Zimny Named All-Conference

5/1/09 - Crimson Wave senior softball player Stephanie Zimny has been named to the CCAC All-Conference team for the 2009 season. Zimny batted a .359 on the season with a .515 slugging percentage, 37 hits and 29 RBI's.

Zimny Named CCAC Player of the Week

4/30/09 - Crimson Wave softball senior Stephanie Zimny used her speed - 10 stolen bases in 11 attempts - to score 10 runs, while driving in another six with her bat. She batted .500 for the week (13-of-26) with a trio of 3-for-5 games.

One of those games came in a 6-1 victory over Trinity Christian College on April 23, where Zimny also threw a two-hitter and struck out eight batters against only one walk. Offensively, Zimny notched her first home run of the season, scored a pair of runs and stole two bases.

Ladies Say Goodbye to Seniors

4/24/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team said goodbye to eight seniors tonight as the ladies lost both games of a conference doubleheader to Cardinal Stritch University.

In game one the ladies were defeated 6-2. The ladies were led by senior Ashley Lake who was 2-2 at the plate.

In game two the ladies were defeated 16-1.

The Crimson Wave's eight seniors are Jessica Chamberlain, Ashley Dau, Penny Bensinger, Ashley Lake, Brittany Dickerson, Angie Malinowski, Aubrey Wiersema, and Stephanie Zimny.

The ladies will play their last regular season games on Sunday April 26th against Purdue University North Central at 10:00 am at Portage High School.

Ladies Sweep Trolls

4/23/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team swept the Trinity Christian Trolls tonight in a conference doubleheader.

In game one the Crimson Wave won 6-1. The ladies were led by Stephanie Zimny who was 4-5 from the plate with two runs scored three singles and a home run. Zimny was also the winning pitcher.

In game two the ladies won 8-1. Corey Cappello was the winning pitcher for the Crimson Wave, while Penny Bensinger was 2-3 with a double and two RBI's and Brittany Dickerson was 2-4 with a double.

The Crimson Wave (13-37) will host conference opponent Cardinal Stritch University Friday April 24th at 3:00 pm.

Ladies Split with Judson

4/22/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team split a conference doubleheader today against Judson University.

In game one the ladies defeated Judson 3-2. MeiLani Quintanilla led the ladies going 2-2 at the plate. Stephanie Zimny got the win on the mound with four strike outs.

In game two the ladies were defeated 18-14 after a back and fourth battle through the seventh inning. Judson took an early 6-1 lead in the first inning. Judson would increase the lead to 8-4 in the third. The Crimson Wave would cut the lead to two 8-6 in teh fifth. The sixth inning would bring a combined 12 runs (5 for Judson and 7 for the Crimson Wave) tieing it up at 13 a piece. Going into the seventh innning the Crimson could not hold on a gave the game to Judson 18-14.

The ladies were led by Zimny going 3-5 at the plate, who also took the loss on the mound. Angie Malinowski was 2-4.

The Crimson Wave (11-37) will travel to Trinity Christian College tommorow April 23rd for a 3:00 pm conference match up.

Softball Game Postponed

4/21/09 - The Crimson Wave softball game to be played today, April 21st at Purdue North Central University has been rescheduled for Sunday April 26th at 11:00 am.

Softball Game Rescheduled

4/20/09 - The Crimson Wave softball game to be played today, April 20th at home against Judson University has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 22nd at 4:00 pm.

Ladies Split Day One

4/18/09 – The Crimson Wave softball team split today at the University of Illinois-Springfield Tournament.

In the Crimson Wave’s first game of the day, the ladies took on McKendree College.  The ladies were defeated 6-1.  Stephanie Zimny took the loss on the mound.  Brittany Dickerson was 2-3 at the plate with a RBI.

In game two the ladies took on Hannibal-LaGrange College.  The ladies won 4-1.  Ashley Dau was 2-3 with a RBI and also took the win on the mound.

Ladies Take Tough Loss

4/16/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team was defeated in both games of a double header today against St. Joseph’s College.

In game one the ladies were defeated 14-0 and in game two the ladies were defeated 8-0.

The Crimson Wave (8-34) will host St. Mary of the Woods College Friday April 17 at 3:00 pm.

Ladies Defeated by Tigers

4/15/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team was defeated in both games of a conference doubleheader today against Olivet Nazarene University.

In game one the Crimson Wave was defeated 7-1.  Stephanie Zimny was 2-3 at the plate.  Ashley Dau took the loss on the mound for the ladies.

