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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,...

The softball team split their last four games of conference play and currently lead the University Athletic Association.

Softball splits six

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor April 21, 2017

What happens when two evenly matched teams face off in a four-game series? As it turns out, four close games. The Case Western Reserve University softball team traveled to Missouri and took two of...

Walk-up songs are an important part of a batter’s preparation before they go up to bat.

Jam out with CWRU softball

Jasmine Heusey, Contributing reporter April 21, 2017

Softball is a game full of decisions. What pitch should I throw? Should we send the runner home? How should we defend a double steal? Those are just a few examples of the split-second decisions players...

Pitcher Annie Wennerberg focuses on throwing quality strikes against New York University.

Softball works home magic

Eddie Kerekes, Sports editor April 14, 2017

“Don’t ever count us out.“ Those were the words of Case Western Reserve University softball Head Coach Josie Henry after her team completed yet another late game comeback victory. Of the team’s...

Third-year outfielder Katie Wede, who leads the team with 12 stolen bases, sprints home during a game earlier this season.

Adventures in northeastern traveling

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor April 7, 2017

With spring break in the rearview mirror and one week already gone in April, snow is the furthest thing from anyone’s mind right now. However, the Case Western Reserve University softball team learned...

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