SEWARD, Neb. – Fresh off a runner-up claim at its own Concordia Cheer & Dance Invite, the Concordia University Dance team returned to action on Wednesday (Feb. 20) and defeated visiting Hastings, 72.35 to 68.70. It marked the third GPAC dual win of the season for the improving Bulldogs.
Head Coach Mandi Maser’s squad has now competed in five separate events since the season began on Jan. 13. Concordia’s score on Wednesday came in above (72.35 to 71.26) what it turned in last week.
“Bulldog Dance continues to increase difficulty and improve their scores,” Maser said. “We have some great momentum going into our last regular-season competition on Feb. 20. This is a special group of ladies that love to dance and their competitive spirit keeps growing every competition.”
Concordia had only minor deductions while again executing its routine at a high level. The Bulldogs earned high marks in the categories of team turn and team leap while posting solid scores across the board.
The competition team for the Bulldogs on Wednesday included:
· Katherine Anderson (Columbus, Neb.)
· Haleigh Fitzsimmons (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Kenna Holtzen (Stromsburg, Neb.)
· Avery Lewis (Seward, Neb.)
· Hannah Schmidt (Gretna, Neb.)
· Lizbeth Vargas-Tapia (Omaha, Neb.)
· Madeline Wittstruck (Milford, Neb.)
In previous competitions this season, the Concordia Dance team has won duals over Mount Marty and College of Saint Mary, lost to Morningside and earned second place at the Friends University Day of Duals.
The Bulldogs will be at home again on Saturday, Feb. 20 to host Doane. The competition will be staged inside Friedrich Arena. The approximate start time will be 2:30 p.m. CT (halftime of the women’s basketball game).