GRCC Punches First DII Softball World Series Ticket in Nearly 30 Years
FINDLAY, Ohio – For the first time in nearly 30 years, Grand Rapids Community College is heading to the NJCAA Division II Softball World Series! The Raiders punched the historic ticket to the World Series after completing a perfect bracket to win the 2026 Great Lakes District B Championship.
The Raiders defeated Lake Michigan College in the title game, 6-1, after posting a 7-0 win over the same Red Hawks team the day prior and a 6-2 win over Oakland Community College to open up tournament play.
Great Lakes District B All-Tournament Team
Kalani Stowe - Grand Rapids
Kenady O'Leary - Grand Rapids
Megan Lillie - Grand Rapids
Tia Schone - Grand Rapids
Ellory Dykstra - Lake Michigan
Kamryn Holland - Lake Michigan
Katelynn Perry - Oakland
Elyssa Frezza - Oakland
Brynn Jaime - Lansing
Marissa Pine - Edison State
MVP: Kalani Stowe - Grand Rapids
COACH OF THE YEAR: Chuck White - Grand Rapids