OLATHE, Kan. – As part of a second-straight duals competition, Concordia University, Nebraska Competitive Cheer posted a season best score on Saturday (Feb. 15). The Bulldogs split their pair of duals at the MidAmerica Nazarene University Duals, falling to the host school in dual No. 1 before defeating Benedictine College (Kan.) in dual No. 2 in Olathe, Kan. Concordia earned respective scores of 75.47 and 77.15 and placed fifth overall out of eight NAIA squads at the meet.
The event marked the fourth competition of the season for Head Coach Emilie Ashenbach’s squad. The Bulldogs have won three of their four duals in 2025.
“Today was a great example of resilience and growth,” Ashenbach said. “Our first performance had some challenges, but we came back stronger in the second and hit the routine the way we know we can. I’m so proud of the way this team pushes forward and supports each other. Next week, we take on Dordt, and we’re going to keep building toward a clean, confident routine.”
MNU Duals Competition Roster
· LaCole Anno (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Riley Bennett (Louisville, Neb.)
· Mikah Culler (Grand Island, Neb.)
· Avery Holmberg (Maize, Kan.)
· Bri Hoyle (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Lexi Mack (Wilber, Neb.)
· Lauryn Stanley (Big Springs, Neb.)
· Mya Stover (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Rhiannon Van Osdel (Fremont, Neb.)
· Alternates: Ara Maxwell (Lincoln, Neb.); Adelyn Opp (Lincoln, Neb.)
As shown above, Concordia’s competition roster at the MNU Duals included nine athletes, the majority of whom have been regulars on the mat this season. The 77.15 scored in Saturday’s second dual outpaced the previous season best of 76.8 posted in a win at the Concordia Duals a week earlier. Results from this season’s competitions are included below.
2025 Competitions
Jan. 25 – Placed 2nd at CIT
Feb. 7 – Placed 7th/16 (69.97) at York Crown Classic
Feb. 8 – Won vs. Waldorf (76.2); won vs. Mount Mercy (76.8)
Feb. 15 – Lost vs. MidAmerica Nazarene (75.47); won vs. Benedictine (77.15); placed 5th overall (152.62)
The Bulldog cheer and dance squads will return to action next Saturday (Feb. 22) for the Dordt Cheer & Dance Invitational in Sioux Center, Iowa. The action is scheduled to get underway at 11 a.m. CT. At last year’s Dordt Invite, Concordia took first place in cheer and fourth place in dance.