Bethel's Natalie Newell advanced from the Capital One Academic All-District team to the ranks of the Capital One Academic All-American roster.  Capital One honors athletes in four different categories; NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NCAA DIII, and College (NAIA, Canadian, and two year institutions). Eleven different athletes are named to first, second and third teams. Newell was named to the 3rd team after her performance on the field and in the classroom during the 2013 season.

The Bethel College softball team had its season come to a close Tuesday night when they fell to Olivet Nazarene University in the NAIA National Tournament 7-2. 

This week, sophomore pitcher Natalie Newelll was named to the NCCAA Division I All-American 1st Team, announced by the NCCAA national office. As a sophomore, the Goshen High School product has already established herself as one of the best pitchers in the history of the Pilot Softball program.