CRETE, Neb. – In its return to action following the Concordia Invitational Tournament, Concordia University Competitive Cheer fell short of the type of crisp, clean routine that it sought. Some inconsistencies cost the Bulldogs on Friday (Feb. 3) as they wound up in third place at the five-time Doane Cheer & Dance Invite held inside the Haddix Center in Crete, Neb. Concordia earned a score of 70.60 and placed behind Dordt (76.97) and Doane (76.27).
On the plus side, Head Coach Mandi Maser’s squad defeated Hastings (65.30) and Mount Marty (50.33). Said Maser, “Tonight we had a great warmup for cheer and unfortunately didn’t hit the routine during competition. We just need to be more consistent. We are letting this one go and looking ahead to the next competition.”
Doane Invite Results
1. Dordt – 76.97
2. Doane – 76.27
3. Concordia – 70.60
4. Hastings – 65.30
5. Mount Marty – 50.33
Maser and company believe the best is still to come. Through three weeks of 2023 competition, the Bulldogs own a season best score of 77.2, which came in a dual versus Morningside. CUNE also placed as the CIT runner up in a close battle with Concordia Ann Arbor. Below is the competition roster the Bulldogs have put on the mat.
Concordia competition roster
· LaCole Anno (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Brenden Ingram (Kearney, Neb.)
· Taylor Larsen (Ravenna, Neb.)
· Lexi Mack (Wilber, Neb.)
· Victoria Perry (Shelby, Neb.)
· Sabrina Reed (Crete, Neb.)
· Bre Romero (Elmwood, Neb.)
· Elizabeth Schultz (Seward, Neb.)
· Lauryn Stanley (Big Spring, Neb.)
· Shelby Timmerman (Clatonia, Neb.)
· Katie Wilson (Cozad, Neb.)
2023 Competition Scores/Results
1/19 – 77.2 (dual vs. Morningside)
1/25 – 74.25 (dual vs. Hastings)
1/28 – 2nd place (CIT)
2/3 – 70.60 (3rd place at Doane Invite)
Next weekend will be heavy on competition as the Bulldogs will compete at the York University Crown Classic Invite (Feb. 10) and will then turn around and host the Concordia Day of Duals on Feb. 11. The event is slated to include 15 cheer and 15 dance teams for competition that will take place inside Friedrich Arena.