Melissa Bernal, former Gibault Catholic High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 15 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

Melissa Bernal

By South West Illinois News Reports

May 16, 2025

On Thursday, May 15, former Gibault Catholic High School standout Melissa Bernal’s current collegiate team the Greenville Panthers lost 1-2 against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at Inspiration Field at 1:35 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves in the tournament.

The Greenville Panthers’ next game will take place on Friday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Inspiration Field.

Melissa Bernal

Pitcher

Senior

5′7″

Hometown: Swansea

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