State Champion Spotlight: Natalie Ruba Talks Wahlert Softball, Pitching, Power & Bowling

<p><strong>State champion Natalie Ruba</strong> joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast! 🏆🥎🎳</p><p><br /></p><p>The Wahlert Catholic standout takes us inside the Golden Eagles’ <strong>state championship run</strong>, including her huge performance on the biggest stage and earning <strong>Iowa State Softball Tournament Team Captain</strong> honors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Natalie also talks about being an impact <strong>two-way player</strong>, contributing both in the circle and at the plate, and what it was like playing on a loaded Wahlert team alongside stars like Ruth Tauber and Julia Roth. We get into whether she ever felt overlooked despite putting together an outstanding season.</p><p><br /></p><p>Plus, we roll into 🎳 <strong>bowling</strong>, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, her favorite memories, and what she hopes to accomplish next.</p><p><br /></p><p>🥎 <strong>From the circle to the batter’s box to the bowling lanes — Natalie Ruba does a little bit of everything!</strong></p><p></p>