The pieces fell into place for a women's track and field squad that won its first GPAC indoor title since 2010. Meanwhile, the Bulldog men placed second. Concordia athletes combined for seven GPAC event titles.
It came down to the wire, but junior Jessica Deterding broke the school record in the pentathlon as part of the first day of the GPAC championships. Meanwhile, Cody Williams tops the heptathlon leaderboard.
The Concordia University track and field programs are getting set to host the GPAC indoor championship meet for the first time since 2015. Both Bulldog squads have hopes of making a run at titles.
The NAIA's second ranked men's and women's track and field squads hosted the annual Concordia Indoor Invite and came away with five event titles and 12 performances that met the 'A' standard.
Athletes from 14 teams are getting set to compete inside the Fieldhouse on Friday as part of the annual Concordia Indoor Invite. The Bulldogs will enter the meet with 22 automatic national qualifying marks.
Scattered among two area meets, Concordia continued a strong opening month of the 2019 indoor season. Morgan De Jong added her name to the qualifying field and a school record nearly fell in the women's 4x4.
Featured StorySome special things have transpired in the opening three weeks of the indoor season for Concordia track and field. A team effort across the board has the Bulldogs ranked second nationally for both men and women.
Featured StoryNot one to get too high or too low, senior Leah Larson has provided a calming presence for the Bulldog track and field jumps crew. The Norfolk, Neb., native has flourished in her senior season for nationally-ranked Concordia.
The Concordia track and field programs hauled in three of the four GPAC weekly awards, as announced by the conference on Wednesday (Jan. 30). The winners are Taylor Grove, Josiah McAllister and Cody Williams.
Cody Williams starred in the heptathlon, Leah Larson broke her own triple jump record and the top 10 ranked Bulldog squads produced a total of seven new automatic national qualifying marks at the Concordia Classic.
Featured StoryWhile feeling the best she ever has physically and mentally, Hastings native Jenna Esch has thrived in her third and final year as a Bulldog. Says Esch, "It’s been really special what I’ve been able to do, especially with this group of people."
Featured StoryOn the heels of a fine indoor season, Concordia Track & Field sets its focus upon the 2024 outdoor campaign. The Bulldogs will attempt to build upon the All-America awards won by 15 individuals at the indoor national meet.
Featured StoryThe ‘aha moment’ for Zach Zohner occurred during the middle of the 2023 indoor season when he decided he would no longer let the fear of injury monopolize his thoughts. The right mentality set him on a path to a national title.
Featured StoryEnergetic and intensely competitive, Rylee Haecker has been described by coaches as "a gamer." Beyond athletics, Haecker is caring and outgoing, is a positive encourager of her teammates and is devout in her faith.
Featured StoryIf the Bulldog Early Bird Meet is any indication, Concordia Track & Field is in for a phenomenal 2023-24 indoor season. The Bulldogs enter 2024 expecting to compete with the best of the GPAC and the NAIA once again.
Featured StoryWith only a cinder track and no dedicated indoor facilities, Coach John Knight went to work building up the Concordia Cross Country and Track & Field programs. He succeeded in landing some of the top athletes in school history.
Featured StoryIn winding down a fifth year of a remarkable collegiate journey, the triple major Rachel Battershell has rediscovered the joy that made her a champion. Nearing the finish line, Battershell reflected on an experience she calls "really special."
Featured StoryOutdoor track season has nearly arrived for the Bulldogs, who are coming off indoor GPAC placements of first for the women and third for the men. The dynamics change with a different set of events on tap for outdoor track.
Featured StoryTwenty Bulldogs return who experienced the 2022 NAIA indoor national meet. The group includes past national champions Rachel Battershell and Josie Puelz. The program again has high hopes as the 2023 season has arrived.
Featured StoryIn a different era of Bulldog Athletics, Bob Schulze left a legacy as a four-sport athlete. Schulze may not have known exactly what he was getting into, but 58 years after his graduation from Concordia, he knows that God led him to the perfect place.