SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – After earning scores in the 80s throughout the season, Concordia University, Nebraska Competitive Dance emerged with a 75.2 at the Dordt Invite on Saturday (Feb. 22). That score placed the Bulldogs fifth out of the 10 NAIA squads that convened inside De Witt Gymnasium in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Dordt Invite field included six GPAC teams.
Head Coach Mandi Maser’s squad was coming off two wins a week earlier at the MidAmerica Nazarene Duals. Concordia will attempt to regroup before the conference championships.
“While today’s outcome isn’t what we hoped for, we remain proud of the effort and determination our team showed,” Maser said. “We’ll use this experience as motivation to grow, learn and come back stronger. Our focus is on the future, and we’re ready to keep working hard to achieve our goals.”
The competition roster (included below) remained the same as compared to a week ago. Eight Bulldogs took the dance floor in Sioux Center. As a positive, Concordia defeated Doane and College of Saint Mary, among its GPAC rivals. The Bulldogs have now competed in six events this 2025 season.
Dordt Invite Competition Roster
· Hanna Bitner (Valentine, Neb.)
· Alexis Carlen (Staunton, Ill.)
· Brynley Cooper (Lincoln, Neb.)
· Taylor Larsen (Ravenna, Neb.)
· Elise O’Neill (North Platte, Neb.)
· Kaylee Powell (Central City, Neb.)
· Bianca Romshek (Bellwood, Neb.)
· Jozlin Schmidt (Bentonville, Ark.)
2025 Competitions
Jan. 18 – Won vs. CSM (80.7)
Jan. 25 – Placed 3rd at CIT
Feb. 7 – Placed 3rd/17 (83.77) at York Crown Classic
Feb. 8 – Won vs. William Penn (85.7); won vs. St. Ambrose JV (85.55)
Feb. 15 – Won vs. Benedictine/Saint Mary (82.20); won vs. Baker (80.75); placed 2nd overall (162.95)
Feb. 22 – Placed 5th/10 (75.2) at Dordt Invite
The Bulldogs will now have two weeks to prepare for the 2025 GPAC Cheer & Dance Championships. Concordia will host the event for the first time while welcoming league members to Friedrich Arena on March 7-8. As part of the championship weekend, dance will unfold on day one with cheer to follow on day two.