On a blustery, chilly spring day, the Bulldogs finally made their return to Plum Creek Park. Concordia walked off with a 4-3 win in game 1 before suffering a 7-1 loss in game 2 vs. Northwestern.
In its first action in two weeks, the Concordia Softball team showed no rust in a pair of blowout wins at Hastings on Thursday (March 25). The Bulldogs went deep five times.
The varsity softball doubleheader vs. Hastings that was scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to wet field conditions. A makeup date is to be determined.
The Bulldogs hope the weather improves in time to host Hastings on Wednesday and Northwestern on Saturday for the start of conference play. Concordia last played on March 11.
Idle since ending its spring break trip on March 11, the Concordia Softball team will wait a bit longer to return to action. The doubleheader at Kansas Wesleyan scheduled for Thursday has been postponed.
In the final leg of the spring break road trip, the Bulldogs waited until the late innings to strike while defeating both Friends and Presentation in McPherson, Kan. Concordia is 14-2 overall.
Camry Moore earned two wins in the circle and Julia Van Wey came through in the clutch as the Bulldogs (12-2) earned a doubleheader sweep of Oklahoma Wesleyan on Wednesday (March 10).
Zoe Flores stymied the Oklahoma City offense and Concordia piled up 13 hits in a 10-7 upset of the fourth-ranked Stars in game 2. OCU took the first game by a score of 4-2.
In the Sunday (March 7) action, the Bulldogs totaled a combined 22 runs on 21 hits and nine walks while parading around the bases in wins over Friends and Dakota State.
After letting a 3-0 lead slip away in Saturday's first game, the Bulldogs regrouped with a 9-0 run-rule victory over Bethel to close the day. Jenessa Jarvis homered and drove in three runs in the win.
As Head Coach Brock Culler says, "The feel is there. It's real." Concordia Softball carried momentum from its 2024 late season surge into fall ball. The roster includes a nice mix of veterans (nine seniors) and newcomers (17).
While becoming the winningest coach in Concordia Softball history, Frank Greene served as an example of what really matters. Coach Greene was someone who worked tirelessly to supply his players a first-class experience.
While sitting at 2-6 in league play (12-20 overall) in early April, the Bulldogs faced a crossroads in their 2024 season. The Bulldogs responded by winning 10 of their next 11 games in a surge that gave the program a jolt heading into 2025.
The energy and enthusiasm within the Concordia Softball program displays a picture of a group eager to turn the page to 2024. Coach Brock Culler will put to use three returning All-GPAC players, a host of veterans and a talented bunch of newcomers.
Entering year two as head coach, Brock Culler sees a Concordia Softball program on the rise thanks to a mix of key returners and a talented freshman class. Pitching and defense emerged as the team's strengths this fall.
There were flashes of brilliance and moments that hinted at brighter days to come for the Concordia Softball program. Seniors who were part of the '21 national tournament team left a lasting legacy and the sophomore group made its presence known.
Caitlyn McGarvie has no problem selling the experience Concordia has to offer. She's thrived on the softball diamond while pursuing her aspirations of becoming a pharmacist. Even more special, Caitlyn has shared a Concordia bond with her brother DJ.
There are quite a few unknowns heading into the 2023 season, but Concordia Softball has taken on an upbeat and optimistic approach. Head Coach Brock Culler has brought passion and enthusiasm while getting accustomed to his new role.
Head Coach Brock Culler's enthusiasm for his new role comes across in obvious fashion. The Bulldogs began to form their identity for 2023 as Culler and the student-athletes have taken to the diamond while getting to know one another.
A run to the 2021 national tournament preceded a 2022 season of ups and downs for Concordia Softball. The Bulldogs finished up at 23-24 overall and in a tie for sixth place in the GPAC under Coach Tatum Edwards.