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Maddy Hazelton Drives in Two in Bismarck State Softball Action
VCSU softball continues 2026 campaign with series against Bismarck State
Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:10pm
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A cubist interpretation of the action on the softball diamond, capturing the dynamic energy of VCSU's standout players Maddy Hazelton and Kylee Banerd.Winona TodayValley City State University (VCSU) softball continued its 2026 season on April 12, facing Bismarck State College in a series held in Bismarck, North Dakota. During the contest, sophomore pitcher Maddy Hazelton contributed to the offense in the third inning, hitting a single to center field that allowed a run to score and advanced another runner.
Why it matters
Hazelton's performance follows a period of individual success, as she was recently named the Frontier Conference Pitcher-of-the-Week for the second time this season. The Vikings have also seen strong play from sophomore Kylee Banerd, who earned Player-of-the-Week honors in the same stretch.
The details
In the third inning, Hazelton hit a single to center field that drove in a run and advanced another runner. This comes after Hazelton was named the Frontier Conference Pitcher-of-the-Week on March 30, 2026, following a home opening series against Dakota State where she secured two shutout victories and one save.
- The April 12 appearance follows a period of significant individual success for Hazelton.
- On March 30, 2026, Hazelton was named the Frontier Conference Pitcher-of-the-Week.
- This was Hazelton's second Pitcher-of-the-Week award of the 2026 season.
The players
Maddy Hazelton
A sophomore pitcher from Winona, Minnesota who has found significant individual success this season, including being named Frontier Conference Pitcher-of-the-Week twice.
Jenna Decker
A player for Valley City State University (VCSU) softball who scored a run after Hazelton's RBI single in the third inning.
Anna Kowalyk
A player for Valley City State University (VCSU) softball who advanced to third base after Hazelton's RBI single in the third inning.
Kylee Banerd
A sophomore player for Valley City State University (VCSU) softball who was named the Frontier Conference Player-of-the-Week on March 31, 2026 after a strong performance against Dakota State.
Valley City State University (VCSU)
The university whose softball team is the focus of this story, currently holding a 16-13 overall record and 6-2 conference record.
The takeaway
Hazelton and Banerd's strong individual performances have helped propel the VCSU softball team to a solid start in the 2026 season, as they currently hold a 16-13 overall record and 6-2 conference record heading into the Bismarck State series.
