Led by Julie McIntyre, the Concordia women's cross country made a statement while defeating two top-10 ranked opponents as part of the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic. The women placed fourth overall while the men placed 10th (out of 23 on both sides).
Following a week off from competition, the Concordia Cross Country squads are preparing for the sixth and final meet of the 2023 regular season. The CSM/Doane NAIA Classic will feature some of the top squads across the NAIA.
Featured StoryKylahn (Heritage) Freiberg knew her schedule was going to be crazy, but she wouldn't have it any other way. A fifth year as a Bulldog has allowed her continued bonding with teammates and a chance to grow as a leader and team captain.
In the best overall team races of the season to date for Concordia Cross Country, the women placed third and the men placed sixth in competition at the 2023 Briar Cliff Invite. Individual leaders were standouts Kylahn Freiberg and Calvin Rohde.
Concordia Women's Cross Country keeps climbing. The Bulldogs rose to No. 8 in the NAIA coaches' poll unveiled on Thursday (Oct. 5) by the NAIA. The ranking is the program's highest since the 2010 season.
Thirty-five Bulldogs competed on Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Dean White Invite hosted by Doane. The highlights were five top 10 individual place finishes as Concordia competed in a second meet on the weekend.
A pair of freshmen led the way for the Concordia Cross Country squads as they held their own against strong competition at the 38th annual Roy Griak Invitational. The women placed 10th (of 37) while the men placed 17th (of 32).
Following strong performances at the Greeno/Dirksen Invite, the Bulldogs will be represented this week at the Griak Invitational and the Dean White Invitational. The Concordia women have moved up to a No. 15 NAIA national ranking.
As the top GPAC runners at the Greeno/Dirksen Invite, Kylahn Freiberg and Calvin Rohde have been named the GPAC Runners of the Week. Freiberg has collected the award twice this season.
Challenged by strong NAIA and NCAA Division II competition, the Bulldogs turned in place finishes of fifth on the women's side and eighth on the men's side at the 2023 Greeno/Dirksen Invite. Individual leaders were Kylahn Freiberg and Calvin Rohde.
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The Concordia Cross Country teams returned to campus on Aug. 20 in preparation for the 2024 season. Head Coach Matt Beisel believes both squads will again be highly competitive within the GPAC.
Featured StoryAt Concordia, Calvin Rohde found the ideal university for him to grow and flourish athletically while also enabling him to expand upon his talents as a musician. The experiences have included national meets and Christmas at Concordia.
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Kylahn (Heritage) Freiberg knew her schedule was going to be crazy, but she wouldn't have it any other way. A fifth year as a Bulldog has allowed her continued bonding with teammates and a chance to grow as a leader and team captain.
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Momentum has been building within the Concordia Cross Country programs as evidenced by both squads placing inside the top three of the GPAC last season. The Bulldogs return the bulk of their key performers while bringing in a freshman class large on quantity and quality.
Featured StoryBoth Concordia Cross Country teams are preparing themselves to make runs at NAIA national championship berths. Coach Beisel's Bulldogs will be led by the likes of returning national qualifiers Rylee Haecker, Calvin Rohde and Camden Sesna.
Featured StoryConcordia taught Andrew Walquist many lessons on how to build relationships, how to overcome emotional hardship, how to praise Jesus and how to become one of the best competitors in Concordia cross country and track history.
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Healthy and mentally rejuvenated, Kearney, Neb., native Camden Sesna has thrived this fall while leading the way for the Bulldogs at every meet. A year after a tough finish to cross country, Sesna sees a positive outlook ahead of him.
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While focusing their mentality around the mottos of "step up" and "run as one," the Concordia Cross Country teams are putting behind last season. The Bulldogs have high hopes for 2021.
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The Concordia men's and women's cross country teams enter 2020 aspiring to "leave no doubt" as it pertains to their status on the conference and national levels.
Featured StoryAlum Dan Cloeter captured four-straight individual cross country conference championships and later won the first-ever Chicago Marathon. His remarkable career has also included 42 years as a pastor.
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