Natalie Bender

I had such a great time this past weekend in Indianapolis with my team. I also did great in the circle and at the plate. Can’t wait to play in the Stars and Stripes tournament this coming week! @CTW16uRL @FieldLevel @WIUSoftball @Sports_Recruits @mccscotssb

Crush Tidal Waves 16u RL are rolling into Scenic City this week! Excited to test our team against elite competition in a great environment. Let’s make some waves 🌊 @lyla_oeffling @Brooklynaj5 @alli_lieflander @jordynjeffs @AdiWaliullah @sarah_nethaway @natalie18bender @ReeseVrba_2027 @AbigailHsu29 @LillyGoshe @taylorschmidt04 @NatalieNaab2026 @emilymaxwell_21 #GoWaves #ScenicCity #Fastpitch #Softball #Chattanooga @ConnectSports_ @Sports_Recruits

Last Monday we had our High school SB banquet. I’m so grateful to say that I was awarded MVP for my team this year. I loved playing with this team and I’m sad to see my seniors go. @WIUSoftball @mccscotssb @FieldLevel @UWOSoftball1 @Sports_Recruits @CTW16uRL SEASON STATS:

SUMMER IS HERE! First games next weekend at Battle of the Borders! @lyla_oeffling @Brooklynaj5 @alli_lieflander @jordynjeffs @AdiWaliullah @sarah_nethaway @natalie18bender @ReeseVrba_2027 @AbigailHsu29 @LillyGoshe @taylorschmidt04 @NatalieNaab2026 #GoWaves

Today marks the start of the second half of our high school softball conference! Here are some highlights from the first half (3/21/25 - 4/26/25). I’m excited to see what this amazing team can achieve in the final stretch of the season! 🥎💪 @SoftballMchenry @CTW16uRL

Had such a great time this passed weekend at Antioch! It’s always such a fun time with my high school team! I had a great day at the plate! @WIUSoftball @FieldLevel @SoftballMchenry @CTW16uRL @Sports_Recruits

March means we say goodbye to our squad for a few months for HS ball. Proud of the work and grateful for all the time we had together this winter. Good luck this spring Waves Fam, go crush it. 🌊 @lyla_oeffling @Brooklynaj5 @alli_lieflander @jordynjeffs @AdiWaliullah @sarah_nethaway @natalie18bender @emilymaxwell_21 @ReeseVrba_2027 @AbigailHsu29 @LillyGoshe @taylorschmidt04 #GoWaves #Fastpitch #Softball

Summer plans got us like.. 😁 @lyla_oeffling @Brooklynaj5 @alli_lieflander @jordynjeffs @AdiWaliullah @sarah_nethaway @natalie18bender @emilymaxwell_21 @ReeseVrba_2027 @AbigailHsu29 @LillyGoshe @TaylorSchmidt04 #GoWaves #Fastpitch #Softball

I had an amazing time at the Presidents Day Slugfest I also had a great game in the batters box and in the circle; PA 9. AB 5. Hits 5. Avg 1.000 ops 1.000 OPS2.600 SLG 1.600 3 2B 2 BB. 2 HBP 6 RBI @FieldLevel @MaxPreps @CTW16uRL @Sports_Recruits @SoftballMchenry

One more fall 🍁 tourney this weekend! Let’s end on a strong note 💪 #4 @lyla_oeffling #5 @Brooklynaj5 #6 @alli_lieflander #7 @jordynjeffs #9 @AdiWaliullah #14 @bcameron2027 #15 @sarah_nethaway #18 @natalie18bender #21 @emilymaxwell_21 #22 @ReeseVrba_2027 #29 @AbigailHsu29 #33 @addisonstleger #48 @LillyGoshe #GoWaves #Fastpitch #Softball

A monster in the circle this weekend! Incredibly efficient in each outing. Truly rare for a pitcher to command 5 pitches so consistently. Opposing hitters were never comfortable 🤢… 😈 #GoWaves #Pitching #Fastpitch #Softball @PG_Softball

Waves finish on a high note with a gutsy 2-1 win thanks to some tough pitching by @natalie18bender and some late heroics on offense. Heading into the 7th down 0-1, @sarah_nethaway & @AbigailHsu29 drew back to back walks. @AdiWaliullah then hit a first pitch ground-rule double to tie the game 1-1. @jordynjeffs delivered the epic final moment dropping a beautiful squeeze bunt for Abby to score the winning run. These are the moments we train and live for. Enjoying the process as the team keeps growing. #GoWaves #Fastpitch #Softball #Rally

I had a great weekend in the circle at the Perfect Game St. Louis Showcase! I had 14.2 IP, Strikes-Pitches Count: 146-193, SO: 7, BB: 1, and an ERA of 1.91! Some clips and more stats below! @ShowtimeSports1 @CTW16uRL @MaxPreps @Sports_Recruits @PG_Tourney

Out #WarriorWorkoutBelt Champion NATALIE BENDER 🏆 Quiet strength from this Junior 👏! Never misses an exercise or rep. One of the most kind, caring, and dedicated students! Very proud of you! @SoftballMchenry #WarriorPride156 #MakeYourMark

2 more sleeps until GAMEDAY! 🌊 #4 @lyla_oeffling #5 @Brooklynaj5 #6 @alli_lieflander #7 @jordyn_jeffs #9 @AdiWaliullah #14 @bcameron2027 #15 @sarah_nethaway #18 @natalie18bender #21 @emilymaxwell_21 #22 @ReeseVrba_2027 #29 @AbigailHsu29 #33 @addisonstleger #48 @LillyGoshe #GoWaves #CrushEm #Fastpitch #Softball

Started this season off with a bang 💥I was so excited to be playing with my new team this weekend!! I finished the weekend with 10 PA , 2 Doubles, and 2 HR’s. Can’t wait for our next tourney! @CTW16uRL @FieldLevel @ShowtimeSports1 @MaxPreps @Sports_Recruits

1-1 finish in bracket play today. Lots of clutch XBHs highlighted by a #BenderBomb and a #SarahSmash Gritty first tourney. Back to work 🪓 Thank you @WI_LightningSB for another great Queen of the Hill qualifier 👑 #GoWaves #CrushEm #Fastpitch #Softball @Sports_Recruits

Game 1 W for the Waves 💪 at the Queen of the Hill Qualifier! Lots of offense in this one highlighted by a 💣 from @natalie18bender! She was also gritty in the circle. Great way to start the Fall 💥 #GoWaves #BenderBomb #CrushEm #Fastpitch #Softball

IT’S TIME!!! Excited to roll with our new crew this Fall. Schedule is set (might add one more 😇). LET’S GO!! #4 @lyla_oeffling #5 @Brooklynaj5 #6 @alli_lieflander #7 @jordyn_jeffs #9 @AdiWaliullah #14 @bcameron2027 #15 @sarah_nethaway #18 @natalie18bender #21 @emilymaxwell_21 #22 @ReeseVrba_2027 #29 @AbigailHsu29 #33 @addisonstleger #48 @LillyGoshe tinyurl.com/16uRLGameChang… tinyurl.com/16uRLSportsRec… #Fastpitch #Softball #GoWaves #CrushEm