With the help of Anthony Perez's tech fall at 157, the Bulldogs emerged with a 32-18 GPAC dual win over Midland on Thursday (Dec. 9). Concordia won six of the 10 matches, including a triumph for TJ Huber at 174.
With the help of Anthony Perez's tech fall at 157, the Bulldogs emerged with a 32-18 GPAC dual win over Midland on Thursday (Dec. 9). Concordia won six of the 10 matches, including a triumph for TJ Huber at 174.
In its second home appearance of the 2021-22 season, the Concordia Wrestling team will host Midland for a Thursday (Dec. 9) dual. The Bulldogs will seek their second GPAC dual victory of the season.
A trio of Bulldogs earned place finishes at the Doane Open on Saturday (Dec. 4) in Crete, Neb., where Concordia wrestlers combined for 30 wins. The outing marked the fifth tournament this season for Head Coach Myron Bradbury's squad.
In an event that featured all nine GPAC wrestling institutions, the Bulldogs earned a win over Dakota Wesleyan and fell at the hands of Morningside on Saturday (Dec. 1). Jacob Telles provided one of the highlights with a pin to end the night.
All GPAC wrestling squads will descend upon Sioux City, Iowa, on Wednesday for a significant conference event. As part of the evening, the Bulldogs will dual Dakota Wesleyan and Morningside.
For his performances at the Younes Hospitality Open, Mario Ybarra has been recognized as the GPAC Wrestler of the Week. Ybarra placed second in the 133-pound elite bracket and defeated two nationally ranked opponents.
Highlighting the efforts of 18 Bulldogs at the Younes Hospitality Open, Mario Ybarra claimed second place in the 133-pound elite division. Thomas Ivey and Mason Garcia also earned place finishes while up against top-notch competition.
There were few takeaways from the Dakota Wesleyan Open as the Bulldogs entered only five competitors into the tournament. Most notably, Isaac Agabin recorded two pins in action on Saturday (Nov. 13).
Dominant performances from Mason Garcia and Jacob Telles helped salvage the night to some degree as the Bulldogs hosted Hastings in their 2021-22 home debut. The Broncos wound up winning, 29-17, on Thursday (Nov. 11).
Concordia Wrestling is looking forward to its first home appearance of the 2021-22 season. The Bulldogs will host Hastings on Thursday as part of Faculty Night inside Friedrich Arena.
Under 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.
From 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.
Sometimes, 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.
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.
Rarely, if ever, has success been set on a tee for Jerry Stepps III to smash out of the ballpark. Rather, it’s been quite the opposite in some cases. It never stopped Jerry from dreaming big or making it big as a senior.
Ceron Francisco will go down as an all-time great Bulldog for the way he has handled himself on and off the mat. A national runner up back in March, Ceron is headed to Charlottesville to join the Cavalier Wrestling Club.
Kirk Kaliszewski and two other national qualifiers return for a wrestling program looking to continue a run of GPAC dominance and national prominence. The Bulldogs will have a different look with 18 newcomers.
In the first season of head coach Andrew Nicola's tenure, the Concordia wrestling program maintained its perch atop the conference and the senior class went out in style.
Ceron Francisco has gone from a fascination – largely because of his stature and physical appearance separated him – to an obvious fan favorite and to one of the most respected student-athletes at Concordia.
This isn’t exactly the way Ken Burkhardt Jr. planned it. First recruited to Concordia as a linebacker on the football team, Burkhardt Jr. has become an accomplished wrestler and owner of the most wins in program history.
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