In game two the ladies were defeated 2-0.  Brittany Dickerson was 1-2 at the plate while Ashley Lake was 1-3 and Zimny was 1-4.  Zimny also took the loss on the mound.   

The Crimson Wave (8-32) will host St. Joseph’s College Thursday April 16 in a 3:00 pm match up. 

Ladies Split with Fighting Saints

4/8/09 – The Crimson Wave softball team split a conference double header today against the University of St. Francis Fight Saints.

In game one the ladies were defeated 3-0.  Stephanie Zimny was 2-3 at the plate with one triple.  Ashley Dau took the loss on the mound for the Crimson Wave with five strikeouts. 

In game two the Crimson Wave took an early 1-0 lead in the third inning.  After Fighting Saints runs in both the fourth and fifth innings the Crimson Wave answered back with three runs in the sixth to win the game 4-2.  Zimny would again go 2-3 at the plate also taking the win on the mound. 

The Crimson Wave (8-30) will travel to Trinity Christian College Monday April 13 for a 3:00 pm conference double header. 

Softball Game Cancelled

4/5/09 - The Crimson Wave softball game scheduled for today, April 5, against Marian College has been cancelled due to the weather.

Softball Game Cancelled

4/2/09 - The Crimson Wave softball game scheduled for today, April 2, against Huntington University has been cancelled due to the weather.

Ladies Sweep Trojans

4/1/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team swept the Trinity International Trojans today in a conference doubleheader.

In game one the ladies came out strong and scored 10 runs in the first inning with triples from Angie Malinowski, Penny Bensinger and Stephanie Zimny. After a small run by the Trojans in the second inning the Crimson Wave never looked backed scoring four runs in the third inning and two runs in the fourth inning taking the win 16-6 in five innings. Ashley Lake along with Malinowski and Zimny were all 3-3 from the plate. Malinowski and Zimny also scored three runs each. Ashley Dau took the win on the mound for the Crimson Wave with three strikeouts.

In game two the ladies picked up right where they left off scoring four runs in the first inning with hits by Jessica Chamberlain, Meghan Jagielski, Lake and Zimny. The second inning brought the Crimson Wave three more runs while the fourth inning brought two giving the ladies the win 9-1. Lake was 3-3 at the plate while Zimny and Jagielski were 2-2. Zimny pitched the win with 11 strikeouts.

The Crimson Wave (7-29) will host Huntington University tomorrow, April 2nd, in a 3:00 pm doubleheader.

Softball Game Cancelled Due to Weather

3/31/09- The Crimson Wave softball game scheduled for today March 31st at 3:00 pm against the University of St. Francis has been cancelled due to the weather. Please check back for a make up date.

Crimson Wave Make Come Back to Defeat Davenport

3/28/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team made a seventh inning come back today to defeat Davenport University 7-6.

After taking an early lead in the third inning, 2-1, Davenport made a comeback and took the lead in the sixth inning 6-2. The game wasn't over for the Crimson Wave, making a seventh inning comeback. Ashley Lake led off the inning for the Crimson Wave with a single to right center field. After a single by Stephanie Zimny and four straight walks the ladies were trailing by only two runs. Angie Malinowski ended the game with a single to left center field to drive in the winning run.

Jessica Chamberlain was 2-3 with two singles, while Aubrey Wiersema was 2-4 at the plate with a double and a triple. Ashley Dau took the win on the mound for the ladies.

The Crimson Wave (5-29) will host the University of St. Francis on Tuesday March 31st in a 3:00 pm doubleheader.

Game Against Trinity International University Rescheduled

3/24/09 - The Crimson Wave softball game against conference opponent Trinity International University originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 1st at 3:00 pm. The game has been rescheduled due to weather and field conditions.

Ladies Face Tough Competition at Dennis Gault Invitational

3/22/09 -The Crimson Wave softball team traveled to the Dennis Gault Invitational this weekend.   The ladies played five games throughout the two day tournament against teams including Avila College and the University of St. Mary’s.
   
In the ladies first game on Saturday the Crimson Wave took on the University of St. Mary’s (KS).  The ladies were defeated 9-1.  Ashley Dau took the loss for the ladies.  Ashley Lake went 2-2 with a triple and a RBI.  Penny Bensinger went 1-2 with a single and one run scored. 

Game two brought the ladies up against McKendree College where the ladies were defeated 3-0. Stephanie Zimny was 2-2 with a single and a triple.  Corey Cappello took the loss on the mound for Crimson Wave. 

