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.
Jose Sanchez, Tavoris Smith and Mozes Valenzuela Smith combined for five wins while leading the Bulldogs at the Dan Harris Open on Sunday (Nov. 7). Sanchez paced the team with three wins.
Mason Garcia cruised through the 197-pound bracket with five pins while highlighting the efforts of the Bulldogs at the season opening York Open. Concordia wrestlers combined for 11 top-four place finishes.
Among the highlights of the preseason ratings, Bulldogs Mario Ybarra and Jacob Telles appeared in the NAIA national rankings. As a team, Concordia landed at No. 4 in the GPAC ratings and received votes nationally.
Featured StoryAll-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.
Myron Bradbury has been hired to take the reins of the Concordia Wrestling program. The former Lindsey Wilson Associate Head Wrestling Coach replaces Levi Calhoun, now Assistant AD at Concordia.
Also an NWCA Scholar All-American, Mario Ybarra has been chosen as a CoSIDA Academic All-District award winner. Ybarra earned All-America honors in 2021 and studies computer science.
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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