Former Waverly High School standout Val Gerlach played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

Val Gerlach

By SE Nebraska News

May 17, 2025

On Friday, May 16, former Waverly High School standout Val Gerlach’s current collegiate team the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves lost 1-6 against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at Inspiration Field at 11 a.m. and was the first matchup against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans in the tournament.

The Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves’ next game will take place on Friday, May 16 at 4 p.m. at Inspiration Field.

Val Gerlach

Catcher and first baseman

Graduate

5′6″

Hometown: Waverly

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