It’s been called the greatest comeback in softball history. Heading into the bottom of the 7th down 5. Scoring all 5 runs with two outs. A bases loaded 2 RBI single to win it all… “The Impossible” happened. 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Welcome to the wildcat family Tyler Peters! Tyler is from Ortonville, Minnesota and played infield, outfield, and also pitched for the Trojans. She was also a standout in volleyball and basketball. We look forward to adding Tyler's athletic ability to our team!
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Please keep Katie’s family & friends in your thoughts and prayers. Katie touched so many people’s lives and will truly be missed. This season is for you
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🤯 You had to see it to believe it!
North Dakota scores six runs in the bottom of the 7th to win the
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DIII World Series for the first time in school and program history!
Three consecutive regional championships. Three consecutive 30 win seasons. Ranked
#2
in the nation. One more weekend of ball starting May 24th in DeWitt, NY!
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Grace Folkema calls game. With that last strikeout, she becomes the new NJCAA national single season strikeout record holder. Cats advance to the championship game for the second year in row with a rematch with Patrick & Henry tomorrow afternoon!
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For the first time since 2011, the NDSCS Wildcats win the MonDak! Cats are 43-9 on the season with two more regular season games left before playoffs.
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Most wins in school history. Led the nation in games, at bats, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, runs batted in, extra base hits, total bases, walks, sacrifice flies, shutouts, and batting average against. Thank you for an incredible year Cats.
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4 STRAIGHT.
Cats win the Region 13 Championship for the 4th straight year 8-1 over Central Lakes! Cats will host the Central Plains District Tournament this Tuesday with an if-necessary game Wednesday for a spot a the NJCAA D3 World Series!
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‼️CATS TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP‼️
It took 8 innings, but the Cats pull through in the top of the 8th with 3 runs advancing to the national championship game tomorrow at 11AM CT vs Corning. Cats need to win twice.
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Welcome Kenedi Stotesbery to the Wildcats!! Kenedi is from Graceville, Mn and played her High School ball at Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley (CGB). In softball she was All Conference her Junior and Senior years and Team MVP her Junior and Senior seasons. Welcome Kenedi to the Cats!
All-Tournament Team: Emma Johnson, Grace Folkema, Lily Reed, and TK Landes
Region 13 MVP: Emma Johnson
Region 13 Coach of the Year: Mike Oehlke
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On Saturday, April 20th, Coach Michael Oehlke earned his 200th career win at NDSCS! He has led four teams to the National Tournament placing 3rd in 2018, 5th in 2021, 4th in 2022, and led the 2023 Cats to a National Championship. Congratulations on a big milestone!
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We would like to officially welcome Macie Anderson to the wildcat family! An infielder from Churchill County HS in Fallon, Nevada. Macie was a member of the Nevada 3A State Champion Green Wave in 2018. Macie batted .452 her Senior season with 30 RBIs and 11 doubles.
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Next up from the great state of North Dakota, Paige Carlson! Paige comes to us from Grand Forks! A big Wildcat welcome for Paige!!!
Side note: Paige’s Dad was also a Wildcat!!!
Welcome Paige!
Manny Diarra’s three run blast that was the eventual game winner to send the Cats back to the National Championship!
Game 1 starts at 12 EDT tomorrow!
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Big Cats welcome to Ellie Miller!!
Ellie is a Middle Infielder from Bismarck, ND. She attended Bismarck Legacy HS.
Nickname: Ginger
Family: Doug (Dad), Amy (Mom), brothers Paxton and Cooper.
We are excited to have Ellie join the Wildcat family!!
This Christmas we remember the lives of our two angels Rylee Cygan and Katie Bjorndahl. We miss them both so much and continue to pray for their families 💕
Welcome Emma Johnson to the Cats!!! Emma is a pitcher from West Fargo, ND. We’re super excited Emma is joining us, and look forward to her being part of the Wildcat family!!
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This past weekend, Grace Folkema set a new school record for strikeouts in a season! She is currently at 328 which leads the nation. Grace surpassed Katelyn Strauss’s record of 323 set in 2022. Congratulations, Grace!
