YORK, Neb. – The meet-to-meet improvement continues for Concordia University, Nebraska Competitive Cheer. The Bulldogs posted their highest score so far this season as part of action on Friday (Feb. 6) at the York University Crown Classic. The Bulldogs garnered a score of 67.85 and placed eighth out of 12 teams in the field that made its way to York, Neb.
Head Coach Emilie Ashenbach’s squad improved by more than seven points compared to last week’s Coyote Classic at Kansas Wesleyan University.
“We had a great showing today at York,” Ashenbach said. “I’m really proud that we were able to go out, hit a full routine, and truly showcase the skills this team has been working so hard on. This group continues to live out our mentality, and their mindset is truly unmatched.”
In solidifying a competition team, Concordia rolled eight competitors out onto the mat on Friday afternoon. It remains a young squad featuring five freshmen, two sophomores and just one senior (Ara Maxwell). The crew of freshmen and sophomores now have three collegiate competitions under their belts.
Ashenbach added, “It was a strong step forward for us and a great experience in a competition setting. We’re excited to carry that momentum into our home competition tomorrow and can’t wait to show the Bulldog family what this team has cooking.”
Concordia placed in front of the following teams at the York Classic: Sterling College (ninth), Waldorf (10th), Hastings (11th) and York (12th). The team champion was Northwestern. The top three squads earned trophies.
York Crown Classic Competition Roster
· Ella Bradley (De Soto, Mo.)
· Giavanna Doyle (Curtis, Neb.)
· Sarah Felten (Sterling Heights, Mich.)
· Karmen Fitch (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Ara Maxwell (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Adelyn Opp (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Brinkly Sallach (Red Oak, Iowa)
· Sophia Schneider (Wichita, Kan.)
2026 Competitions
Jan. 24 – Placed 8th/8 (51.8) at the Dordt Invite
Jan. 30 – Placed 7th/7 (60.16) at KWU Classic
Feb. 6 – Placed 8th/12 (67.85) at York Crown Classic
As part of an action-packed weekend, the Bulldogs now shift focus to hosting Saturday’s Concordia Cheer & Dance Invitational. The cheer competition will get underway at 9:30 a.m. CT with dance to follow at 11 a.m. inside Friedrich Arena. There will be eight cheer and eight dance routines featured at the home invite.