Saints finish season on high note, sweep triple-header at home
(April 29, 2008)
    The Presentation College softball team ended their season on a high note, as they closed the season with a triple-header sweep in UMAC play at home on Tuesday against Crown College. The Saints captured three eight-run-rule victories, winning by scores of 9-1, 12-3 and 13-2.
    The Saints were led offensively by the duo of Meghan Schmidt (So., Selby, S.D.) and Dana Chalupsky (Fr., Winsted, Minn.) who each posted seven hits over the course of the three games. Telishia Devericks (Fr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) took charge defensively for the Saints, as she earned the victory in both games one and two, as well as getting the start as pitcher for all three games. Devericks lasted 13 innings and only allowed six runs, only four of them were earned.
    The Saints finish their season at 4-20, and 3-16 in UMAC play.

Saints struggle indoors, lose first game of crossover to Northland College
(April 24, 2008)
    After waiting 12 hours to get their first game of the 2008 UMAC Crossover in, the Presentation College Saints struggled in a loss to the conference-leading Northland College LumberJills, losing 12-1 in five innings. Presentation will have tomorrow off, and look to rebound from the loss on Sunday morning against Northwestern and St. Scholastica. To follow along with the tournament live, click here.

Saints Softball struggles on six-game road swing, returns to action Friday in St. Paul
(April 21, 2008)
    The Presentation College Softball team struggled this weekend, dropping all six games of its final true road trip of the conference season. The Saints lost a pair to UM-Morris, St. Scholastica and Northland College on the weekend.
    The trip was highlighted for the Saints by the final game, played in Ashland, Wisc. against UMAC-leading Northland College. Presentation closed out game one of the double-header by posting four runs in the final two innings, and the momentum carried over into game two, as the Saints cut into the early Northland lead off of a pair of hustle-aided hits by Meghan Schmidt (So., Selby, S.D.) and Heidi Meier (Jr., Marshall, Minn.). It was Meier at the plate again in the fourth inning for the Saints, with runners on second and third, who was robbed of a sure double by the Northland right fielder to keep the Saints trailing. Telishia Devericks (Fr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) managed to keep PC within striking distance with her work on the mound, as well as adding a pair of hits in game two.
    The Saints will now travel to St. Paul for the annual UMAC Crossover, hosted by Northwestern College. Presentation will play Crown College on Friday morning at 10 A.M. in its first action of the weekend.

Presentation College drops pair to Minnesota-Morris
(April 16, 2008)
    The Saints softball team posted 17 hits in a double-header against Minnesota-Morris on Wednesday afternoon, but it wasn't enough, as they fell 15-5 in game one and 10-8 in game two.
    The Saints dug themselves a hole in game one, as they trailed 6-1 after an inning and a half. PC managed to post four runs in the bottom of the second, capped by a bases-clearing double by Steph Bohlander (Fr., Douglas, Wyo.). Bohlander, who also pitched game one for the Saints, was unable to receive any more run support in game one, as the Saints fell 15-5.
    Game two, a non-conference match-up, saw the Saints again strike early and often, as they built a six run lead through three innings at 8-2. However, defensive lapses cost the Saints dearly over the final four innings, as Morris climbed into the lead in the fifth inning, and eventually held on for a 10-8 victory. Meghan Schmidt (So., Selby, S.D.) led the offensive charge for the Saints in game two as she went 4-for-4, including a double, while Dana Chalupsky (Fr., Winsted, Minn.) tallied 4 RBI in game two.
    Presentation will take Thursday off, before heading on an four-day road trip, where the Saints will play at UM-Morris on Friday, Northland on Saturday, St. Scholastica on Sunday, and a split double-header on Monday in New Ulm, Minnesota. Times and locations for these games can be found on the schedule page.

Meghan Schmidt named Offensive Player-of-the-Week in both the UMAC and USCAA
(April 8, 2008)
    Sophomore center-fielder Meghan Schmidt was named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) and United States Collegiate Athletic Assocaition Player-of-the-Week for her efforts during the week of March 31-April 5. Schmidt hit an amazing .588 in six games, while also recording an on-base percentage of .611, and a fielding percentage of 1.000. (Full UMAC Release) (Full USCAA Release)

Saints post solid offensive numbers in losses to Martin Luther
(April 8, 2008)
    The Presentation College softball team dropped a pair of UMAC games on Tuesday afternoon in New Ulm, Minnesota despite some solid individual and team offensive efforts. The Saints fell 11-3 and 18-5 in the double-header.
    Game one saw the Saints post 10 hits, but were unable to connect with runners in scoring position, as they stranded a total of seven runners in five innings of play. Hannah Heidelberger (Fr., Villard, Minn.) posted a pair of doubles in the first game, including driving home the first run of the game in the first inning as she chased Meghan Schmidt (Soph., Selby, S.D.) in. The Saints rapped out a total of five doubles in the first game, including the two from Heidelberger, and one each from Schmidt, Angie Jallo (Jr., Morris, Minn.), and Dana Chalupsky (Fr., Winsted, Minn.).
    The offensive fireworks carried over for both teams into game two, as Presentation and Martin Luther combined for 28 hits in 4.5 innings. Leading the attack for the Saints was Meghan Schmidt, who posted a 3-for-3 game, including a double, two singles, a walk and two runs scored. Steph Bohlander (Fr., Douglas, Wyo.), Telishia Devericks (Fr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) and Heidelberger all had two-hit games for the Saints in the nightcap.
    Presentation, who now falls to 1-7 on the season, are tenatively scheduled to play in Jamestown, N.D. tomorrow for a triangular with UM-Morris and Jamestown College. Game times are still TBD. 

