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An accomplished collegiate wrestler, Concordia University graduate Ceron Francisco continues to chase his dreams on the mat while also coaching within the GPAC.
An accomplished collegiate wrestler, Concordia University graduate Ceron Francisco continues to chase his dreams on the mat while also coaching within the GPAC.
The defending GPAC champions are looking ahead to the 2020-21 season. The new slate has been announced for head coach Levi Calhoun's program, which begin the campaign on Oct. 30.
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has named senior Darrin Miller and sophomore Mario Ybarra as 2019-20 Scholar All-Americans. Both Bulldogs represented the program at the national tournament.
During 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.
In 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.
Tanner Farmer's bid for a national title fell just short of the mark at the 2020 NAIA Wrestling National Championships. Farmer was one of two Bulldogs to earn All-America honors.
Tanner Farmer and Alberto Garcia have locked up All-America awards while advancing to the semifinals of the NAIA Wrestling National Championships. The Bulldogs are in 13th place as a team.
A group of eight Bulldogs will descend upon Hartman Arena near Wichita, Kan., for the 2020 NAIA Wrestling National Championships. The action will begin on Friday (March 7).
Tanner Farmer (wrestler of the year) and Levi Calhoun (coach of the year) pulled in major honors from the GPAC. Meanwhile, Farmer was one of eight Bulldogs to earn All-GPAC recognition.
Concordia will take eight qualifiers to the 2020 NAIA Wrestling National Championships. The Bulldog qualifying field grew on Tuesday (Feb. 25) when Deandre Chery was announced as an at-large selection.
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.
It 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.
In 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.
The 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.
An accomplished collegiate wrestler, Concordia University graduate Ceron Francisco continues to chase his dreams on the mat while also coaching within the GPAC.
During 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.
In 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.
It 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.
At 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.
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.
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