Softball

• March 31, 2020

In accordance with Christendom College’s announcement to extend online-only instruction through the rest of the semester and close all residence halls, all Christendom athletic events and activities are cancelled for the spring semester.

• June 05, 2019

Christendom College earned the USCAA’s 2019 President’s Cup for Academics this past weekend, as announced by the collegiate sports organization. The award, which is given to the school with the most Academic All-Americans and whose athletes have the best GPA, is Christendom’s first and a testament to the college’s strength in balancing sports success with academic excellence.

• April 27, 2019

From Christendom’s volleyball team reaching its first National Championship to the rugby team earning trips to two separate National Championships, the 2018-19 academic year was full of defining moments for Christendom Athletics. At the center of these moments were 37 senior student-athletes who earned numerous honors during their four years, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship and perseverance that the college will remember for years to come.

• Baseball
• April 03, 2019

After a scorching week that saw Christendom’s baseball team go 5-0 and softball team go 5-1, the college’s best players have burst to the top of the stat rankings for the USCAA. Leading in RBI totals, home runs, and more, Christendom’s baseball and softball players are heating up just in time for the second half of the season.

• Baseball
• March 05, 2019

The first innings of Christendom baseball and softball in 2019 are set to begin next week, with the Crusaders and Lady Crusaders beginning their respective seasons. The Crusaders will open their season at home vs. Penn State York on Tuesday, March 12, while the Lady Crusaders will begin on the road against Trinity University on Friday, March 15.

• Baseball
• January 15, 2019

Ladies and Gentlemen, the schedules for the Crusaders Baseball team and the Lady Crusaders Softball team have been released! We can't wait to see you out there!

• Softball
• May 31, 2018

The USCAA named two Christendom students to their All-American softball team this past week, making Christendom one of only a handful of schools to have more than one student selected this year.

• May 03, 2018

On May 2nd, the athletics department held its annual end-of-year sports banquet.  At the banquet, the athletics department honored our graduating seniors with personal plaques commemorating their years of participation in Christendom varsity sports, as well as honoring Sophomore Ian Heisler with his USCAA Player of the Week Award for his no-hitter thrown on March 3rd.

• Softball
• April 22, 2018

In the first game of the double-header, Christendom fell to Washington Adventist on Sunday 17-4. The Crusader offense struggled against Washington Adventist’s pitcher, Aliyah Stone, who only gave up 5 hits.

• Softball
• April 20, 2018

The Lady Crusaders defeated Northern Virginia Community College 27-4 in 5 innings on Friday afternoon. Christendom’s offense was hot and put together 21 hits in their 35 total at bats. Sophie Adams was 5-5 including 2 doubles, a triple, and a grand slam;

• April 22, 2018

Calling all Christendom Crusaders! T-minus 2 days to Giving Day! We hope you can join us for one of the social events in Front Royal, Manassas, Dallas or Denver on the 24th of April. Our first challenge has been announced: Once we receive 200 monthly gifts a group of generous alumni will give $75K to The Carroll Fund! Wow, $75K just for 200 of you giving a monthly gift no matter the amount. This is absolutely attainable with your help, especially considering the fact that alumni couples that give count as two gifts. We can do this!

• Softball
• April 19, 2018

The Lady Crusaders defeated Trinity 21-0 in 5 innings on Thursday. The Crusader offense was led by Margaret Speer and Rosemarie Olszewski

• Softball
• April 14, 2018

On a beautiful Spring day, the Lady Crusaders beat Valley Forge on Saturday 8-6. The Lady Crusaders strung together multiple hits and scored 6 runs in the first inning to take a commanding lead.

• Softball
• March 20, 2018

The Lady Crusaders lost to Penn State Schuylkill on Sunday 16-3. Penn State's Danielle Lilly had 4 RBIs and their pitcher, Cara Brennan, allowed only 4 hits to the 24 batters she faced. Christendom's Becca Byrne pitched 4 innings, giving up 21 hits and 13 earned runs.

• Softball
• March 17, 2018

The Lady Crusaders got their first win of the season on Saturday at Valley Forge. They rallied in the top of the 2 nd inning to score 20 runs. Annemarie Speer led the Crusaders with 4 RBIs followed by Becca Byrne and Sophie Gordon who each had 3. Becca Byrne got the win, pitching 5 innings, allowing 7 hits and 6 earned runs.

