Softball News


Bellevue College Sophomore Signings

Carissa McDowell and Doc Archer, BC athletes

Bellevue College is pleased to announce the signings of 2019-20 Bulldog sophomores to play at the next level. Several other sophomores are still considering offers for next season. Their status will be updated in the coming weeks.



Softball Sweeps Pierce

Macey Sykes

Bellevue College softball opened up league play with a convincing sweep over visiting Pierce, 12-4 and 7-1. The Bulldog bats were consistently hot all day, pounding out 22 hits collectively. In the opener, the 'dogs wasted no time jumping up 4-0 in the first as sophomore Megan Paoli had a 2-RBI single to drive in ...more about Softball Sweeps Pierce


Softball Inter-Regional Tournament Canceled

Softball Inter-Regional Tournament - Canceled

In consultation with the RAC and the NWAC Softball Committee Chair Cassie Belmodis, the NWAC Softball Tournament for this weekend (March 6-8) has been cancelled. The City of Lacey has cancelled major crowd activities in their county.


Softball Splits Doubleheader With SW Oregon

BC softball

Bellevue College softball continued their pre-season play this weekend with a doubleheader split with visiting SW Oregon. The Bulldogs won the opener 6-4 before falling in a wild 15-13 game in the nightcap. Originally scheduled as a four-team round-robin, a late cancellation turned the event into a traditional doubleheader. In game one, the 'dogs held ...more about Softball Splits Doubleheader With SW Oregon


Former Bellevue skipper Leah Francis joins staff of Western Washington softball

Leah Francis

Western Washington University head softball coach Sheryl Gilmore has announced the addition of Leah Francis as an assistant coach for the 2020 season. Francis joins the Vikings after 15 seasons as the head softball coach at Bellevue College where she had a 542-152 record for a. 781 winning percentage.


Softball Goes 1-3 On Opening Weekend

McDowell in Bellevue vs. SWOCC

Bellevue College softball under the new reigns of Head Coach Parris Mamon, went 1-3 but played competitively against two of the toughest teams in the NWAC in Lower Columbia and Clackamas on season-opening weekend at Bellevue College. On Saturday, the Bulldogs lost 10-1 to Lower Columbia in their season opener before falling 19-6 against Clackamas. ...more about Softball Goes 1-3 On Opening Weekend


Francis legacy transcends wins and losses

BC softball coach Leah Francis

Despite more than 500 victories and 15 seasons of unparalleled success on the softball diamond, Leah Francis looks back on her coaching career and sees friends, lifelong relationships and the personal growth of her players.