Wrestling News

NAIA Opening Round Preview: 2026 Salina Bracket

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:32:00 +0000

The eighth national tournament appearance in Bulldog Baseball history will take place in Salina, Kansas. Concordia will meet in Salina along with host Kansas Wesleyan in addition to Johnson and Our Lady of the Lake.

Women's soccer takes new shape during spring under Weides' direction

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:31:00 +0000

Fresh off leading the men's soccer program to a GPAC tournament title in year 18 as head coach, Jason Weides has made a major shift. Members of the women's soccer team welcomed the longtime Bulldog with open arms.

Rodencal GPAC dominance nets national awards from NAIA, USTFCCCA

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:57:00 +0000

The accolades won't stop coming for Adrianna Rodencal. Following a dominant GPAC meet, the Lincoln Lutheran alum was named a national athlete of the week by the NAIA and the USTFCCCA.

Sensational seniors Rodencal, Velders honored as final BAAM Athletes of Month for '25-26

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Accomplished seniors with All-America honors to their credit, Adrianna Rodencal and Nick Velders have been voted Concordia's BAAM Athletes of the Month for April 2026.

Bulldog Weekly Report (May 5)

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:35:00 +0000

Every Tuesday, the Bulldog Weekly Report provides the latest news and notes on Concordia athletics and details the week’s results and top performers while taking a look at what’s next (May 5, 2026).

Johnson earns second GPAC Pitcher of the Year award; five Bulldogs named to league's first team

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:10:00 +0000

For the second season in a row, Alex Johnson has been named the GPAC Pitcher of the Year. Johnson and four other Bulldogs were recognized as 2026 First Team All-GPAC selections.

Meet Preview: 2026 Concordia Twilight

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The GPAC Outdoor Championships are in the books, but one home meet remains on the 2026 slate. The Bulldogs will host the Concordia Twilight on Friday inside Bulldog Stadium.

Arduous GPAC championship slugfest goes to opposition in extras

Tue, 05 May 2026 02:05:00 +0000

No lead was safe in a rare game where the word ‘epic’ actually applies. Ultimately, Doane rallied to defeat the Bulldogs, 17-16, in 10 innings in the GPAC Championship Game. Bronx Lewis slugged two home runs.

Farritor, Hart chosen to first team; 10 Bulldogs earn All-GPAC honors

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:02:00 +0000

Keira Farritor and Mary Beth Hart represented Concordia Softball with first team accolades on the GPAC All-Conference honor roll. They were two of 10 Bulldogs honored by the GPAC for the 2026 season.

Rodencal crushes final GPAC meet; Bulldogs win six conference outdoor event titles

Sun, 03 May 2026 03:46:00 +0000

Adrianna Rodencal continues to add more layers to her storied career, pushing her career GPAC title count to 14. Concordia finished the '26 GPAC outdoor meet with place finishes of third (women) and fifth (men).

2026 GPAC Baseball Championship Preview

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:26:00 +0000

Rivals Concordia and Doane are set to clash in the GPAC Championship Game for the fourth time in six seasons. This year's title tilt will take place at the Doane Ballfield Complex on Monday, May 4.

Dawgs roll through Concordia Bracket, advance to GPAC final for seventh time

Sat, 02 May 2026 03:22:00 +0000

The work of a relentless offense and a deep bullpen carried Concordia through its own bracket and into the GPAC final. The Bulldogs trounced DWU, 14-5, in Lincoln on Friday (May 1).

Gutz wins GPAC javelin title; Bulldogs reside in top three after meet's opening day

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:13:00 +0000

Emry Gutz claimed a second straight GPAC javelin championship while helping the Bulldog men pile up 47.5 team points on day one of the conference meet. Both Bulldog teams reside in the top three heading into day two.

Sweeton dazzles; Bulldogs launch three home runs in postseason thumping of DWU

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:08:00 +0000

The Bulldogs moved within one win of advancing to the GPAC Championship Game while thumping DWU, 12-1, in seven innings on Thursday (April 30). Micah Sweeton dazzled and the lineup came three with three home runs.

Dawgs outlasted by Dordt in must-win game

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:43:00 +0000

With the two most dangerous hitting teams clashing in the GPAC tournament, the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead on second-seeded Dordt but surrendered the contest late, 6-4, on Thursday.

Concordia’s starting lineup awarded All-GPAC honors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0000

Six Bulldogs make the final cut for the 2025-26 GPAC All-Conference honors on Thursday (April 30). Honorees in both doubles and singles this season were Seniors Hugo Fuentes Gomez, Nick Velders, Daniel Caballeros and Leo Lopez.

Six Dawgs land on All-GPAC awards list

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

A spectacular breakout season for many Bulldogs led to a slew of the roster finding their names on the 2025-26 GPAC All-Conference list. CUNE Women’s Tennis had six make the honor roll, with five on the singles all-GPAC team.

Fifty-three Bulldogs represent track & field program with Scholar-Athlete recognition

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0000

Fifty-three Bulldogs from Concordia Track & Field collected 2025-26 NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards. The list includes 28 repeat honorees.

Scholar-Athlete total skyrockets to 15 for 2026 Concordia Baseball

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0000

Concordia Baseball nearly doubled its NAIA Scholar-Athlete total from the previous year. Fifteen Bulldogs were honored with distinction on April 29.

Concordia Softball earns 11 NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0000

The Concordia Softball program placed 11 individuals on the list of 2025-26 NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The honor roll includes six repeat honorees.