Based on their performances this outdoor season, both senior Zach Lurz and assistant coach Ed McLaughlin have been selected as NAIA regional honorees by the USTFCCA, as announced on Monday (May 22).
The Concordia track and field programs are making their return to Gulf Shores, Ala., the site that of plenty of thrilling memories. In each of the last two years, the program has celebrated either a men’s (2015) or women’s (2016) team national title.
Featured StoryIt would be difficult to find an athlete with a more impressive résumé than senior Zach Lurz. Says Lurz, "I’m sure I’ll look back in five years and think that this was amazing." Lurz has four national titles to his credit.
A group of 33 Bulldogs will be heading to Gulf Shores, Ala., for the 2017 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. The action is set to get started on Thursday, May 25. The Concordia women are defending national champs.
With one last chance to record automatic national qualifying marks, the Concordia University track and field squads produced two fresh 'A' standards and seven event titles (counting events with 5+ competitors).
The Twilight Meet is back after a year hiatus. The Bulldogs will welcome athletes from 13 other institutions for a one-day meet that will take place in and around Bulldog Stadium.
The awards keep flying in for senior standout Lucas Wiechman, who has now swept GPAC Track and Field Outstanding Athlete of the Year awards for 2017. Zach Lurz took home the honor of Men’s Field Performance of the Meet.
The Concordia University track and field programs combined for 10 GPAC event titles and claimed team finishes of second (men) and third (women) at the conference outdoor championships held in Fremont on Friday and Saturday.
Three different Bulldogs combined for four GPAC individual titles on the opening day of the conference outdoor championships. The Bulldog women are leading the GPAC while the men are currently in second.
It’s GPAC week for the top 10 nationally-ranked Concordia track and field squads. After indoor conference placements of second (men) and fourth (women), the Bulldogs have their sights set on moving up the ladder.
Featured StoryConcordia's storied track and field programs enter a new season thankful for the opportunity to compete. The Bulldogs will kick things off with the Early Bird Meet on Dec. 4-5.
Featured StoryHe can help fix your roof and he can make you smile. National champion track star and alum Michael Saalfeld owns a fun and endearing personality to go along with all the accolades.
Featured StoryThere had been many close calls and a series of national runner-up claims made by Concordia athletic teams in a variety of sports. In May of 2015, men's track & field broke through with a long-awaited team national title.
Featured StoryShe's a GPAC champion, a "pro hammocker" and a "novice kayaker." Kennedy Mogul is helping uplift her teammates during these strange times with her colorful personality.
Featured StoryA senior in the class of 2020, Jacob Cornelio has made the decision to return in the spring of 2021 to complete his outdoor track and field eligibility. He discussed that decision and his NAIA weight throw title.
Featured StoryConcordia track and field was fortunate to complete its indoor season, but then had the 2020 outdoor campaign wiped out. Coach Matt Beisel expects this to be just a temporary speed bump for his programs.
Featured StoryNamed GPAC Athlete of the Year as just a sophomore, Rachel Battershell became an elite athlete in short order. The Wyoming native sees no limits to what she can do with God at her side.
Featured StoryA two-time discus national champion, senior Addie Shaw shows her teammates the path to success in leading by example. The small-town Nebraskan is a jack-of-all-trades with the ability to reach the podium many times in 2020.
Featured StoryJacob Cornelio enters his senior hopeful of adding his name to the long list of throws national champions at Concordia. However, the native of Elk Grove, Calif., is so much more than his credentials.
Featured StoryBoth Concordia programs expect a lot of themselves after placing in the top 10 nationally a year ago. The Bulldogs will be led by stars like Jacob Cornelio, Adrianna Shaw, Cody Williams and many others.
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