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It was an era of change for Concordia Volleyball. As the calendar flipped to a new millennium, the Bulldogs transitioned to the newly formed Great Plains Athletic Conference while turning to a new head coach.
The Concordia Volleyball program is set to open the 2025 season in mid-August with a visit from York. The complete slate features 24 regular season contests, including two major weekend events.
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During the spring semester, the powerhouse Concordia Volleyball program began the process of shaping the team's identity for 2025. The Bulldogs are preparing to 'let it rip' in big moments this fall.
All-Americans Ashley Keck and Gabi Nordaker were named to the primary eight-player All-Midlands Volleyball Team chosen by the Omaha World-Herald. Four other Bulldogs were recognized with honorable mention status.
Concordia Volleyball has finished a season in the NAIA top 15 for the sixth-straight year. The Bulldogs appeared at No. 5 in the NAIA postseason coaches' poll announced on Dec. 18.
A group of four Bulldogs from Concordia Volleyball were named 2024 CSC Academic All-District honorees. The award winners are Becca Gebhardt, Ashley Keck, Cassidy Knust and Savannah Shelburne.
Ashley Keck (first team) and Gabi Nordaker (second team) were honored on Dec. 17 as 2024 NAIA All-Americans. Keck and Nordaker helped the Bulldogs to a 27-4 record and NAIA national quarterfinal appearance.
Featured StoryNo matter the result, the Bulldogs stayed gritty throughout a 2024 season that upheld the program's lofty standards. The '24 Concordia team broke program records for winning percentage and GPAC wins in a season.
For her efforts in advancing the Bulldogs to the 2024 NAIA National Quarterfinals, junior Ashley Keck was named to the NAIA National Championship All-Tournament Team.
A bid for the program's first ever advancement to the national semifinals came up short on Saturday (Dec. 7) as the fourth-seeded Bulldogs were defeated by No. 5 seed Bellevue in five sets.
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It's a transcendent class that has helped Concordia Volleyball reach heights it had never before seen. Collectively, the group has set a new standard while living out the program's values: love, hard work, sacrifice and trust.
Featured StoryBree Burtwistle knew her time was coming. It just took some patience and persistence before she could burst onto the scene as one of the NAIA's best setters. A transfer in her third year as a Bulldog, Burt is soaking up a 2022 season of winning with her best friends.
Featured StoryThree-straight NAIA top 15 finishes lead the Concordia Volleyball program into a 2022 campaign that comes with high hopes. The Bulldogs believe they are primed to take things a step farther after back-to-back national quarterfinal appearances.
Featured StoryCamryn Opfer has continued to make a name for herself within the community she has always called home. The Seward High School alum has a habit of playing big in big moments for a Concordia Volleyball program that has grabbed the national spotlight.
Featured StoryIn terms of the approach and the goals of the Concordia Volleyball program, not much has changed since the 2021 season ended in the national quarterfinals. The Bulldogs grew in confidence this spring while 'leaning in' in anticipation of the 2022 campaign.
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In a season that came with its share of challenges, the Bulldogs never gave up while advancing to the national quarterfinals for the second season in a row. The 2021 Bulldogs earned the program's best ever final national ranking.
Featured StoryFour years was just not enough for Tara Callahan, who returned to the Bulldogs in 2021 to provide steady leadership and consistently excellent play on the court. Her journey has included many mountaintop moments and unshakable bonds.
Featured StoryRanked seventh in the NAIA in the preseason, Concordia Volleyball is ready to follow up a national quarterfinal run this past spring. "GPAC championship level effort" is the expectation.
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As disjointed and unique as it was, the 2020-21 season provided plenty of rewards for staff, players and supporters of the Concordia Volleyball, which finished ranked No. 8 in the NAIA.
Featured StoryThis wasn't exactly how they expected their senior seasons to look, but these Bulldogs aren't focusing on the negative. They are grateful for the chance to continue the program's rise.
