SEWARD, Neb. – Concordia University, Nebraska has selected its Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The latest group of inductees includes four individuals and one team (as outlined below). The class of 2025 will officially join elite company at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Oct. 10 in conjunction with homecoming weekend on campus.
The Concordia University Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1994 to pay tribute and give recognition to former athletes, coaches, teams and others who have made exceptional contributions to the athletic programs at Concordia, and who exemplify the Christian principles to which Concordia adheres. For more information about the Hall of Fame, and for information on how to nominate someone, click HERE. The Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is responsible for voting on new inductees each year.
Concordia University Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
*More complete bios for each new Hall of Fame member will be released following the induction ceremony in October.
Sarah Kortze ’14 | Cross Country / Track & Field
An individual GPAC champion in both cross country and track & field, Sarah Kortze carved out her own place amongst the top distance runners in a long line of them in Concordia’s history. In cross country, Kortze placed inside the top 15 at the national championships in back-to-back years (2011 and 2012) while earning All-America status. As a senior in 2012, Kortze won the GPAC championship with a 5k time of 17:11.30. She was a three-time GPAC All-Conference runner in cross country. On the track, Kortze claimed three GPAC titles and one All-America award and was a six-time NAIA national qualifier. At the time of induction, Kortze holds school records for the indoor 5,000 meters (17:30.57) and outdoor 10,000 meters (36:33.47). She was selected by the Lincoln Journal Star as the 2012-13 State College Female Athlete of the Year.
Philly Lammers ‘20 | Women’s Basketball
Arguably the most accomplished player in women’s basketball program history, Philly Lammers earned NAIA All-America recognition all four years with three first team accolades and one second team mention. The Omaha native led the 2018-19 squad to the program’s first ever national championship. That season, Lammers was honored as GPAC Player of the Year and an NAIA First Team All-American. At the time of induction, Lammers owns all-time school rankings of second in points (2,033), second in blocked shots (181), third in rebounds (1,026) and fourth in steals (357). In addition, Lammers earned two Academic All-America awards and was a three-time All-Nebraska Team Honorary Captain. She powered Head Coach Drew Olson’s squads to a combined four-year record of 137-10 with eight total GPAC championships, three national semifinal advancements and two national championship game appearances. The Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 in March of 2020 when the national tournament was canceled due to COVID-19.
Courtney Meyer ‘65 | Lifetime Service
Referred to as “Mr. Concordia” by longtime equipment manager and athletic trainer Stan Schlueter, Courtney Meyer has served and supported Concordia Athletics in numerous roles as a coach, administrator, instructor, student-athlete and fan. The longest tenured and winningest head football coach in school history (1990 through 2008), Meyer guided the 2001 Bulldogs to a GPAC championship and advancement to the NAIA playoff national quarterfinals. Meyer also spent seven years as defensive coordinator and helped the 1981 squad win a NIAC championship. Outside of coaching, Meyer has been active in university projects and as part of committees. Meyer took a lead role on the 2016 Concordia Football Reunion and helped establish the Bulldog Golf Classic and Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame. Meyer continues to support the Bulldog Athletic Association and serves on the Hall of Fame committee. He was honored by Concordia with the school’s Lifetime Service Award in 2019.
Randy Pospishil ’73 | Football
The first 1,000-yard rusher in football program history, Randy Pospishil starred for Bulldog teams coached by John Seevers in the 1970s. Pospishil led all NIAC players in rushing in 1972 when he carried the ball 175 times for 1,085 yards and 10 touchdowns. At the time of induction, Pospishil continues to share the school record for most rushing yards in a single game (266 versus Dana College in 1972). Following the ’72 season, Pospishil was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and recognized with All-NIAC and All-NAIA District 11 team accolades while also being tabbed to the Lutheran All-America and All-Nebraska teams. Pospishil played two seasons at Concordia after transferring from Wayne State College in the spring of 1971.
2014-15 Men’s Track & Field
The 2014-15 Concordia Men’s Track & Field team made history in May of 2015 as the first in the annals of Concordia Athletics to seize a team national title. At the 2015 NAIA Outdoor National Championships, Head Coach Kregg Einspahr’s squad totaled 59 points, holding off national runners up Wayland Baptist and Indiana Tech with 55 points apiece. Zach Lurz came away with Most Valuable Performer honors after he placed second in the shot put and hammer throw and fifth in discus. Cody Boellstorff won the hammer throw national title as the Bulldogs went 1-2-3-8 in that event. Additionally, Lucas Wiechman placed as the decathlon national runner up. The meet ultimately came down to the final event as Concordia placed fifth in the 4x400-meter relay. Also in 2015, the Bulldogs won the GPAC outdoor conference title. During the indoor season, Concordia finished second in the GPAC and fifth at the NAIA national meet. Both Lurz (shot put) and Josh Slechta (weight throw) were 2015 NAIA indoor national champions.