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Vikings Split Softball Double in Iowa
Valley City State University softball team picks up one win at the American State Bank Sports Complex Softball Classic at Dordt University.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Valley City State University Vikings softball team picked up one win today at the American State Bank Sports Complex Softball Classic at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Vikings beat Briar Cliff 5-2 but then lost to host Dordt 9-4.
Why it matters
The Vikings are now 2-4 on the season, while Briar Cliff is 1-4 and Dordt is 5-0. This double-header was an important early-season test for the Vikings as they look to build momentum and improve their record.
The details
In the first game, Maddie Hazelton tossed a complete game three-hitter for the Vikings, striking out a career-high 13 batters. Kylee Banerd, Kennadi Stone, Avery Kuklinski, and Olivia Kalbus provided the offense for the Vikings. In the second game, Chloe Kreuz had a triple, a home run, and two RBIs to lead Dordt to a 9-4 victory over the Vikings. Kennadi Stone hit a three-run homer for the Vikings in the loss.
- The games were played on February 14, 2026.
The players
Maddie Hazelton
The Vikings' starting pitcher who tossed a complete game three-hitter with a career-high 13 strikeouts in the win over Briar Cliff.
Kylee Banerd
A Vikings player who went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI in the win over Briar Cliff.
Kennadi Stone
A Vikings player who went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in the loss to Dordt.
Chloe Kreuz
A Dordt player who had a triple, a home run, and two RBIs to lead the Defenders to a 9-4 win over the Vikings.
Dordt University
The host school of the American State Bank Sports Complex Softball Classic, where the Vikings split their double-header.
What’s next
The Vikings will face old North Star Association foe Waldorf at 9am on Saturday, and then take on the College of Saint Mary's in Nebraska at 11am, both games in Sioux Center, Iowa.
The takeaway
The Vikings showed they can compete with top teams like Dordt, but need to find more consistency to improve their 2-4 record on the season. The split double-header provides a good learning experience as they prepare for their next set of games.
