's doubleheader split at Hastings. Concordia rebounded from a game 1 loss with a 5-4 win in the night cap.
Head coach Todd LaVelle's squad is now scheduled to play a doubleheader at Hastings on Friday (March 31). The twin bill has twice been postponed due to inclement weather.
Both GPAC weekly softball awards have wrapped up by Concordia. Kylie Harpst has been named GPAC player of the week and Michaela Woodward has been tabbed GPAC pitcher of the week.
Concordia is riding a six-game win streak following a doubleheader sweep at Briar Cliff on Sunday. The Bulldogs pounded out a combined 25 hits while improving to 19-7 overall.
Due to inclement weather and poor field conditions, the doubleheader between Concordia and Briar Cliff has been moved back to Sunday. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. CT.
The middle infield combo of Leah Kalkwarf and Jamie Lefebure made big plays while helping lead Concordia (17-7) to a doubleheader sweep of Nebraska Wesleyan on Thursday. Kalkwarf enjoyed a 5-for-8 day at the plate.
In the community and on the diamond, the 2017-18 Concordia softball team is working to uphold a winning culture. The results so far this fall have been promising for a youthful squad led by captain Leah Kalkwarf.
The 2017 Concordia softball team provided plenty of memorable moments during a 34-win campaign. It was a solid send off for a senior class headlined by first team all-conference pitcher Michaela Woodward.
From day one, Michaela Woodward proved herself as a winner. After a legendary effort as a freshman at the 2015 GPAC tournament, Woodward has continued to elevate her game. She departs early to pursue a nursing career.
A new approach has helped senior Megan Ruppert shine in her second season as a Bulldog. Ruppert has led the team in batting average while playing a sparkling center field. She is a transfer from McCook CC.
Plenty firepower returns to a Concordia lineup that averaged nearly 6.5 runs per game in 2016. Head coach Todd LaVelle's Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the GPAC preseason poll. The season begins Friday (Feb. 10) in Fort Worth, Texas.
Junior-to-be Michaela Woodward recently journeyed to South Africa to play and teach softball. She also swam with great white sharks.
One of the nation's most productive offenses, led by Autumn Owens, helped Concordia softball to its sixth 30-win season in program history.
A fierce competitor, sophomore third baseman Autumn Owens is enjoying a season that rates historically impressive among Concordia softball players all-time.
Co-ace pitchers Kylie Harpst and Michaela Woodward serve as two major reasons why the Concordia softball team is out to a 17-6 start.
Coming off back-to-back national tournament appearances, head coach Todd LaVelle's softball program enters 2016 with usual high aspirations. The Bulldogs open up the season Friday and Saturday in Dallas, Texas.