Ken Burkhardt Jr. is on a roll. Following a career milestone and 197-pound title at the Doane Open, the two-time All-American from Milford has been named the GPAC wrestler of the week.
Ken Burkhardt Jr. became the first competitor in Concordia wrestling history to reach 100 wins during his dominant day at the Doane University Open. Burkhardt Jr. was one of eight Bulldogs to earn a place finish.
After a close call last week at Doane, 13th-ranked Concordia returned to its dominant ways on Friday night. The Bulldogs won eight of 10 matches as part of a 38-8 victory over Northwest Tech.
For the first time this season, the 13th-ranked Concordia wrestling squad will entertain the home fans inside Walz Arena. The Bulldogs host Northwest Kansas Technical College at 7 p.m. CT on Friday.
Nate Bennett's 165-pound title highlighted the efforts of the ninth-ranked Bulldogs at the Buena Vista University Open in Storm Lake, Iowa. Three other Bulldogs also earned place finishes.
The ninth-ranked Bulldogs survived a close call while extending their GPAC dual win streak to 16 at Doane on Friday night. Ken Burkhardt Jr. and Kodie Cole both recorded pins for the victors.
The ninth-ranked Concordia University wrestling team will look to continue its run of GPAC dominance when it travels to Crete for a dual with Doane on Friday. The Bulldogs have won 15-straight conference duals.
A group of 19 Bulldogs combined for 33 victories while up against a loaded field at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Open. Ken Burkhardt Jr. advanced to the semifinals of the 197-pound bracket.
On the strength of a 9-0 start and two tournament titles, senior Ceron Francisco has been named the GPAC wrestler of the week. Last week he won the 285-pound title at the Dakota Wesleyan Open.
Five different Bulldogs earned place finishes at the Dakota Wesleyan Open held Saturday in Mitchell, S.D. Ceron Francisco remains perfect this season after winning the 285-pound title.
Featured StoryThe GPAC Coach of the Year honor for Josh Watts reflected the progress made by Concordia Wrestling over the past two seasons. The Bulldogs placed second in the GPAC and 20th in the NAIA in 2025-26.
Featured StoryHead Coach Josh Watts enters his second season with an overall more talented and deeper roster as compared to a year ago. The Bulldogs expect to build upon a strong 2024-25 season with six returning national qualifiers.
Featured StoryThe first year of Josh Watts’ tenure proved to be an unquestionable success. Many markers reached by the Bulldogs had not been achieved since 2020. The season ended with two Concordia wrestlers reaching the podium.
Featured StoryThe hiring of Josh Watts in July set in motion a whirlwind pre-fall semester stretch that saw Concordia Wrestling tidy up and fortify a 2024-25 roster that put the pieces together during an impressive second semester.
Featured StoryIt's a new era for Concordia Wrestling under Head Coach Josh Watts. The program welcomes back its three national qualifiers while adding nine freshmen and seven transfers to the mix.
Featured StoryUnmistakable for his physical stature and larger-than-life presence, Ceron Francisco captivated the Concordia University, Nebraska campus and left a legacy that went beyond the results on the mat.
Featured StoryWhen 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."
Featured StoryAfter 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.
Featured StoryConcordia 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.