Softball News

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.




Bulldog Softball Clean Up With Honors

Harris

Bellevue College softball took home several honors this week as the league announced the post season awards. Earning NFCA All-American this year pitcher Rhaney Harris, shortstop Tatum Dow, and outfielder Tori McDowell. Dow was fifth overall in the NWAC in hitting with a .526 batting average. McDowell was second in the NWAC with 80 RBI's. ...more about Bulldog Softball Clean Up With Honors



Softball Takes Two From Highline

Meg Marino. photo by Rick May

Although the typical offensive firepower numbers weren't as evident by the scores, Bellevue College softball took care of business with two comfortable wins at Highline today, winning 8-2, and 5-1. In the opener, Carissa McDowell tossed a 2-hitter in the circle with 7 strikeouts to pace Bellevue. She also did damage at the plate with ...more about Softball Takes Two From Highline


Softball Sweeps Everett

Marino BC softball action 2019

Bellevue College softball continued their winning ways with an easy 10-2 and 17-8 sweep over visiting Everett yesterday afternoon in North Region league play. Both games ended early due to the run-limit rule. In the opener, Megan Paoli led the Bulldogs with 4 RBI's going 3-for-4 with a triple. In the first inning, the 'dogs ...more about Softball Sweeps Everett