In the first outdoor meet of 2021, Bulldog athletes combined for four automatic national qualifying marks, five ‘B’ standards and nine event titles while in action at the Viking Relays.
In the first outdoor meet of 2021, Bulldog athletes combined for four automatic national qualifying marks, five ‘B’ standards and nine event titles while in action at the Viking Relays.
Fresh off a thrilling 2021 indoor season, the Bulldogs have high hopes for the spring. The roster has been beefed up for outdoor track & field, which is back after a year hiatus in 2020.
A total of 22 Bulldogs collected 2021 NAIA indoor All-America honors courtesy of their performances at the national championships. The list includes national champions Rachel Battershell and Josie Puelz.
On the final day of the NAIA indoor national meet, the Concordia men wrapped up a 12th place finish while six more individuals earned All-America awards. The women placed third a day earlier.
Concordia Women's Track & Field has attained the best indoor national finish in program history with the help of another national title from Rachel Battershell.
On day two of the national meet, Zach Bennetts and Chase Berry claimed All-America awards in the pole vault to highlight action on the men's side. Two relays also advanced to event finals.
Day one of the 2021 NAIA indoor championships was a memorable one as Josie Puelz captured the pole vault national title. Teammate Erin Mapson also earned All-America honors.
Thirty-seven members of the Concordia Track & Field programs are making their final preparations for the 2021 NAIA Indoor Championships. The qualifying field possesses 21 career All-America awards.
The success experienced by the Concordia Women's Track & Field program has been a byproduct of the special combination of talent, faith, family atmosphere and elite competition within the program.
On the same day he was recognized as the GPAC Coach of the Year, Concordia’s Matt Beisel has also been named the NAIA Midwest Region Coach of the Year by the USTFCCCA.
She'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.
A 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.
Concordia 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.
Named 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.
A 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.
Jacob 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.
Both 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.
Incoming Bulldogs Chase Berry and Josie Puelz are getting set for a unique opportunity to rub elbows with Olympians at the Capitol District Pole Vault in Omaha on Aug. 1. Berry and Puelz bring lofty expectations to Concordia.
We call this an “untold story” because for quite some time, Samantha “Sam” Liermann chose to keep her struggles mostly between herself, her coach and those closest to her.
Claire Cornell and Mackenzie Koepke have taken advantage of a historic point in time for Concordia athletics. After contributing to a national title in basketball, the two freshmen will take to the national stage in outdoor track.
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