Softball falls to league-leading Trine in season finale
Anderson, Mathieu homer for Hornets
The softball team lost a pair of games to league-leading Trine, 25-5 and 4-1 on Wednesday, April 25. Kalamazoo scored five runs on seven hits in the first game. Abby Anderson was 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Anderson and Grace Mathieu each hit home runs in the game. In the second game, Kalamazoo scored one run on three hits. Querubin Dubois was 2-for-2 with a double. Game One - Game Two

Softball drops doubleheader to Saint Mary's
The softball team lost a pair of games to Saint Mary's at Western Michigan University's Ebert Field on Saturday, April 21. Saint Mary's used a five-run second inning to take an 8-0 lead after three innings. Neither team scored over the final two innings as the Belles' closed out the win. Taylor Clements, Emma Patrash, Grace Mathieu and Calee Dieleman each had a hit for Kalamazoo. In the second game, Saint Mary's scored multiple runs in three consecutive innings en route to a 15-0 win. The Hornets had six hits in the game and left seven runners on base. Querubin Dubois led the offensive effort by going 2-for-3. The Hornets are scheduled to conclude the season with a home doubleheader against Trine on Wednesday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m. at Versluis Dickinson Park. Game One - Game Two

Softball falls in extra innings at Adrian
Mathieu homers in game one
The softball team lost the second game of a doubleheader, 3-0, in nine innings at Adrian on Thursday, April 19. The teams were scoreless through eight innings before Adrian scored three runs with two outs in the top of the ninth, including two unearned runs. Kalamazoo's best opportunity to score was in the fourth inning when the Hornets loaded the bases with two outs before a pop up ended the inning. Emma Patrash had two of Kalamazoo's three hits.

Kalamazoo lost the first game of the doubleheader, 9-1, as Adrian scored multiple runs in four of the five innings. Grace Mathieu homered in the third inning for Kalamazoo's only run. The Hornets loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth, but Adrian's relief pitcher came in and struck out the next three batters to end the threat. Abby Anderson, Rayanne Burl and Holly Kramer each had a hit in addition to Mathieu's home run. Kalamazoo returns home to face Saint Mary's in a doubleheader at WMU's Ebert Field on Saturday, April 21 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Softball falls at Calvin
The softball team lost a pair of games at Calvin on Saturday, April 14 with scores of 10-1 and 9-0. Calvin scored five runs in the first inning of game one en route to the 10-1 win. Querubin Dubois, Madeline Sinkovich and Taylor Clements each had a hit for the Hornets. Neither team scored in the first two innings of the second game, but Calvin scored in each of the final four innings before taking the 9-0 win. Dubois and Rayanne Burl each had a hit for Kalamazoo. The Hornets return to action with a doubleheader at Adrian on Thursday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Softball drops doubleheader to Finlandia
The softball team lost a pair of non-conference games to Finlandia at home on Friday, April 13. After falling behind 1-0 in the first game, Kalamazoo used a four-run third inning to take a 4-1 lead. Finlandia responded with five runs in the top of the fourth and added another run in the sixth to take the 7-4 win. Kalamazoo had eight hits in the game, led by Abby Anderson and Taylor Clements with two apiece. Anderson had a double with two RBIs. In the second game, Finlandia took advantage of a six-run first inning before adding three runs in the fourth to take the 9-0 win. Querubin Dubois, Rayanne Burl and Becca Romero each had a hit in the second game. The Hornets return to action on Saturday with a doubleheader at Calvin at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Softball wins at league-leading Albion
Anderson, Kramer, Patrash each have three hits
The softball team won the second game of a doubleheader, 10-6, at league-leading Albion on Wednesday, April 11. The Hornets fell behind 2-0 in the first inning, but tied the score with a pair of runs in the second. Kalamazoo took a 10-2 lead with four runs in each of the third and fourth innings. Albion combined for four more runs in the fifth and sixth, but Kalamazoo held on for the 10-6 win. Taylor Clements picked up her second win of the season on the mound in the complete game win. The Hornets matched a season-high with 14 hits in the game. Abby Anderson, Holly Kramer and Emma Patrash each had three hits while Rayanne Burl had a pair of hits. Patrash had two doubles while Anderson, Kramer and Madeline Sinkovich each had a double.

