Central College Dutch Spring Sports Update

Dutch softball, baseball, and track and field teams compete

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:50pm

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The Central College softball team split a doubleheader with Bethany Lutheran College, winning the second game 9-1 after a 13-hit performance. The Central baseball team dropped two games to Luther College, while the men's tennis team was blanked 7-0 by Luther. On the track, Central junior Kale Hobart set a new Division III decathlon record, and other Dutch athletes had strong showings at recent meets.

Why it matters

This update provides a comprehensive look at the performance of Central College's spring sports teams, highlighting key individual and team accomplishments that demonstrate the program's competitiveness across multiple disciplines. The results showcase the talent and dedication of Central's student-athletes as they represent the school on the field, court, and track.

The details

In softball, Central's offense erupted in the second game of the doubleheader, recording 13 hits to win 9-1 after losing the first game 3-0. On the baseball diamond, Central's bats went cold in a pair of losses to Luther College, managing just six hits in each game. In men's tennis, Central was swept 7-0 by the conference-leading Luther squad. Meanwhile, on the track, Central junior Kale Hobart set a new Division III decathlon record with 7,580 points, and other Dutch athletes had strong showings at recent meets.

  • The Central softball team played a doubleheader against Bethany Lutheran College on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Central baseball team played two games against Luther College on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Central men's tennis team faced Luther College on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Central track and field team competed at the Dutch Spring Multi on Thursday, April 10, 2026, and the Jim Duncan Invitational hosted by Drake University on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Kale Hobart

A junior on the Central College men's track and field team who won the Dutch Spring Multi decathlon event and set a new Division III record with 7,580 points.

Jadyn Huisman

The losing pitcher for the Central College softball team in the first game of the doubleheader against Bethany Lutheran College.

Peyton Levine

The winning pitcher for the Central College softball team in the second game of the doubleheader against Bethany Lutheran College.

Garrett Guenther

A player on the Central College baseball team who hit two home runs in the first game against Luther College.

Bodi Kortz

A player on the Central College men's tennis team who, along with Alex Slaymaker, fell 6-4 at No. 1 doubles against Luther College.

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What they’re saying

“Compiling the best decathlon in Division III history, Central College men's track and field junior Kale Hobart won the Dutch Spring Multi on Thursday.”

— Tyler Crabb, Author

What’s next

Central College's spring sports teams will continue their seasons, with the softball and baseball teams hosting conference doubleheaders on Sunday, April 13, 2026, and the track and field team competing at the Augustana Meet of Champions next weekend in Rock Island, Illinois.

The takeaway

Central College's spring sports teams have shown their competitiveness across multiple disciplines, with standout individual performances and team successes. The results demonstrate the depth and talent within the college's athletic programs, and the continued dedication of the student-athletes and coaching staff.