Weber State University Athletics
Friday, March 6
Boise, ID
1:30 PM
Weber State University
vs
California Baptist
Wildcat softball travels to Boise for Blue Collar Classic
3/4/2026 10:07:00 AM | Softball
Blue Collar Classic ScheduleÂ
Game 1 | Mar. 6
vs. CBU @ 1:30 PM
Game 2 | Mar. 7
vs. CBU @ 10:00 AM
Game 3 | Mar. 7
at Boise State @ 3:00 PM | MW Network
Game 4 | Mar. 8
vs. St. Thomas @ 10:00 AM
Game 5 | Mar. 8
at Boise State @ 12:30 PM |MW Network
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 1-5 weekend at the Beehive Classic in St. George, Utah. The Wildcats lone win on the weekend was against Utah Tech 14-2 in five innings. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .479 batting average with 34 hits and four triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad in RBI with 19 and doubles with three.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Boise State have met 20 times overall, with the Broncos holding a 14-6 series advantage. In games in Boise, the Broncos lead 6-3. Boise State holds a four game win streak and in their last matchup, the Broncos defeated the Wildcats 11-3 (6). The Broncos are 9-12 on the season and are coming off a 1-4 weekend at the Wooo Pig Classic.
Weber State and CBU have met five times overall, with the Wildcats holding a 4-1 series advantage. In the last game between the two, Weber State won 2-0 in Riverside. The Lancers sit 17-5 on the season and are coming off a 3-0 loss to LMU.
This will be the first meeting between Weber State and St. Thomas. The Tomcats are 14-6 on the season and are coming off a 3-2 weekend at the Crimson Classic.
Last Season
The Wildcats secured their fifth Big Sky Championship (first since 2022) and made their fifth appearance to the NCAA Tournament. While in Eugene, Oregon, the 'Cats won their second-ever NCAA Regional win against Binghamton 7-4.
Riley Whalen led the Wildcats last season with a .356 batting average, recording 67 hits in 188 at-bats. She scored 36 runs and added eight doubles, three triples, three home runs and 25 RBI, earning All-Big Sky First Team honors.
Abby Grundy finished the season with a .353 batting average, totaling 49 hits and 27 runs. Grundy led both the team and the Big Sky Conference with 18 doubles and was also named to the All-Big Sky First Team.
Freshman Sadie Kirk made an immediate impact in her first season with Weber State. Kirk earned Co-Freshman of the Year and All-Big Sky First Team honors while batting .352 (56-for-159). From behind the plate, she recorded 36 runs, 12 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 40 RBI, while maintaining a .959 fielding percentage.
Fresh Faces
Five players make up the Wildcats 2026 freshman class. Pitchers Kendall Freidinger (Tucson, Arizona) and Jade Curiel (Chino, California) join the program, along with first baseman McKenzie Quintero (Herriman, Utah), outfielder Attiana Thompson (Menifee, California) and utility player Paige Witte (Vacaville, California).
Game 1 | Mar. 6
vs. CBU @ 1:30 PM
Game 2 | Mar. 7
vs. CBU @ 10:00 AM
Game 3 | Mar. 7
at Boise State @ 3:00 PM | MW Network
Game 4 | Mar. 8
vs. St. Thomas @ 10:00 AM
Game 5 | Mar. 8
at Boise State @ 12:30 PM |MW Network
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 1-5 weekend at the Beehive Classic in St. George, Utah. The Wildcats lone win on the weekend was against Utah Tech 14-2 in five innings. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .479 batting average with 34 hits and four triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad in RBI with 19 and doubles with three.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Boise State have met 20 times overall, with the Broncos holding a 14-6 series advantage. In games in Boise, the Broncos lead 6-3. Boise State holds a four game win streak and in their last matchup, the Broncos defeated the Wildcats 11-3 (6). The Broncos are 9-12 on the season and are coming off a 1-4 weekend at the Wooo Pig Classic.
Weber State and CBU have met five times overall, with the Wildcats holding a 4-1 series advantage. In the last game between the two, Weber State won 2-0 in Riverside. The Lancers sit 17-5 on the season and are coming off a 3-0 loss to LMU.
This will be the first meeting between Weber State and St. Thomas. The Tomcats are 14-6 on the season and are coming off a 3-2 weekend at the Crimson Classic.
Last Season
The Wildcats secured their fifth Big Sky Championship (first since 2022) and made their fifth appearance to the NCAA Tournament. While in Eugene, Oregon, the 'Cats won their second-ever NCAA Regional win against Binghamton 7-4.
Riley Whalen led the Wildcats last season with a .356 batting average, recording 67 hits in 188 at-bats. She scored 36 runs and added eight doubles, three triples, three home runs and 25 RBI, earning All-Big Sky First Team honors.
Abby Grundy finished the season with a .353 batting average, totaling 49 hits and 27 runs. Grundy led both the team and the Big Sky Conference with 18 doubles and was also named to the All-Big Sky First Team.
Freshman Sadie Kirk made an immediate impact in her first season with Weber State. Kirk earned Co-Freshman of the Year and All-Big Sky First Team honors while batting .352 (56-for-159). From behind the plate, she recorded 36 runs, 12 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 40 RBI, while maintaining a .959 fielding percentage.
Fresh Faces
Five players make up the Wildcats 2026 freshman class. Pitchers Kendall Freidinger (Tucson, Arizona) and Jade Curiel (Chino, California) join the program, along with first baseman McKenzie Quintero (Herriman, Utah), outfielder Attiana Thompson (Menifee, California) and utility player Paige Witte (Vacaville, California).
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