The hopeful ultimate destination for Concordia Cross Country in 2025 will Tallahassee, Fla., home to the national meet. The new season will kick off at the Augustana Twilight.
The men's and women's cross country teams were recognized with academic accolades from the USTFCCCA on Jan. 30. In addition, three Bulldogs earned All-Academic Athlete awards.
A group of 22 Bulldogs represented the Concordia Cross Country programs on the list of 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Thirteen Bulldogs are repeat honorees.
In a freshman season that saw Vaughn Hendrickson win the GPAC title, the Fort Wayne, Ind., native added an All-America medal to his list of achievements. He was joined at the national meet by Keegan Beisel and Trey Robertson.
Head Coach Matt Beisel and national qualifiers Keegan Beisel, Vaughn Hendrickson and Trey Robertson are preparing for the 2024 NAIA Cross Country National Championships in Columbia, Mo.
As officially announced by the NAIA on Monday (Nov. 11), three Bulldogs will be headed to the 2024 NAIA Cross Country National Championships. The qualifiers include Keegan Beisel, Vaughn Hendrickson and Trey Robertson.
Vaughn Hendrickson won the GPAC title and Trey Robertson placed second to highlight the 2024 conference meet. The Bulldogs emerged with team placements of third for the men and fourth for the women.
The 2024 GPAC Cross Country Championships will go off on Saturday (Nov. 9) at Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Neb. The Bulldogs placed second on the women's side and third on the men's side at the '23 conference meet.
Vaughn Hendrickson and Trey Robertson again starred for Concordia Cross Country teams that tested themselves against some of the NAIA's best on Saturday (Oct. 26) at the Blazing Tiger Classic.
In a pivotal meet that serves as a precursor to the GPAC Championships, Concordia will take part in the 2024 Blazing Tiger Classic. Both Bulldog teams are receiving votes in the NAIA national polls.
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The Concordia Cross Country teams returned to campus on Aug. 20 in preparation for the 2024 season. Head Coach Matt Beisel believes both squads will again be highly competitive within the GPAC.
Featured StoryAt Concordia, Calvin Rohde found the ideal university for him to grow and flourish athletically while also enabling him to expand upon his talents as a musician. The experiences have included national meets and Christmas at Concordia.
Featured StoryKylahn (Heritage) Freiberg knew her schedule was going to be crazy, but she wouldn't have it any other way. A fifth year as a Bulldog has allowed her continued bonding with teammates and a chance to grow as a leader and team captain.
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Momentum has been building within the Concordia Cross Country programs as evidenced by both squads placing inside the top three of the GPAC last season. The Bulldogs return the bulk of their key performers while bringing in a freshman class large on quantity and quality.
Featured StoryBoth Concordia Cross Country teams are preparing themselves to make runs at NAIA national championship berths. Coach Beisel's Bulldogs will be led by the likes of returning national qualifiers Rylee Haecker, Calvin Rohde and Camden Sesna.
Featured StoryConcordia taught Andrew Walquist many lessons on how to build relationships, how to overcome emotional hardship, how to praise Jesus and how to become one of the best competitors in Concordia cross country and track history.
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Healthy and mentally rejuvenated, Kearney, Neb., native Camden Sesna has thrived this fall while leading the way for the Bulldogs at every meet. A year after a tough finish to cross country, Sesna sees a positive outlook ahead of him.
Featured StoryWhile focusing their mentality around the mottos of "step up" and "run as one," the Concordia Cross Country teams are putting behind last season. The Bulldogs have high hopes for 2021.
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The Concordia men's and women's cross country teams enter 2020 aspiring to "leave no doubt" as it pertains to their status on the conference and national levels.
Featured StoryAlum Dan Cloeter captured four-straight individual cross country conference championships and later won the first-ever Chicago Marathon. His remarkable career has also included 42 years as a pastor.
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