https://niccathletics.com en-us https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260505ewxwex “I couldn’t be more proud of our team for their effort this season,” Coach Nick Weinmeister said. “These three were consistently impacting games for us this season, and for a first-year program to get recognition like this is a true testament to how well our team performed this season." Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260505ewxwex https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260501yz5enm NICC swept the doubleheader last week at Marshalltown, but a slow start in the final series resulted in a split on the day. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260501yz5enm https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260502-2wcj2b99 Addison Murilla threw a complete game shutout versus Marshalltown on April 30, striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260502-2wcj2b99 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260501-2llr41r9 Natalie Nenne and Addie Miller were tied for the team lead in home runs after Miller homered early in game two versus Marshalltown yesterday. Then the Cougars only sophomore stepped up for one more at-bat in the blue and yellow... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260501-2llr41r9 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260501-t49j5nik Following a doubleheader split with Marshalltown, Natalie Nenne and Coach Nick Weinmeister joined Luke Maiers to discuss the season. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260501-t49j5nik https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421ie045n A string of tough Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) opponents pushed NICC into a recent slump. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421ie045n https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260412euc0sf NICC had competitive showings in most of the games, including a big win over a ranked Iowa Central. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260412euc0sf https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260331hwpf8q The second weekend of softball games in Farley Park consisted of four competitive games against conference competition. It resulted in splits against the Central Raiders and Northeast Hawks. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260331hwpf8q https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260401-7e2isjjm Bronwyn Harding hit a go-ahead game-winning home run in the bottom of the sixth inning on March 31, 2026, in the second game of a doubleheader against Hawkeye. Here are her postgame comments. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260401-7e2isjjm https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260401-fq4eging Trailing Hawkeye CC by one run in game two of NICC's doubleheader on March 31, 2026, Bronwyn Harding stepped up to bat and mashed a game-winning home run. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260401-fq4eging https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260330-l4e3ac8h NICC took down Northeast in game two of their doubleheader on March 29, 2026, thanks to a sac-fly off the bat of sophomore shortstop Natalie Nenne. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260330-l4e3ac8h https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260330-yqmbi61a Natalie Nenne secured a game two win on March 29, 2026, with a walk-off sac-fly, brining home Bronwyn Harding. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260330-yqmbi61a https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326foy5zr This historic weekend for the team delivered solid pitching, a few home runs and even a walk-off winner. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326foy5zr https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260322-oivxa71v After dropping game one of the double header on March 22, the Cougars' Addie Miller hit a walk-off single to center to give NICC a 3-2 win over Iowa Lakes. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260322-oivxa71v https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260321-jmikgza0 Check out the longballs from today's softball doubleheader against Ellsworth - Jensen Beaton, Addie Vorwald and Alli Luka. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260321-jmikgza0 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260322-p79bthju Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260322-p79bthju https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224rrstew “What clicked for me most was my pitch recognition early in every count,” Natalie Nenne said. “I trusted my timing and swing to find the barrel and hit the ball hard. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224rrstew https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260222o1l2xf “The offense was clicking, the defense was relentless and we showed true grit in every contest," Assistant Coach Kailee Pollard said. "This is the standard we’re setting for ourselves moving forward.” Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260222o1l2xf https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260122f5dkhr Opening day is approaching quickly, and many different expectations and goals are being set by the leaders on this team. While they have set lofty benchmarks for their first year, the student-athletes are ready for the challenge. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260122f5dkhr https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112i9176u "Our student-athletes did a great job during the fall semester and have set an amazing precedent for semesters to come, achieving an overall department grade point average of 3.30,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112i9176u https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209mx29go "I couldn't be more excited about the 2026 recruiting class,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. “Our coaches have spent a lot of time securing commitments and continue to raise the competitiveness of our athletic programs." Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209mx29go https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251119gdznav Student-athletes arrived at Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) campus in the middle of August, and this was the official start for Cougar athletics programs. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251119gdznav https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20251030nnet6p Infield duo and longtime friends, Peyton Mengel and Jensen Beaton, committed to the Cougars in 2024. Their history, chemistry and enthusiasm will be assets to the program during their NICC softball careers. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20251030nnet6p https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20250813npiyto “I was pretty successful at the JUCO level,” Pollard said, “so I know what it takes for a team to succeed.” Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20250813npiyto https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20250714h89fc5 Nenne logged a .256 batting average in 43 games played for the Hawks this past season, along with a .959 fielding percentage in 146 chances. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20250714h89fc5 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20250606gf80ga Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20250606gf80ga https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250411fuafoj "I am grateful to the City of Farley and the Parks and Recreation Division for their willingness to partner with NICC Athletics and make Farley Park the home of Cougar Baseball and Softball,” Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250411fuafoj https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2024-25/releases/20250416f4sbxh Coach Weinmeister has received commitments from 17 student-athletes from locations all over the map, including Nevada, Montana, Minnesota, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and Saskatchewan, Canada. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2024-25/releases/20250416f4sbxh https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2024-25/releases/20250318h3vhxo Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2024-25/releases/20250318h3vhxo https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hgphmr "I’m thrilled that we were unanimously voted into the NJCAA and will also be competing members in Region 11 within the ICCAC,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hgphmr