Softball

NDSU Softball’s Success in Close Games Key for Eight-Game Win Streak

The Bison have won six games by one run

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball has kept things interesting throughout much of its eight-game winning streak. The Bison mashed together three consecutive wins by one run in the middle of the stretch, and six of their 17 wins on the year have been by that margin. “I think it shows how much we’ve developed from last year, because…

Bison Softball Eager to Grow after First Weekend

NDSU is 2-3 heading into the second weekend

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU softball is 2-3 to start the year after the first weekend of play. The Bison pitching kept them in all the contests, but their hitting slumped in key moments. Senior pitcher Jax Sertic went 1-2 on the weekend, despite an ERA of just 1.80. “This weekend is going to be tougher,” head coach Darren Mueller said….

Fargo’s North Softball Complex Damaged After Trailer Fire

A local driver spotted smoke coming from a trailer around 2 pm on the North Softball Complex but once crews arrived, strong winds helped the fire engulf the entire trailer

FARGO, ND — A local driver spotted smoke coming from a trailer around 2 pm at the North Softball Complex in Fargo but once crews arrived, strong winds helped the fire engulf the entire trailer. The Battalion Chief with the Fargo Fire Department, Lee Soeth, says the Harwood firefighters arrived on scene first and put out in the fire in…

Watch: NDSU Softball Coach Darren Mueller Discusses National Signing Day additions

Bison softball adds three players to the upcoming class

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State University head softball coach Darren Mueller announced Wednesday, Nov. 8, that pitcher Paige Vargas (Mission Viejo, Calif. / Santa Margarita Catholic H.S.), catcher-outfielder Avery Wysong (Beaver Creek, Minn./Hills-Beaver Creek H.S.) and middle infielder Nicole Licea (Corona,Calif. / Hillcrest H.S.) have all signed National Letters of Intent to attend NDSU and play softball beginning…

DGF Softball Building on Past State Tournament Experience

The Rebels are the No. 4 seed in Class-AA

GLYNDON, Minn. — The DGF softball team is headed back to the state tournament for the third year in a row. The No. 4 seed Rebels face off against the five-seeded St. Peter in the quarterfinals on Thursday. First pitch is at 9:00 a.m. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: DGF, Minnesota State tournament, Rebels, Softball

HS Softball: East All Stars Mash their way to Victory

The East beats the West 15-9

FARGO, N.D. — In the second installment of the North Dakota All Stars softball this season, the East hammered out 15 runs to win 15-9. Its the second win in two days for the East as they beat the West 9-6 on Monday. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: East vs. West, High School, ND All Stars, North Dakota…

West Fargo Softball Heads into EDC Tournament as Heavy Favorite

Packers are the 19-time defending state champions

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo’s softball team is heading into the Eastern Dakota Conference tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Packers (27-3, 7-0 EDC) are the 19-time defending state champions in North Dakota, but that doesn’t mean they are looking ahead past the first matchup. We kind of just gotta take it one day at a time, making…

Sheyenne Baseball, Softball, Soccer all Pick up Wins

Mustangs run the table in Thursday's games

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Thursday was a good day for West Fargo Sheyenne athletics. The baseball team needed extra innings but took care of business at home against Red River 8-7. The Mustang softball team played Shanley in the Randy Nelson memorial game to honor the late Deacons’ Activities Director who died of cancer in 2014. Sheyenne won the game…

West Fargo Baseball, Softball Win Big at Home

Packer Baseball wins both in a doubleheader, Softball wins with a shutout

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo’s baseball team came away from a doubleheader with two victories against Sheyenne. The Packers won game one 2-1 before routing the Mustangs 10-0 in game two. WF’s softball team also found the win column to remain undefeated. The Packers had no trouble with Shanley-Oak Grove as they also win 10-0. Categories: High School, Top…

Coach of the Week: West Fargo Softball’s Pat Johnson

The Packers are 9-0, going for their 20th consecutive state title

FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo softball coach Pat Johnson is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Johnson is in his 23rd season coaching the Packers, and he has led them to a state championship in each of the last 19 seasons. This year, West Fargo is already off to another hot 9-0 start, outscoring opponents 109-25 in the stretch. Categories:…