Bulldogs turn in season best score, place fifth at York Invite

By Jacob Knabel on Feb. 11, 2022 in Dance

YORK, Neb. – The progress has been obvious in the scores for the Concordia University Competitive Dance team. In action on Friday (Feb. 11), the Bulldogs posted a total of 70.47 and placed fifth out of nine times at the York College Invitational. Head Coach Mandi Maser’s squad defeated the likes of York, Bethany College (Kan.), McPherson College (Kan.) and Mount Marty. Concordia was one of four GPAC teams present at the Freeman Center in York, Neb.

York Invite Results
5th place out of 9 teams (70.47)

Friday’s score bested the team’s previous season high of 69.9 achieved at the triangular at Doane on Jan. 27. At the York Invite, the Bulldogs were close behind Doane (71.23). The top three finishers were Oklahoma City University (84.70), Dordt (77.23) and Hastings (77.23).

Said Maser, “The dancers performed the best we have seen this season. In my opinion the score did not reveal how well they did, but that is how this sport works. Regardless, we had a great competition and continue to grow, improve and build this program. We are excited to be home next week hosting a competition and hope everyone comes out to cheer us on!”

The Concordia competition team on Friday included the following student-athletes:

·        Katherine Anderson (Columbus, Neb.)

·        Aubrey Baumann (Chester, S.D.)

·        Haleigh Fitzsimmons (Lincoln, Neb.)

·        Kenna Holtzen (Stromsburg, Neb.)

·        Madison Koch (Doniphan, Neb.)

·        Avery Lewis (Seward, Neb.)

·        Lizbeth Vargas-Tapia (Omaha, Neb.)

·        Maddie Wittstruck (Milford, Neb.)

Competition scores in 2022
Jan. 19 – 63.85
Jan. 26 – 63.55
Jan. 27 – 69.9
Jan. 28 – 69.73
Feb. 4-5 – 55.9 | 61.72 | 61.38
Feb. 11 – 70.47

The Concordia University Competitive Cheer and Dance teams will now prepare to host their own event – the Concordia University Duals on Saturday, Feb. 19. The competition is set to begin at 10 a.m. CT from Friedrich Arena. At last season’s Concordia Cheer & Dance Invitational, the Bulldogs placed second in both the cheer and dance competitions.