In game three the ladies faced Avila College.  After a close battle the ladies fell to Avila 2-1.  Zimny pitched the loss for the Crimson Wave while going 2-4 at the plate with a double and a run scored.  Cappello was 2-3 with a double. 

On Sunday the ladies started the day with a matchup against Rogers State University.  The ladies were defeated 6-1 with Zimny on the mound.  Jessica Chamberlain was 2-2 with two singles.  Cappello was 2-3 with two singles. 

The ladies finished the tournament with a matchup against Graceland University.  The ladies were defeated 18-1.

The Crimson Wave (4-27) will host CCAC conference opponent Trinity International University on Tuesday March 24 in a 3:00 pm double header. 

Softball Falls Short at Robert Morris

3/19/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team fell short today in their first conference contest of the season at Robert Morris College. In game one the ladies fell to the Eagles 3-1 in 9 innings. Penny Bensinger and Ashley Dau each had a single for the ladies while Stephanie Zimny and Angie Malinowski each had a stolen base. Zimny also scored the ladies only run.

In game two the ladies were defeated 8-4. Brittany Dickerson and Ashley Dau had a double each while Zimny and Malinowski each got a stolen base.

The ladies are now 4-22 overall and 0-2 in conference.

Softball Game Moved to Robert Morris

3/19/09 - The Crimson Wave softball game for March 19th has been moved to Robert Morris College.

Ladies Take Losses at Evangel Early Bird Tournament

2/27/09 - The Crimson Wave softball team was defeated in their season opener today in game one by Missouri Valley College 14-5. Penny Bensinger hit her first home run of the season while Maynesha Villagomez went 1-2 with a double.

In game two the Crimson Wave took a loss to William Woods University 10-2. Bensinger went 1-1 with a single.

In game three the Crimson Wave took on host Evangel University where the Crimson Wave were defeated 16-3. Bensinger went 2-3 with two singles, while Ashley Lake went 1-2 for at the plate with a single.

The Crimson Wave softball games for day two of the Evangel University Early Bird Tournament have been canceled due to inclement weather conditions.

Taking Another Step...

CCSJ Softball returns to the field for the 2009 season looking to improve on 2008’s record-setting season.  The 2009 squad will be led by first year coach Tom Fickett.  Hard work and fixing the little things will be the basis to having a winning season this year. “This will be a very interesting first year at CCSJ and with the CCAC, and it is extremely helpful to have such a senior-laden team to help with leadership and being role models for the younger players on how to be a committed student-athlete.” Said coach Tom Fickett

Returning for the Crimson Wave are CCAC Honorable Mention player, and leader in team batting average, Aubrey Wiersema, along with stat leaders Penny Bensinger (RBI), Angela Malinowski (Stolen Bases) and nationally ranked pitcher Stephanie Zimny (19th in batters struck out, 49th in opposing batting average and 50th in hits allowed).  Also returning for the Crimson Wave is two-time Player of the Week Pitcher Ashley Dau who pitched the Wave’s only no-hitter.

For 2009, the ladies look to fulfill their goals of improving in every statistical category, strong representation on the All-Conference team, and qualifying for the CCAC Tournament.  Most of all, the ladies want to take the time to play hard, play well and enjoy each other as teammates with eight players finishing their Crimson Wave careers in 2009.

The philosophy of the program is broken into three parts:  Maximum Effort, Commitment to Excellence and Teach ability.  When we give of ourselves the most we can while having the dedication to be the absolute best we can be, not just some times, but all times, combined with the willingness to learn new ways and ideas, we are able to call ourselves Champions.  Combined with the NAIA’s Champions of Character program, our student-athletes will be prepared to be leaders on the field, in the classroom, and later, out in the professional world.

The 2009 schedule features many nationally recognized and ranked programs, including 2008 national qualifiers Bethel College (IN), Columbia College (MO), Dickinson State University, 2008 CCAC Champion Olivet Nazarene, and the 2008 National Champion Lubbock Christian University.  In the CCAC, every game is important, especially when there are three teams receiving votes for 2009 Pre-Season national rankings: Olivet Nazarene University (ranked 9th), St Xavier University (received votes) and University of St Francis (received votes).

At the end of the season, we hope to be ranked in the top six of the conference and make our first appearance in the CCAC Conference Tournament.  This year, the tournament winner goes to the National Championship Tournament in Decatur, AL, and it would be a dream come true to prolong the season until the end of May! “I’m not saying we will be number one, but other teams better get their reps in before we play or we will surprise them.” Said coach Tom Fickett