Fifty-three Bulldogs from Concordia Track & Field collected 2025-26 NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards. The list includes 28 repeat honorees.
Concordia Track & Field dominated the final release of conference athlete of the week awards for the 2026 outdoor season with three honorees.
he GPAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships will return to Midland University for the first time since 2017. The Bulldogs enter the meet leading the conference in six events.
Standout Bulldog athletes represented Concordia Track & Field over three days (April 23-25) of the Drake Relays. The action wrapped up on April 25 from Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
Nathan Baldwin and Harper Boche headlined the Prairie Wolf Invite with automatic national qualifying marks in the hammer throw. Meanwhile at the Drake Relays, it was a full day for superstar Adrianna Rodencal.
Adrianna Rodencal's latest exploits have resulted in another NAIA National Athlete of the Week award. Rodencal ran NAIA top times in the 100- and 400-meter hurdles at the Dutcher Memorial.
In the week prior to the GPAC Outdoor Championships, Concordia Track & Field will be represented at the Drake Relays and the Prairie Wolf Invite. Both Bulldog teams are nationally ranked.
Rodencal steals spotlight with two NAIA top times; Bulldogs accumulate 12 titles at Dutcher Memorial
Adrianna Rodencal ran personal bests that put her atop the NAIA leaderboard in both hurdles events. Rodencal and company combined for 12 event titles at the Dutcher Memorial hosted by Doane.
In a disjointed week of action, dozens of Bulldogs competed on Wednesday-Thursday (April 15-16) at the Dutcher Memorial and Red Raider Open. Hank Moore made a move in the decathlon in a major highlight.
National qualifiers Jonny Jurchen and Adysen McCarter have been recognized for their continued excellence. On April 15, both Bulldogs were honored as GPAC Athletes of the Week.
Featured StoryFresh 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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryThere have been moments of frustration and self-doubt, but senior Anna Baack overcame those struggles to return to a national qualifying level. Her story is one of perseverance with the help of a strong support system.
Featured StoryXavier Ross enjoyed a breakthrough 2020 indoor season and now hopes for even better in 2021. The Chicago area native has his sights set on the school's 400 meter record.
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.