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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The softball team bounced back from a loss to win three straight games against New York University, bringing the team’s record to 20-7.

Softball continues winning ways

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter April 20, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University softball team kept winning April 13 and 14 at New York University (NYU), dominating a four game series 3-1. The successful weekend brings the team’s overall record...

Softball bounced back from a tough week against Emory, facing a dominant series against Brandeis with help from lights out starting pitching.

Dynamic duo dominate on the mound

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter April 13, 2018

Peanut butter and jelly. Fire and ice. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. And after their phenomenal pitching performances, add second-year pitcher Ilissa Hamilton and first-year pitcher Sidney Brannam...

Baseball and softball athletes honored by UAA

Sanjay Annigeri, Sports Editor April 13, 2018

Track and field compete in two events over weekend The Case Western Reserve University track and field teams compete in two events over the weekend. The track athletes participated at the Marv Frye...

Softball struggles in Atlanta

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter April 6, 2018

The Case Western Reserve University softball team sprinted out of the gate to start the season, demolishing every team in their path. Then they faced Emory University in Atlanta, and that roaring start...

Softball cracks top 25 for first time in program history

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter March 30, 2018

“Super-hype” and “shock” were how fourth-year outfielder Katie Wede and Head Coach Josie Henry described their reactions to the Case Western Reserve University softball team earning a Top-25 ranking...

Baseball, softball make appearances in top 25

Sanjay Annigeri and Andrew Ford March 23, 2018

Baseball and softball rank in top 25 The Case Western Reserve University baseball and softball teams placed in the Division III top 25 rankings, with the men appearing at No. 18 and the women appearing...

The softball team is currently ranked No. 22 in nation, marking the first time in school history the team has appearing in the Division III top 25 rankings. The team is on a roll, with a 7-1 record from blowout wins.

Softball comes out scorching hot

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter March 23, 2018

With a roster of 12 first-year players and a new transfer, fourth-year first baseman and pitcher Katie Dzierwa didn’t know how the start of the new campaign would fare for the softball team. But...

Third-year shortstop Nicole Doyle is a key for the team and has been recognized with UAA First-Team awards and NFPCA Third Team All-American honors.

Third-year shortstop wipes off the dirt

Niko Kamlet, Staff Reporter March 23, 2018

"Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed," said third-year shortstop Nicole Doyle, sharing a quote that empowers her. Doyle believes...

Newcomers, veterans look to power softball team

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter March 2, 2018

It’s sunny days and warmer temperatures, with a slight breeze chilling off the skin ever so slightly, mixed with the smell of freshly mowed grass. It’s dusty gloves and ball caps, with grass-stained...

The Spartans offense sputtered against the University of Chicago, scoring a total of nine runs in the four games.

Marooned: Softball swept by Chicago

April 28, 2017

The University of Chicago swept Case Western Reserve University in a four game series, winning three close games and one blowout. The losses increased the Spartans losing streak to five games. However,...

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