Kalamazoo dropped the first game, 5-3, behind a four-run first inning for Albion. Kalamazoo battled back to make it 4-3 after five innings, but the Britons added an insurance run in the sixth and held on for the win. Querubin Dubois had two of Kalamazoo's six hits. Abby Anderson homered and drove in a pair of runs. Kalamazoo returns home to face Finlandia in non-conference play on Friday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Versluis Dickinson Park in Kalamazoo. Game One - Game Two

Lead slips away in softball loss to Hope
The softball team had a 5-2 lead over Hope after three innings on Saturday, but the Flying Dutch scored in each of the final four innings to take a 12-5 win in game one at WMU's Ebert Field. Abby Anderson led the Hornets offensively going 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Querubin Dubois had a triple. In the second game, Hope led 2-1 after two innings before adding three runs in the third and another run in each of the fifth and sixth innings to take the 7-1 win. Six different players had a hit for Kalamazoo. Lyndsay Nuyen and Holly Kramer each had a double. The Hornets return to action with a doubleheader at Albion on Wednesday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Softball drops doubleheader to Olivet
The softball team lost both games of a doubleheader to Olivet on Thursday, April 5 in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo was down 7-0 in the fourth inning of the first game before Olivet added 12 runs in the fifth to take the 19-0 win. Madeline Sinkovich, Querubin Dubois and Lyndsay Nuyen each had a hit for Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo scored first in the second game, but Olivet used a six-run bottom of the first and a 10-run third inning to take a 17-1 lead. The Comets added a run in the fourth before Kalamazoo put up four runs in the fifth to make the final, 18-5. Kalamazoo had 10 hits in the game, led by Madeline Sinkovich's 3-for-3 effort with a double. Rayanne Burl and Abby Anderson each had two hits while Burl finished with two RBIs. Kalamazoo returns to action with a doubleheader against Hope on Saturday at 1 p.m. at WMU's Ebert Field. Game One - Game Two

Softball loses close games at Concordia
The softball team lost a pair of competitive games at Concordia on Monday, April 2. The first game was tied 2-2 after four innings, but Concordia pulled ahead with a run in the fifth and another in the sixth. The Hornets had two runners on in the sixth, but were unable to push a run across in the 4-2 loss. Kalamazoo had four hits in the game. Madeline Sinkovich had a double. Querubin Dubois and Emma Patrash each drove in a run.

In the second game, Kalamazoo trailed 1-0 after two innings before Concordia scored three runs in the third to take a 4-0 lead. Kalamazoo made it 4-1 in the fifth, but Concordia added a pair of runs in the sixth to take the 6-1 win. Kalamazoo had six hits in the game led by Holly Kramer and Taylor Clements with two apiece. Clements had a double while Dubois drove in the Hornets only run. Kalamazoo returns to action with a home doubleheader against Olivet on Thursday, April 5 at Versluis Dickinson Park in Kalamazoo. Game One - Game Two

Softball loses non-conference games to North Park
Mattison, Patrash homer for Kalamazoo
The softball team lost to North Park 11-1 and 10-6 in non-conference action on Saturday, March 31. North Park scored five runs in the second while adding three runs in the fourth and fifth innings of game one. Kalamazoo had four hits in the game, including a home run by Katie Mattison. In the second game, Kalamazoo led 5-3 after three innings before North Park tied it up at 5-5 in the top of the fourth. Kalamazoo pulled ahead 6-5 in the bottom of the fifth, but North Park used a four-run sixth inning to regain the lead while adding another run in the seventh to hold on for the win. Kalamazoo had 11 hits in the game. Madeline Sinkovich was 4-for-4 to lead the way. Querubin Dubois had two hits while Emma Patrash had two hits including a home run and two runs scored. Kalamazoo is scheduled to play next at Concordia on Monday, April 2 at 3:30 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Softball at Concordia postponed
The softball doubleheader scheduled for Friday, March 30 at Concordia has been postponed due to weather. The games have been rescheduled for Monday, April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Concordia.

Softball loses conference opener to Alma
The softball team lost its conference opening doubleheader to Alma on Wednesday, March 28. Kalamazoo trailed 4-0 after four innings in the opener before Alma added three runs in the fifth and one in the sixth for the 8-0 win. Madeline Sinkovich, Rayanne Burl and Holly Kramer each had a hit in the game. In the second game, Alma scored nine runs in the first and seven in the second en route to a 20-1 win. Querubin Dubois, Emma Patrash and Lyndsay Nuyen each had a hit in the game. Kalamazoo returns to action on Friday with a non-conference doubleheader at Concordia. Game One - Game Two

Softball defeats St. Catherine University
The softball team picked up its first win of the season, 17-10, over St. Catherine University in Clermont, Fla. on Wednesday, March 21. Madeline Sinkovich homered twice while Querubin Dubois and Holly Kramer each had a double. In the second game of the day, Kalamazoo was defeated 11-1 by William Paterson. Dubois had a single for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns home and opens league play with Alma on Wednesday, March 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Versluis Dickinson Field One.

