Valley City State University softball is set to hit the road this weekend due to unplayable field conditions. The Vikings will play a four-game series against Dickinson State, shifting from a home series to Dickinson, with games scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time and Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday will feature a doubleheader against Bismarck State in Valley City. Currently riding a four-game winning streak, the Vikings hold a 16-13 record and are leading the Frontier Conference.

By the Numbers
  • VCSU is 16-13 overall and 6-2 in the Frontier Conference.
  • The Vikings have won 4 consecutive games.
  • Kennadi Stone is hitting .443 with 35 hits and 22 RBI.
  • Kylee Banerd has 5 home runs, leading the team in OPS at 1.324.
  • Maddy Hazelton has 82 strikeouts in 85.1 innings with a 3.61 ERA.
State of Play
  • The Vikings are currently atop the Frontier Conference standings.
  • Dickinson State, the weekend鈥檚 opponent, is 10-4 in the conference and 22-12 overall.
  • Bismarck State enters the doubleheader with a 3-7 conference record.
  • VCSU's pitcher Maddy Hazelton leads the team with two shutouts this season.
What's Next

Following this weekend's games, the Vikings will look to maintain their momentum as they meet Bismarck State again in a later rescheduled match in April. Continued strong performances from both the offense and pitching staff will be crucial for their positioning in the conference.

Bottom Line

The Vikings must leverage their recent success and depth in personnel against Dickinson State and Bismarck State to solidify their conference lead and set the tone for the remainder of the season. Strong offensive contributions, particularly from stars like Stone and Banerd, will be key to extending their winning streak.