Weber State University Athletics

GAME NOTES: Wildcats take on Toreros in first home series of the season
3/20/2025 5:00:00 PM | Softball
Schedule
March 21
vs. San Diego
Wildcat Softball Field | 1 & 3 p.m. | ESPN+
March 22
vs. San Diego
Wildcat Softball Field | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Information on live streaming and stats can be found at WeberStateSports.
Know the Foe
San Diego (14-17)
Series: 5-7
In Ogden: 0-0
Neutral: 2-2
Last meeting: San Diego W, 8-4
Streak: San Diego one win
This Season
Riley Whalen and freshman Sadie Kirk lead the Wildcat team. Whalen averages .391 and has totaled 34 hits and 17 runs for the squad. Kirk is averaging .380 with 27 hits, 20 runs and 20 RBI. She has also totaled five home runs this season. Cali McCraw is 3-3 on the season with an ERA of 5.40.
Wildcat Returners
Abby Grundy returns for another season with the Wildcats. Grundy was a part of the 2022 Big Sky Conference regular season and tournament championship team. She earned All-Big Sky Second Team - Third Base honors in 2024 and was named to the 2024 NFCA NCAA D1 All-Region Third Base Second Team (West Region).
Taegan Smith recorded 43 hits and 24 runs last season. She had a .289 batting average and a .922 fielding percentage with 74 put outs. She ended the season with the second most RBI of 26 and received Big Sky Honorable Mention - Shortstop.
Kiaira Smith led the team during the 2024 season in home runs with six. She totaled 44 hits and 17 runs for a .308 batting percentage. She earned 2024 All-Big Sky Honorable Mention - Non-Pitcher/UTL honors.
Fresh Faces
Seven players make up the freshman class: Sadie Kirk from Litchfield, AZ; Jordan McMahon from Phoenix, AZ; Jordan Hart from Surprise, AZ; Raina Navarro from Phoenix, AZ; RJ Parra from Prescott, AZ and Apollonia Maldonado from Antioch, CA.
Follow the Wildcats on Instagram and X @wsusoftball. All Big Sky and home games will be streamed on ESPN+. Live stats can be found at WeberStateSports.com.
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March 21
vs. San Diego
Wildcat Softball Field | 1 & 3 p.m. | ESPN+
March 22
vs. San Diego
Wildcat Softball Field | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Information on live streaming and stats can be found at WeberStateSports.
Know the Foe
San Diego (14-17)
Series: 5-7
In Ogden: 0-0
Neutral: 2-2
Last meeting: San Diego W, 8-4
Streak: San Diego one win
This Season
Riley Whalen and freshman Sadie Kirk lead the Wildcat team. Whalen averages .391 and has totaled 34 hits and 17 runs for the squad. Kirk is averaging .380 with 27 hits, 20 runs and 20 RBI. She has also totaled five home runs this season. Cali McCraw is 3-3 on the season with an ERA of 5.40.
Wildcat Returners
Abby Grundy returns for another season with the Wildcats. Grundy was a part of the 2022 Big Sky Conference regular season and tournament championship team. She earned All-Big Sky Second Team - Third Base honors in 2024 and was named to the 2024 NFCA NCAA D1 All-Region Third Base Second Team (West Region).
Taegan Smith recorded 43 hits and 24 runs last season. She had a .289 batting average and a .922 fielding percentage with 74 put outs. She ended the season with the second most RBI of 26 and received Big Sky Honorable Mention - Shortstop.
Kiaira Smith led the team during the 2024 season in home runs with six. She totaled 44 hits and 17 runs for a .308 batting percentage. She earned 2024 All-Big Sky Honorable Mention - Non-Pitcher/UTL honors.
Fresh Faces
Seven players make up the freshman class: Sadie Kirk from Litchfield, AZ; Jordan McMahon from Phoenix, AZ; Jordan Hart from Surprise, AZ; Raina Navarro from Phoenix, AZ; RJ Parra from Prescott, AZ and Apollonia Maldonado from Antioch, CA.
Follow the Wildcats on Instagram and X @wsusoftball. All Big Sky and home games will be streamed on ESPN+. Live stats can be found at WeberStateSports.com.
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