A group of newcomers added some speed and athleticism to a roster already loaded with proven veterans. The results were impressive this fall for a Concordia softball team in good position to compete at the to of the GPAC.
Coming off a third-place GPAC finish, the Concordia softball program has announced its slate for 2020. The Bulldogs will open up the new season with a weekend trip to Kansas in late February.
The 2005 Bulldog softball team will officially join the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 27. Guided by head coach Frank Greene, the '05 squad captured the program's first GPAC regular-season title.
A half a dozen Bulldogs from the softball program picked up accolades on Saturday (June 22) when the Omaha World-Herald announced its All-Nebraska team. Three were also first team All-GPAC choices.
The Concordia softball program placed six student-athletes on the list of 2019 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, as announced on Tuesday (May 28). May graduate Maddie Fousek is now a two-time Scholar-Athlete.
The 2019 Bulldogs won 70 percent of their games and placed third in the GPAC. It was a positive step in the first season of head coach Shawn Semler's tenure. Concordia hopes it's just a start.
Five Bulldogs represented the Concordia softball program on the all-conference teams announced on Wednesday (May 8) by the GPAC. Hhana Haro, Tori Homolka and Brittany Woolridge were all named first team.
The Bulldogs rallied for a walk-off win to keep their season alive in the opening game on Friday (May 3), but they just could not figure out a way to beat Morningside. The season ended with a GPAC tournament defeat.
Concordia put together a nice rally to beat Mount Marty and then had a clunker in the second game of the day as the GPAC tournament got underway. The Bulldogs will return to action on Friday (May 3).
GPAC tournament action is coming up next for the Bulldogs, who are the third seed in the bracket. Concordia hopes to make a run at its first national tournament appearance since 2015.
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.