A trio of Bulldogs represented Concordia Wrestling with 2021-22 all-conference accolades. Mario Ybarra collected the fourth All-GPAC honor of his career while Issiah Burks and Jacob Telles were also recognized.
When all was settled, Concordia emerged from the GPAC Championships with two national qualifiers in Jacob Telles and Mario Ybarra. The latter reached the 133-pound title match while helping the Bulldogs place sixth as a team.
On the opening day of the GPAC Wrestling Championships, four Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals of their respective brackets while nine total Concordia competitors remain alive heading into day two.
Twelve Bulldogs will take to the mats in Mitchell, S.D., on Friday and Saturday for the 2022 GPAC Wrestling Championships. The Concordia roster includes returning national qualifiers in Mario Ybarra and Jacob Telles.
In the final event of the regular season, six Bulldogs combined to claim seven wins as part of the Dave Edmonds Sioux City Invitational on Saturday (Feb. 5). Anthony Perez took sixth place at 157 pounds.
Issiah Burks and Mario Ybarra got a proper sendoff on Thursday (Feb. 3) as they both claimed victories on senior night. Their contributions helped the Bulldogs defeat York, 31-9, in the final dual of the 2021-22 season.
Concordia will honor a pair of seniors on Thursday night when York College will be in town for a dual. Issiah Burks and Mario Ybarra will be honored in a pre-dual ceremony. It will be the final home dual of the 2021-22 season.
Conference dual action wrapped up on Saturday (Jan. 29) as the Bulldogs went 1-2 with the win coming over Jamestown, 27-17. Concordia went 3-5 in conference duals and will finish in sixth place in the GPAC standings.
A second round of GPAC duals is coming up on Saturday for Concordia Wrestling, which will take on Northwestern, Briar Cliff and Jamestown in Sioux City, Iowa. The Bulldogs own a conference record of 2-3.
In the highlight of the night for the Bulldogs on Friday (Jan. 14), TJ Huber won by decision at 174. GPAC leading Doane won the dual, 39-3, while securing three pins. Head Coach Myron Bradbury's squad is now 2-3 in GPAC duals.
Featured StoryThe great heights reached by the Concordia Wrestling program mean that expectations are always high. Gabe Crawford and Mario Ybarra are the leaders of a youthful roster.
Featured StoryAn accomplished collegiate wrestler, Concordia University graduate Ceron Francisco continues to chase his dreams on the mat while also coaching within the GPAC.
Featured StoryDuring a championship 2019-20 season, Coach Levi Calhoun's squad swept GPAC regular-season and tournament titles, sent eight qualifiers to nationals and placed 15th in the NAIA.
Featured StoryIn his short time as a Concordia athlete, Farmer produced something that will never be forgotten, even if he did come up just a bit short of the ultimate goal. What he achieved was about more than winning wrestling matches.
Featured StoryIt was a big season for the likes of Deandre Chery, Alberto Garcia and Michael Stann, who helped lead the Bulldogs to a GPAC dual title in 2018-19. Garcia then found his way onto the All-America podium.
Featured StoryAt long last, Walker Fisher has accomplished a career long goal in his last opportunity to make it happen. The senior from Ashland, Neb., will take his shot at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships this Friday and Saturday.
Featured StoryUnder the direction of new head coach Levi Calhoun, the Concordia wrestling program is looking for big things this winter. The Bulldogs are led by the likes of three nationally-ranked competitors, including Deandre Chery.
Featured StoryFrom different parts of the country, four young men converged on Seward, Neb., in 2013, eventually leaving a lasting impression. Now three of them are graduate assistant coaches within the GPAC.
Featured StorySometimes, life comes at you fast. Over the last couple of months, Levi Calhoun has become both a head coach and a father for the first time. He discussed why he's ready for his new roles.
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The 2017-18 wrestling season brought the feel good story of Jerry Stepps III and the tournament All-American run by Giovanni Castillo. The Bulldogs placed 22nd at the national championships behind three qualifiers.
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