https://jewellcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for William Jewell College Athleticsen-us60https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/general-cardinal-greats-to-be-inducted-into-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/general-cardinal-greats-to-be-inducted-into-athletics-hall-of-fame.aspxBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, General

LIBERTY, Mo. - William Jewell College Athletics has announced the five individuals and one team that will be enshrined into the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Among the former greats to be honored are Austin Kretchmar, '16 (baseball), Andrew Peters, '02 (men's basketball), Jimi Reed, '83 (football), Faith Song, '15 (softball), and Jessica Stewart Boan, '10 (women's basketball), along with the 2015 baseball team.]]>Hall of Fame PhotoMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:34:00 CST2010823https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/softball-five-cardinals-selected-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/softball-five-cardinals-selected-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

LIBERTY, Mo. - The 2026 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.]]>Graphic announcing College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors featuring five student-athletes in black and red uniforms. From left to right: Reagan Bennett (Sophomore), Mikayla Chairez (Senior), Amanda Chung (Senior), Emma Jane Ogle (Sophomore), and Tori Woodard (Junior).Mon, 1 Jun 2026 09:35:00 CST910822https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/softball-chairez-earns-all-america-honors.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/6/1/softball-chairez-earns-all-america-honors.aspxSoftball

LIBERTY, Mo. - For the third time in program history, William Jewell softball boasts an All-American as outfielder Mikayla Chairez picked up the national honor from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), where she earned a Second Team selection, while also being listed on the Third Team by the Division II Conference Comissioners Association (D2CCA). She joins Rachel Hayden (2013) and Faith Song (2015) as the three Cardinals to earn All-America status on the softball diamond.]]>softball player in black top and white striped pants standing on third baseMon, 1 Jun 2026 09:22:00 CST910821https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/27/general-erlacher-announced-as-new-vice-president-for-athletics.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/27/general-erlacher-announced-as-new-vice-president-for-athletics.aspxBaseball, Spirit, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Swimming, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Athletic Training, Dance, Men's Swimming, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Cheerleading, Powerlifting, Women's Wrestling, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Lacrosse

LIBERTY, Mo. - Ryan Erlacher has been named Vice President for Athletics at William Jewell College, following a national search. He will begin his role on July 1, overseeing operations of the Cardinal Athletics Department and 19 NCAA DII sports as well as serving on the president's cabinet. Chris McCabe, who has been leading the program, announced in January that he will step down to associate athletic director while continuing to lead the men's basketball program.]]>Ryan Erlacher Announcement PhotoWed, 27 May 2026 11:30:00 CST2010820https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-chairez-earns-spot-on-nfca-all-midwest-region-first-team.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-chairez-earns-spot-on-nfca-all-midwest-region-first-team.aspxSoftball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has revealed the 2026 NFCA Division II All-Region teams. The 2026 squads are comprised of 205 student-athletes from 108 programs. In the Midwest Region, Jewell center fielder Mikayla Chairez was selected to the First Team, and is one of eight Great Lakes Valley Conference players to do so, with another five honorees on the Second Team.]]>Softball player in white uniform standing in outfieldFri, 15 May 2026 13:35:00 CST910817https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-two-cardinals-named-all-glvc.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-two-cardinals-named-all-glvc.aspxSoftball

INDIANAPOLIS - The postseason awards for the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference softball season were announced by the league office on Wednesday. Two from William Jewell earned All-Conference honors, as Mikayla Chairez was named to the First Team in the outfield while Sheyenne Kelch was listed on the Third Team as a utility, non-pitcher. The Cardinals were also the recipient of the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award, while Alexa Almejo was Jewell's individual honoree.]]>Two softball players in black uniforms, one with a helmet onWed, 6 May 2026 22:12:00 CST910815https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/3/softball-jewell-splits-with-umsl-to-close-2026-season.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/3/softball-jewell-splits-with-umsl-to-close-2026-season.aspxSoftball

ST. LOUIS - The William Jewell softball team posted a dominant 11-3 win in five innings on Sunday afternoon to earn a split with Missouri-St. Louis. The Cardinals dropped the opener, 4-2. Jewell closes the season at 21-29 overall and 12-16 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, finishing ninth in the league, their highest mark since 2018.]]>Softball player wearing white uniform, pink trim and black helmet giving thumbs upSun, 3 May 2026 17:35:00 CST910813https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-cardinals-split-saturday-doubleheader-at-lincoln.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-cardinals-split-saturday-doubleheader-at-lincoln.aspxSoftball

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The William Jewell softball team dropped the opening half of a doubleheader at Lincoln University of Missouri, 8-0, but responded with a 3-0 win in game two. The Cardinals move to 20-28 overall and 11-15 in conference play.]]>Avery Webster throwing a softballSat, 2 May 2026 23:57:00 CST910812https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-cardinals-take-on-missouris-t-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-cardinals-take-on-missouris-t-on-senior-day.aspxSoftball

LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell softball team dropped a pair of games on Sunday afternoon to Missouri S&T, 2-1 and 4-1. The Cardinals fall to 19-27 on the season and 10-14 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.]]>Six softball players in black uniforms with arms around each otherSun, 26 Apr 2026 18:58:00 CST910808https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-cardinals-take-pair-of-one-run-games-from-drury.aspxhttps://jewellcardinals.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-cardinals-take-pair-of-one-run-games-from-drury.aspxSoftball

LIBERTY, Mo. - On Pink Day, the William Jewell softball team won a pair of one-run contests over Drury University in comeback fashion. The Cardinals took the opener, 3-2 followed by a 2-1 win in the nightcap to defeat the Panthers for the first time since 2018 and improve to 19-25 overall and 10-12 in conference play.]]>Softball player in pitching motion while wearing black uniform and striped pantsSat, 25 Apr 2026 17:45:00 CST910807