University’s softball team might just be fed up with playing second fiddle.
Since they won the program’s only Class 3A state softball title in 2019, the Bulldogs have been the state runner-up three times in the past five seasons.
But if the first couple weeks of the fall season are any indication, University may be as well equipped as any squad to take home the crown this October.
The Bulldogs do everything at an elite level — hit, pitch, play defense, run the bases, etc., etc.
University’s legion of fans, and interested spectators throughout the state, may learn a lot about the Bulldogs’ championship chances when University faces Eaton — the three-time defending 3A state champion — on the road Oct. 2.
But the Bulldogs won’t need to wait nearly that long to receive a legitimate state tournament-like measuring stick.
University's Sydney Goetzel (22) pitches during the Eaton Reds 3A state final game against the University Bulldogs on day two of the CHSAA softball state tournament at Aurora Sports Park in Aurora Oct. 22, 2022. (Alex McIntyre/Greeley Tribune file photo)University will play host to 4A contender Palmer Ridge at 12:30 p.m. during the second of two games the Bulldogs will play Saturday during their home tournament.
University came into the season ranked second, behind Eaton, in CHSAA’s 3A preseason coaches poll.
The Bears entered the season ranked eighth in 4A.
Both teams came into this week undefeated — the Bulldogs at 8-0 and Palmer Ridge at 6-0.
Something has to given. University fans hope that “something” isn’t the Bulldogs’ surplus of early season momentum.
Here’s a deeper look at what should be a telling early season matchup Saturday:
University infielder/pitcher Jasi Cole throws out a runner while playing Eaton in Greeley in 2023. (Jim Rydbom/Greeley Tribune file photo) Who: University Bulldogs vs. Palmer Ridge Bears What: Nonleague softball during University’s home tournament When: 12:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Twin Rivers Softball Complex, 1501 65th Ave., in Greeley Quick hits: While University was again the 3A state runner-up a season ago, Palmer Ridge is coming off a season in which it went 21-5-1 and advanced to the second round of the 16-team 4A state tournament. … Coming into the week, the Bulldogs had outscored their eight opponents 99-20. The Bears had outscored their six foes 63-31. … Across all classifications in Colorado, MaxPreps ranks Palmer Ridge first, while University is sixth. The Bears are ranked 22nd, nationally, and the Bulldogs are 76th. … These same two teams met in this tournament a year ago with Palmer Ridge walking away with a 6-2 victory. … Through the early stages of this season, senior Natalie Galindo leads the Bulldogs’ offense, hitting .364 with 14 RBI, three home runs and three doubles. Seniors Sydney Goetzel (4-0, 5.25 ERA, 19 strikeouts, 3 walks) and Jasi Cole (2-0, 0.48 ERA, 14 strikeouts, 3 walks) pose a formidable one-two punch for University in the pitchers’ circle. … Senior Corinna Arellano is Palmer Ridge’s top batter, hitting .600 with 11 RBI, four doubles and three home runs. Junior Pam Boyarko is the Bears’ unquestioned go-to pitcher with a 4-0 record, a 3.91 ERA, 21 strikeouts and 16 walks. She’s pitched 34 of 37 innings for Palmer Ridge.Hence then, the article about game of the week university to receive early state tournament caliber test was published today ( ) and is available on GreeleyTribune ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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