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Emma Johnson reached 100 career strikeouts this afternoon vs. LRSC!! Emma is a freshman from West Fargo High School in West Fargo, ND! Congratulations Emma!
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Yesterday was the Out of the Darkness community walk in Fargo-Moorhead. So proud of these girls from the 2017-18 Wildcats who walked to honor Katie with her family. Fly high
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🚨 North Dakota SCS is the new No. 1 in the
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DIII Rankings!
Surry and Caldwell Tech jump into the top-3! Anoka-Ramsey moves to No. 9 after previously receiving votes!
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After two wins at DCTC today, the Cats move to 40-8 on the season, setting a new school record for wins! The previous record was held by the 2022 Cats with a record of 39-12 and finished 4th at the national tournament.
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Cats earn the
#1
seed for the NJCAA DIII World Series and will play
#8
seed Rochester on Wednesday afternoon! At 51-9 on the season, the Cats look to defend their 2023 National Championship in Chattanooga, TN.
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The Cats are excited to announce the signing of Mikayla Johnson from 21x State Champion West Fargo Packers!
NAME: Mikayla Johnson
HOME TOWN: West Fargo, ND
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS: Jeremy and Molly Johnson
Sisters Hayle and Emma
We are excited to have Mikayla join the family!
Cats travel to Moorhead tomorrow morning for two games against D2 Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons! Another opportunity to get better! Game time is set for 11AM
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Welcome Julianna Burnette to the Wildcat family! Julianna is from Whiteriver, Az and played for Alchesay High School. Alchesay advanced to the 2A State tournament for the first time in 2018 and Julianna hit .500 with 7 HRs and 46 RBIs in 29 games.
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This Sunday the Cats travel to Valley City, ND for two games vs former Wildcat outfielder Amanda Hiner and her VCSU squad!
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Cats had a busy weekend playing 5 games in 2 days. Saturday they took on U of M Crookston dropping 2 games to a tough team. Sunday they traveled to Jamestown and went 1-2. Getting better every day!
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Next up Noelle Forstner! Noelle is an infielder from New Ulm, MN.
Nickname: Nell
Walk up song: Batter up by Mike Stud
Family: Mom (Reya) Brother (Collin)
Favorite Movie: The heat
We are excited to add Noelle to the Wildcat family, a big welcome to Noelle!!
Cats walk it off in the 6th with a run rule 8-0 victory over Rochester CTC! Cats move on to the winners bracket and will face Caldwell at 5 PM EDT (4:00 CDT)
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Congrats to future ‘Cat Josie Buhr on her teams big win in the Championship of the North Dakota Impact HS League! Way to go Josie!!!!
Josie plays for the Casselton HS team.
We are incredibly proud to announce that North Dakota State College of Science was voted as one of the 2023 ATEC/NFCA NJCAA National Coaching Staffs of the Year! 🥳 👏
The coaches will be honored at the NFCA Awards in December. Congratulations coaches!
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Congratulations to Freshman pitcher Sydney Schott (Gaylord, MN) on earning NJCAA’s Division lll Pitcher of the week! Keep up the great work!
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Helping North Dakota SCS to a 3⃣-0⃣ start to the season, freshman Sydney Schott made her collegiate debut by claiming two wins in the circle!
Schott's performances earn
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DIII Pitcher of the Week honors.
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Avery Martin closed out her Cats career with a bang. She broke the school record for home runs in a season & career, named NFCA & NJCAA All-America & was NFCA Player & Catcher of the Year. Lead the nation in home runs, RBIs, hits, total bases, runs, & doubles.
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Grace Folkema is your 2024 Mon-Dak Conference Most Valuable Pitcher! Grace led the Mon-Dak in appearances, games started, wins, shutouts, strikeouts, strikeouts per game, and WHIP (walks and hits per inning pitched). Congratulations, Grace!
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From the great State of North Dakota the Cats welcome Brecken Bieber!! Brecken also won the North Dakota HS State title this year! A big Wildcat welcome to Brecken!
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Congrats to Beulah for winning the program’s first Class B state 🥎 title! Miners top Thompson 5-3 out in Minot. It’s also the first title for the west in Class B softball.
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