A new era for Concordia University Wrestling will get underway this November. Head Coach Josh Watts' Bulldogs have announced a schedule featuring eight duals and five tournaments for the 2024-25 season.
Concordia Athletics has announced the hiring of Josh Watts as Head Wrestling Coach and Isaiah Crosby as Assistant Wrestling Coach. Watts becomes the 13th head coach in the history of the program.
Honored as an all-around student-athlete, Creighton Baughman was recognized on July 17 as a Second Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. Baughman earned his degree in Biology from Concordia.
Already and NAIA Scholar-Athlete and NWCA Scholar All-American, Creighton Baughman has also been honored as an Academic All-District award winner by College Sports Communicators.
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When peeling back the layers that made up the 2023-24 Concordia University Wrestling season, the program’s progress becomes more evident. The Bulldogs believe they have laid a foundation for future success.
Three Bulldogs were recognized by the NWCA as 2024 Scholar All-Americans on March 19: seniors Creighton Baughman and Stephen Duffy and freshman Bryson Bussinger. Baughman has earned this distinction in back-to-back years.
The national tournament run for Creighton Baughman ended on day two as part of consolation round three. Baughman went 2-2 on the weekend as one of three national qualifiers from Concordia.
One of three Bulldogs to take the NAIA national stage on Thursday (Feb. 29), Creighton Baughman kept his season alive while going 2-1. Tommy Wentz and Mason Garcia also competed at the national tournament.
A group of four Bulldogs represented the Concordia Wrestling program on the list of 2023-24 NAIA men’s wrestling Scholar-Athletes. Repeat award winners are Henry Gaertner and Anthony Perez.
The 67th annual NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championships will take place Thursday through Saturday in Park City, Kan. The Bulldogs will be represented in Park City by Creighton Baughman, Tommy Wentz and Mason Garcia.
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When peeling back the layers that made up the 2023-24 Concordia University Wrestling season, the program’s progress becomes more evident. The Bulldogs believe they have laid a foundation for future success.
Featured StoryTattooed just above Creighton Baughman’s right knee is the word “SAVED” in all caps. Says the accomplished Baughman, "'Saved' was always the word that came to mind when I think of the transformation that finding new faith has done for me."
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After surprising many outsiders last season, Concordia Wrestling believes it is equipped for greater successes in 2023-24 as Head Coach Chase Clasen enters his second year leading the program. National qualifier Creighton Baughman sets the tone in the room.
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Concordia Wrestling made a statement in the way that it exceeded expectations in 2022-23. In Chase Clasen's first season as head coach, the Bulldogs shrugged off their preseason GPAC placement of sixth and equaled a school record for dual wins in a season.
Featured StoryThe trials, the tribulations and six years of grinding made Issiah Burks' stunningly dominant GPAC championship run that much sweeter. The Hemet, Calif., native has seized his one last chance to reach the national championships.
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Head Coach Chase Clasen has entered the picture after the Bulldogs placed sixth at the GPAC tournament in back-to-back years. The 2022-23 roster features veterans with something to prove and a talented group of newcomers.
Featured StoryFor Concordia Wrestling, the past couple of seasons have been about following the lead of standouts Mario Ybarra and Jacob Telles and building towards a return to conference supremacy. The Bulldogs believe they made steps forward this winter.
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All-American Mario Ybarra and GPAC champion Jacob Telles return to form the backbone of a Concordia Wrestling program now led by first-year Head Coach Myron Bradbury. Bradbury has the task of bringing along a young team.
Featured StoryIt wasn't always easy in 2020-21 considering all that the program dealt with, but the season may have been an important one for growth and reflection. It also ended with Mario Ybarra on the podium.
Featured StoryIn terms of athletic and academic achievement, Mario Ybarra stands out among Bulldogs who make up a perennially strong wrestling program. He's ready to take the lead and make another big step forward.
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