Softball battles in close games on Tuesday in Florida
The softball team lost a pair of games on Tuesday, March 20 in Clermont, Fla. In the opener against New Paltz State, Kalamazoo led 3-2 in the fourth inning but New Paltz State tied it at 3-3 in the fourth and took the lead for good in the fifth to finish with the 9-4 win. Abby Anderson had a double as one of Kalamazoo's five hits.

In the second game against Ramapo, Kalamazoo led 1-0 in the top of the first but trailed 2-1 after the third inning. Kalamazoo tied it up at 2-2 in the top of the fourth, but Ramapo scored six runs in the bottom half and added a run in the fifth and sixth to take the 10-2 win. Kalamazoo had seven hits in the game led by Madeline Sinkovich and Rayanne Burl with two apiece. Emma Patrash and Holly Kramer each drove in a run. Kalamazoo wraps up the spring trip on Wednesday with games against St. Catherine and William Paterson. New Paltz Box - Ramapo Box

Softball defeated by Union, Allegheny
The softball team lost 8-0 to Union College on Sunday, March 18 in Clermont, Fla. Union scored three runs in the second and was held scoreless until the fifth when the Dutchwomen scored five more runs to complete the win. Abby Anderson had the only hit for Kalamazoo.

In the second game, Kalamazoo fell 7-1 to Allegheny. The Hornets had runners in scoring position in four of the first five innings, but weren't able to push a run across until the sixth inning. Kalamazoo had six hits in the game, led by Abby Anderson's two doubles. Madeline Sinkovich also had a double. The Hornets are off until Tuesday when they play New Paltz State and Ramapo. Union Box Score - Allegheny Box Score

Softball falls to Babson, Taylor on first day in Florida
The softball team lost its season opener 8-0 to Babson College in Clermont, Fla. on Saturday, March 17. Babson scored two runs in the first and six in the third while holding Kalamazoo without a run or a hit.

Kalamazoo lost 10-0 to Taylor (Ind.) Saturday evening. The Trojans scored two in the first and four in the third before adding another run in the fourth and three more in the fifth. The Hornets loaded the bases in the third inning, but were unable to push across a run. Rayanne Burl and Donna Aguilar each had a hit for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns to action Sunday morning against Union and Allegheny. Babson Box Score - Taylor Box Score

2012 Home Softball Games to be played at Versluis Dickinson Park and WMU's Ebert Field
With construction and renovation of the Kalamazoo College atheltic fields well underway, the Hornet softball team will play its home games off-site this spring while the new stadium is completed.

Versluis Dickinson Park (Field 1) and Western Michigan University's Ebert Field will serve as home fields for Kalamazoo College during the 2012 season. Five of the seven home doubleheaders will take place at Versluis Dickinson while the home doubleheaders against Hope and Saint Mary's will be played at WMU's Ebert Field. Please see the schedule for dates and times.

Versluis Dickinson Park is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Kalamazoo College and is about a five to seven minute drive from campus. Map/Directions

Western Michigan University's Ebert Field (Info) is located approximately one mile west of Kalamazoo College and is about a five minute drive from campus. Map/Directions

The Hornets will return to a brand new stadium on campus next spring. The softball field will feature natural turf with a complete drainage system, new dugouts, bleachers, press box and scoreboard. The entire athletic complex will also feature a new fieldhouse for locker rooms and athletic training facilities along with a new stadium services building that includes new restrooms and a concesion stand.

Ritch Harrison named head softball coach
Richard (Ritch) Harrison was hired as Kalamazoo College’s head softball coach on September 8, 2011.

Harrison comes to Kalamazoo College from Plainwell High School where he coached the past 10 seasons. He was a varsity assistant coach for five years (2001-06) as well as the junior varsity coach in 2004 and 2005. Harrison took over the varsity head coach position in 2007 and built a program that won Greater Kalamazoo Softball Tournament Silver Division championships in 2007 and 2009.

Prior to his time coaching at Plainwell High School, Harrison played an important role in Kalamazoo-area little league and community recreation programs, including two years as president of his local little league. He has been involved with the Plainwell Community Recreation softball and basketball programs since 1996, and has achieved master elite certification through the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Coaches Advancement Program.

In addition to coaching softball, Harrison continues to run a business he started in 2001, Accupack Industrial, an industrial distributor company operating out of Plainwell. More>>