Saints struggle against Bethany pitching, elements, lose UMAC opener
(April 5, 2008)
    With winds gusting straight in at over 30 miles per hour, and Bethany Lutheran's ace Amy Stevens on the mound, the Presentation College Saints struggled offensively in Saturday's UMAC opener, dropping games by the scores of 8-0 and 9-1.
    Presentation jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in game two, as Meghan Schmidt (Soph., Selby, S.D.) scored the Saints lone run on an RBI groundout by Dana Chalupsky (Fr., Winsted, Minn.) in the bottom half of the first inning. The Saints would hold on to the lead until the top half of the third, and were unable to recover in the later innings.
    The Saints, now 1-5 on the young season, will play their fifth and sixth games in three days as they take on rival Minnesota-Morris in a double-dip on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM, with the games to be played at the Player's Field Complex in Aberdeen.

Saints open weekend home-stand with win against NorthCentral, drop second game
(April 4, 2008)
    Despite moving locations within town, the Presentation College softball team was able to play its home opener against North Central University of Minnesota this afternoon. PC managed a split in the double-header, winning the first game 11-1 in five innings, and dropping the second by a count of 17-10.
    Presentation's offensive efforts carried the team in the pair of games, as they pounded out 32 hits in the double header, including eight from lead-off hitter Meghan Schmidt (Soph., Selby, S.D.). Schmidt managed to hit for the cycle throughout the double-header, as she led off the first game with a Home Run for the Saints, and added the double and triple in the second game of the day. Angie Jallo (Jr., Morris, Minn.) also posted a career-high five RBI in the second-game loss to North Central.
    The Saints, now 1-3 on the year, will continue their three-day home-stand as they take on Bethany Lutheran tomorrow afternoon. First pitch for the double-header is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. at Players' Field Complex.

Saints open season with pair of losses on road
(April 2, 2008)
    After waiting nearly four weeks from the date of their first scheduled game, the Presentation College Saints softball team finally got a pair of games in on Wednesday afternoon, as they fell to Valley City State (N.D.) by scores of 11-0 and 9-0.
    Presentation struggled to capitalize in run-scoring opportunities throughout the day, while the Vikings, who are now 10-3 on the season, took advantage of a handful of miscues by the Saints in notching the double-header sweep. Presentation saw Hannah Heidelberger (Fr., Villard, Minn.) notch the first two hits of her career in the opener, both singles, while Megan Piatz (Sr., Cresbard, S.D.) also grabbed her first base knock.
    The Saints will return to action on Friday afternoon, as they take on NorthCentral University of the Twin Cities in a doubleheader. First pitch is set for 2:00.

Weather continues to hamper schedule; opener now slated for March 31st
(March 28, 2008)
    Another early spring weather system has led to the postponement of games for the Presentation College Saints softball team. Games originally scheduled for the 27th @ Dakota State and 28th vs. Black Hills State have been postponed due to the poor field conditions. The Saints will now look to reschedule those games at a later date, and will open up the season against UM-Morris in Aberdeen on Monday, March 31st.

Saints "Snowed Out"; First games now scheduled for March 27th
(March 6, 2008)
    An early March snowstorm has derailed the Presentation College Saints Softball season opener for two weeks. Presentation was to travel to Hastings (Neb.) College for their annual "Bronco Invite," but were unable to due to weather conditions. The Saints will now open their season at Dakota State University in Madison on March 27th against the DSU Trojans.

Saints Softball begins official spring practice, first games on March 7th (January 27, 2008)
    The Presentation College Softball team has begun official practice as of Monday, January 27 indoors in the Strode Activity Center. The Saints feature a roster made up primarily of Freshmen, including probable Opening Day starting pitcher Telishia Devericks (Fr., Sioux Falls, S.D.). The Saints will open up their season on the 7th of March at the Hastings College (Neb.) Bronco Invite against an opponent to be determined.
    The UMAC Preseason Poll and Prospectus will be released within the coming weeks, please check back for updates!
       

Aberdeen, S.D. (August 27, 2007)   
     The Presentation College Softball team experienced one of its best seasons last year, posting a third place regular season finish, and qualified for the UMAC Conference Tournament Championship game. The 2008 team will look to improve upon that success with some new faces stepping into new roles.
     The Saints will look for major contributions from returning players, including Meghan Schmidt (So., OF, Selby, S.D.) and Angie Jallo (Jr., IF/P, Morris, Minn.). A full schedule and roster will be released soon!!!

2007 Season Highlights:

Saints qualify for UMAC Championship Game. (read more)

Saints Finish 3rd in UMAC Regular Season; 2nd in UMAC Conference Tournament

2007 Softball Honors
USCAA All American:
Senior Catcher, Heather Bourdon

USCAA Academic All American:
Senior Catcher, Heather Bourdon
Senior Pitcher, Kim Bourdon

UMAC First Team All Conference:
Senior Pitcher, Kim Bourdon
Senior Catcher, Heather Bourdon
Senior Pitcher, Jennifer Bourdon

UMAC All-Defensive Team:
Senior Catcher, Heather Bourdon