The NAIA's second ranked men's and women's track and field squads hosted the annual Concordia Indoor Invite and came away with five event titles and 12 performances that met the 'A' standard.
Athletes from 14 teams are getting set to compete inside the Fieldhouse on Friday as part of the annual Concordia Indoor Invite. The Bulldogs will enter the meet with 22 automatic national qualifying marks.
Scattered among two area meets, Concordia continued a strong opening month of the 2019 indoor season. Morgan De Jong added her name to the qualifying field and a school record nearly fell in the women's 4x4.
Some special things have transpired in the opening three weeks of the indoor season for Concordia track and field. A team effort across the board has the Bulldogs ranked second nationally for both men and women.
Not one to get too high or too low, senior Leah Larson has provided a calming presence for the Bulldog track and field jumps crew. The Norfolk, Neb., native has flourished in her senior season for nationally-ranked Concordia.
The Concordia track and field programs hauled in three of the four GPAC weekly awards, as announced by the conference on Wednesday (Jan. 30). The winners are Taylor Grove, Josiah McAllister and Cody Williams.
Cody Williams starred in the heptathlon, Leah Larson broke her own triple jump record and the top 10 ranked Bulldog squads produced a total of seven new automatic national qualifying marks at the Concordia Classic.
Junior Addie Shaw, the NAIA national leader in the weight throw, has collected the NAIA National Field Athlete of the Week award, as announced on Wednesday (Jan. 23). It is her first career national weekly honor.
Nathan Matters and Adrianna Shaw were both honored courtesy of their performances at the Polar Dog Invite. They were named GPAC Athletes of the Week on Wednesday (Jan. 23).
The Bulldog track and field programs will take 14 automatic national qualifying marks into its second home meet of 2019. They will host the annual Concordia Classic this Thursday and Friday inside the Fieldhouse.
There’s momentum heading into the outdoor season for the Concordia track and field squads, which are coming off top 10 NAIA indoor national finishes. The Bulldog women won the GPAC indoor title.
The current Concordia women's 4x400 meter relay is uniquely special, and not just because it is now the indoor school record holder. Take a closer look at a faith-filled group that is just beginning to reach its full potential.
Some special things have transpired in the opening three weeks of the indoor season for Concordia track and field. A team effort across the board has the Bulldogs ranked second nationally for both men and women.
Not one to get too high or too low, senior Leah Larson has provided a calming presence for the Bulldog track and field jumps crew. The Norfolk, Neb., native has flourished in her senior season for nationally-ranked Concordia.
Led by stars such as Samantha Liermann and Cody Williams, the Concordia University track and field programs again have expectations of remaining a threat on the GPAC and national levels in 2019.
A state champion pole vaulter, Chase Berry will stay home and compete as a Bulldog. Along with Chase come lofty expectations. Because of circumstances he's faced, Chase is uniquely equipped to handle the expectations.
Dr. Brandon Seifert is a prime example of what happens when a standout athlete combines focus and determination. In a defining moment, the now surgeon overcame significant injury and triumphed in impressive fashion.
Adrianna Shaw hasn't always loved throwing the discus, but it's safe to say it's grown on her. The idea of being a national champion is still sinking in for the latest Bulldog to climb to the top of the podium.
Nearly three weeks after completing the indoor season, the Bulldog track and field teams are ready for outdoor competition. Most of the team's athletes will get started next week at the Fort Hays State Invite.
The 2018 Concordia track and field roster has a different look with the loss of an accomplished senior class and the arrival of the program's largest ever recruiting class. Expectations remain high.