SEWARD, Neb. – Courtesy of their performances at the 2021 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, 22 Bulldogs have earned All-America honors (full list below). In order to receive an All-America plaque, a top eight placement at the national championship meet is required. The list of Concordia University Track & Field All-Americans in 2021 includes national champions Rachel Battershell (400 meters) and Josie Puelz (pole vault).
Among the 2021 Bulldog All-Americans, seven athletes have collected multiple All-America honors in their careers: Battershell (six), Sarah Lewis (four), Cody Williams (four), Erin Mapson (three), Chase Berry (two), Morgan De Jong (two) and Puelz (two). Battershell has won the 400 meter national title in back-to-back years.
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released a full list of 2021 NAIA indoor All-Americans that can be viewed HERE.
2021 Indoor All-Americans
Rachel Battershell
2021 Indoor Placement: 1st in 400 meters (56.03); 5th in 4x400m relay (3:53.74)
Career All-America Awards: 6 (2 national titles)
National Meet Appearances: 4
Keri Bauer
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in 4x400m relay (3:53.74)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Zach Bennetts
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in pole vault (15’ 11”)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Chase Berry
2021 Indoor Placement: T-6th in pole vault (15’ 5”)
Career All-America Awards: 2
National Meet Appearances: 2
Morgan De Jong
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in weight throw (56’ 8”)
Career All-America Awards: 2
National Meet Appearances: 3
Rylee Haecker
2021 Indoor Placement: 4th in distance medley relay (12:28.99); 8th in 1,000 meters (3:03.14)
Career All-America Awards: 2
National Meet Appearances: 1
Kylahn Heritage
2021 Indoor Placement: 4th in distance medley relay (12:28.99)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 2
Jacob Jennings
2021 Indoor Placement: 8th in 4x400m relay (3:22.91)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Cade Kleckner
2021 Indoor Placement: 8th in 4x400m relay (3:22.91)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Sarah Lewis
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in 4x400m relay (3:53.74)
Career All-America Awards: 4
National Meet Appearances: 4
Wyatt Loga
2021 Indoor Placement: 8th in high jump (6’ 5 ¼”)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Elle Luehr
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in shot put (44’ 9 ¾”)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Erin Mapson
2021 Indoor Placement: 4th in pole vault (12’ 5”)
Career All-America Awards: 3
National Meet Appearances: 3
Colton Meyer
2021 Indoor Placement: 8th in 4x400m relay (3:22.91)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Kennedy Mogul
2021 Indoor Placement: 4th in distance medley relay (12:28.99)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 3
Josie Puelz
2021 Indoor Placement: 1st in pole vault (13’ 4 ¾”)
Career All-America Awards: 2
National Meet Appearances: 2
Sarah Ragland
2021 Indoor Placement: 3rd in weight throw (57’ 9”)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 3
Grace Reiman
2021 Indoor Placement: 4th in distance medley relay (12:28.99)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Henry Reimer
2021 Indoor Placement: 8th in 4x400m relay (3:22.91)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 4
Sydni Schernikau
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in 4x400m relay (3:53.74)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1
Cody Williams
2021 Indoor Placement: 3rd in heptathlon (5,056)
Career All-America Awards: 4
National Meet Appearances: 5
Chris Wren
2021 Indoor Placement: 5th in weight throw (62’ 5 ¾”)
Career All-America Awards: 1
National Meet Appearances: 1