With an overall record of 20-7 and conference record of 9-1, the softball Swedes currently are ranked second in NAIA Region IV. Ranked first is Bellevue University of Nebraska.

The Swedes are on a roll this spring, winning their last two conference double headers. Earlier in March, the team racked up at 12-game winning streak before splitting a double header with Ottawa University on March 27.

Head coach Janice Esses attributes a large part of her team's success to good leadership.

"We have a great group of upperclassmen who have great work ethic. They are able to lead our underclassmen very well," Esses said.

At the plate, Esses said the team has a strong lineup that has been hitting the ball well. Defensively, the team remains strong, Esses said.

Statistically, the Swedes hold variouls rankings in regionally and nationally:

First in batting average - .369

Second in RBI's - 6.213/game

Tied for first in fielding pct. - .951

Savannah Dejmal: First in ERA - 1.60

Sarah Logan: Fourth in batting average - .462

Kelli Noonan: Fourth in RBI's - 1.14/game

Fifth in hits per game - 10.773/game

Ninth in batting average - .369

Sarah Logan: first in doubles - .591

The softball Swedes next travel to Friends University April 8, followed by nearly a three-week stretch playing on the road. The Swedes finish their home game schedule April 26 vs. McPherson College and APril 27 vs. Benedictine College.