Josie Puelz rose to new heights in the pole vault while Wyatt Loga, Cody Williams and the distance medley relay groups were among the standouts at the Beile Classic (Jan. 29-30) at Doane.
In the initial set of NAIA indoor national rankings released by the USTFCCCA, Concordia appeared at No. 2 on the women's side and at No. 4 on the men's side.
NAIA national pole vault leader Josie Puelz has been tabbed the GPAC Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Polar Dog Invite. Puelz is the defending GPAC pole vault champ.
While hosting for the second time this indoor season, the Bulldogs put 12 event titles on the board and got a starring performance from Zach Bennetts in the pole vault on Friday (Jan. 22).
On the same day she was named GPAC Field Athlete of the Week, senior Morgan De Jong has been chosen as the NAIA National Field Athlete of the Week (as announced on Jan. 20).
The Concordia women's track & field program swept GPAC weekly awards courtesy of the performances last week by senior Morgan De Jong and sophomore Kylahn Heritage.
For the second time this indoor season, the Concordia Track & Field program is gearing up to host a home meet. The Concordia Polar Dog Invite will unfold on Friday inside the Fieldhouse.
In its second meet of the indoor season and first of 2021, Concordia produced 12 event titles. The Bulldogs were one of five Nebraska GPAC schools to compete at Doane on Saturday (Jan. 16).
After waiting for nearly a month to get back to action, the Concordia track and field teams will compete on Saturday (Jan. 16) at the Scott Nisely Invite hosted by Doane.
There have been moments of frustration and self-doubt, but senior Anna Baack overcame those struggles to return to a national qualifying level. Her story is one of perseverance with the help of a strong support system.
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.