Concordia Track & Field dominated the final release of conference athlete of the week awards for the 2026 outdoor season with three honorees.
he GPAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships will return to Midland University for the first time since 2017. The Bulldogs enter the meet leading the conference in six events.
Standout Bulldog athletes represented Concordia Track & Field over three days (April 23-25) of the Drake Relays. The action wrapped up on April 25 from Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
Nathan Baldwin and Harper Boche headlined the Prairie Wolf Invite with automatic national qualifying marks in the hammer throw. Meanwhile at the Drake Relays, it was a full day for superstar Adrianna Rodencal.
Adrianna Rodencal's latest exploits have resulted in another NAIA National Athlete of the Week award. Rodencal ran NAIA top times in the 100- and 400-meter hurdles at the Dutcher Memorial.
In the week prior to the GPAC Outdoor Championships, Concordia Track & Field will be represented at the Drake Relays and the Prairie Wolf Invite. Both Bulldog teams are nationally ranked.
Rodencal steals spotlight with two NAIA top times; Bulldogs accumulate 12 titles at Dutcher Memorial
Adrianna Rodencal ran personal bests that put her atop the NAIA leaderboard in both hurdles events. Rodencal and company combined for 12 event titles at the Dutcher Memorial hosted by Doane.
In a disjointed week of action, dozens of Bulldogs competed on Wednesday-Thursday (April 15-16) at the Dutcher Memorial and Red Raider Open. Hank Moore made a move in the decathlon in a major highlight.
National qualifiers Jonny Jurchen and Adysen McCarter have been recognized for their continued excellence. On April 15, both Bulldogs were honored as GPAC Athletes of the Week.
The weather forecast has resulted in another adjustment of an outdoor track meet. Doane's Dutcher Memorial is now set for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Select Bulldogs will also be at the Red Raider Open.
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