• Softball
• March 15, 2018

The Lady Crusaders traveled to Washington Adventist University on Thursday. They fell to the Shock 7-1 in the first game of their double header. Annemarie Speer batted in the one Crusader run of the game. WAU's Courtney Jenkins led the Shock’s offense with 5 RBIs

• Softball
• March 13, 2018

On a very cold and windy afternoon, the Lady Crusaders took on Cairn University in a double header. The Sophomores stole the show with Margaret Speer, Sofia Skuba, and Rebecca Byrne all having two hits a piece. Byrne also battled the wind and cold and pitched the entire game.

• Softball
• March 22, 2017

After build-up of much anticipation due to multiple snow or rained-out games, the Lady Crusaders softball team took the field for their first game this past Wednesday. Under new Coach Bob McClary, the team began this season well, with a 14-11 run victory against Notre Dame of Maryland. The girls played a clean first game, making only 2 errors. Among the highlights were a diving catch behind 2nd base made by senior shortstop Bridget Handy to end the top of the second inning, as well as clutch hits by sophomores Nicole Feldman and Maggie Adams and consistent pitching by Senior Mary Solitario

• March 19, 2017

For athletes, there is no greater rush than playing a game well. It makes the early morning practices, the hill sprints, and the sore muscles all have a purpose. There is something about playing on a team that really brings out the best in people. When you look at the scoreboard and know?whatever the end result is?that you have played your hardest, it all makes sense. This is everything you have worked for?it?s the reason you pushed through all those tough practices.

• Baseball
• March 14, 2017

America’s pastime returns to Christendom next week, with opening day double-headers scheduled for baseball and softball. The Lady Crusaders will hit the field first on Tuesday, taking on Trinity University, while the Crusaders will make their long-awaited return to the diamond on Friday against Central Penn. Both sets of games will be held at Front Royal’s Bing Crosby Stadium.

• Softball
• April 25, 2016

Once again another softball season has come and gone. Unfortunately for the Lady Crusaders, this season was cut short due to multiple rainouts. Despite this misfortune, the girls had a great season.

• Softball
• April 18, 2016

The Lady Crusaders closed out their season with a tough loss this last Monday, when the team traveled to the beautiful campus of Messiah College in Pennsylvania. It was a sunny, warm, and clear—the perfect weather for playing softball.

• Softball
• April 11, 2016

The second game of the night went just as well for the Lady Crusaders. Annie Adams took the mound and pitched a tight game, striking out 5 batters and walking only one.

• Softball
• April 11, 2016

The women’s softball team traveled to Maryland on Monday in order to take on Trinity for a second time this season. The entire team brought their A-game.

• Softball
• April 02, 2016

In Game 2 of the double-header against Valley Forge on Saturday, the Lady Crusaders came out strong, led by Senior pitcher Annie Adams. The bats were on fire for Christendom, with 10 singles and several RBI sacrifice flies

• Softball
• April 02, 2016

The Lady Crusaders took the field on Saturday expecting tough competition from Valley Forge, and that was exactly what they were faced with.

• Softball
• March 23, 2016

Playing under the lights before a large, cheering Christendom crowd, the Lady Crusaders picked up right where they left off in the first game. In game two of the night, the Crusaders again took the W, with the final score 21-3

• Softball
• March 17, 2016

In the second game of the double header vs College of the South-Sewanee, the Lady Crusaders continued their solid momentum from the last several innings of Game 1, getting a couple of walks and timely hits which lead to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. They played solid defense and scored again in the second inning to go up 4-0.

• Softball
• March 17, 2016

The Lady Crusader’s Softball team got off to a bit of a rocky start this season; they ended their first game against College of the South-Sewanee with a final score of 13-5. Yet this game was not without its victories for the Crusaders.

• Softball
• March 16, 2016

In the second year with the reborn Christendom College Softball program, the Lady Crusaders offer a promising season.

• Softball
• April 13, 2015

Competing against a formidable opponent, the Christendom Crusaders won the first game of their double header against the University of Valley Forge Patriots this Saturday.

• Softball
• March 19, 2015

In their first game back from an eight year sabbatical, the Lady Crusaders were swept by the Notre Dame Gators in a double header Wednesday afternoon.