Softball

HS Softball Roundup: EDC Tournament Quarterfinals

Highlights from the first round of the EDC Softball Tournament

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Thursday was the first round of the EDC softball tournament at Sheyenne High School in West Fargo. The top-seeded Packers handled things easily, while Valley City busted loose with a huge offensive performance of 23 runs. Fargo North and Sheyenne featured much more of a pitchers’ duel, with the Spartans needing to come from behind. Davies…

Central Cass Cruises to Class-B East Region Title

The Squirrels knocked off Thompson 10-0.

CASSELTON, N.D. — Central Cass is the Class-B East Region champion after knocking off Thompson 10-0 Tuesday night. The Squirrels wasted no time with the offense, scoring three runs in the first inning. They didn’t look back after that. The Class-B State Tournament begins May 31 in Jamestown.   Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass, Champions, East…

Central Cass Softball Advances to Region Final

The Squirrels will face Thompson in the Final on Tuesday

CASSELTON, N.D. — Central Cass softball had to work a little come-from-behind magic to keep its East Region title hopes alive. The Squirrels trailed Hillsboro-Central Valley 5-2 before rattling off seven unanswered runs to win 9-5. Central Cass advances to play Thompson, which beat Kindred-Richland 3-0. The final is scheduled for 7:00 on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines…

Coach of the Week: Fargo North Softball’s Scott Carter

Carter is in his fourth season as head coach of the Spartans

FARGO, N.D. — When it comes to high school softball in the state of North Dakota, West Fargo stands head and shoulders above the competition. But, Fargo North is trying to put its hat in the ring with a solid start to the season. Scott Carter is in his fourth season as the Spartans head coach. Check out KVRR Sports…

NDSU Softball Smokes Omaha in Summit League Tournament

The Bison won 9-0 in five innings

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Zoe Stavrou and Tabby Heinz each hit home runs as top-seed North Dakota State defeated Omaha 9-0 in five innings to advance in the Summit League tournament played Thursday, May 10, before 271 spectators at the Ellig Sports Complex. NDSU (31-17) is scheduled to play No. 2-seed South Dakota State (33-14) at 1 p.m. Friday,…

West Fargo Softball Rolls to Season Opening Win, Spuds Fall

Packers bat around in first inning on their way to big win.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Both the Moorhead Spuds softball team and the West Fargo Packers got their season openers in on Monday at Moorhead high school. The two had different results though against Badger-Greenbush-Maple River. The Spuds fell in the first game to BGMR 8-4 and then West Fargo routed the Gators 19-6. The Packers batted around in the opening inning…

Bison Softball Splits Doubleheader at South Dakota State

The Bison won game one 9-2 before losing Thursday afternoon 11-3

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State won game one 9-2, but South Dakota State bounced back for an 11-3 win in five innings in the second as the teams split Summit League softball doubleheader played Thursday, April 12, at Augustana University’s Bowden Field. The final game between NDSU (22-14, 2-2 SL) and SDSU (24-12, 5-3 SL) that…

NDSU Baseball, Softball Shift Series against South Dakota State

Each squad will be playing in Sioux Falls instead of Brookings, and the games have moved up in the week.

FARGO, N.D. — As winter weather continues to dismantle the spring sports season, North Dakota State baseball and softball are shifting their series. Both teams are scheduled to play South Dakota State this weekend, but the games have been moved up in the week and to Sioux Falls instead of Brookings. NDSU baseball at Augustana University Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Thursday,…

Alerus Center to Play Host to UND Softball Series

The Fighting Hawks host Montana beginning Friday.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) — Alerus Center will host upcoming University of North Dakota softball games, officials with UND Athletics and the Alerus Center jointly announced Wednesday. UND’s scheduled home-opening series with Montana on Friday and Saturday has been moved inside to the turfed field at the Alerus Center. “We are excited to host UND softball for the first…

Beatty’s Offense Coming at Right Times for NDSU Softball

The senior leads the team with a .397 batting average

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball has had some clutch offense as part of its eight-game winning streak. Senior Bre Beatty has contributed plenty of times at the dish, with a team-leading .397 batting average and 14 extra-base hits. “She’s hitting the ball really well,” senior pitcher Jax Sertic said. “I think it says a lot to her character,…