With day one in the books, the 16th-ranked Bulldogs have ownership of first place at the GPAC Wrestling Championship. Nine Concordia grapplers have advanced to the conference semifinals.
With one trophy in hand, the Bulldogs hope to carry over their dual success into the postseason. Concordia will take 12 wrestlers to the GPAC championships hosted by Morningside on Friday and Saturday.
Head Coach Levi Calhoun wanted his guys to have some fun on Thursday (Feb. 6) evening. They did just that. The Bulldogs recorded four pins and blanked Bethany, 50-0, on senior night.
The final dual of the 2019-20 season will take place Thursday when the Bulldogs host Bethany College. Concordia is 5-0 at home this season. With one more win, Levi Calhoun's squad would tie a program record for dual wins in a season.
For the third time this season, Tanner Farmer has been named the GPAC Wrestler of the Week. He earned the award after winning the 285-pound title at the Sioux City Dave Edmonds Open with a 5-0 mark.
A group of 12 Bulldogs combined for three place finishes and 23 wins (10 by pin) at the Sioux City Dave Edmonds Open on Saturday (Feb. 1). Tanner Farmer captured his third tournament title this season.
Once again, the Concordia wrestling program has earned the label as undefeated and outright GPAC champion. While hosting a triangular on Thursday (Jan. 30), the Bulldogs defeated Dakota Wesleyan and York.
With at least a share of the GPAC regular-season title already in hand, the 20th-ranked Bulldogs will host Dakota Wesleyan and York on Thursday in a triangular. Concordia hopes to wrap up the outright GPAC championship.
The Concordia wrestling program claimed another GPAC title on Saturday (Jan. 25) by going 4-0 at the GPAC Duals hosted by Doane. The Bulldogs defeated Hastings, Jamestown, Briar Cliff and Doane.
Half of the GPAC dual schedule will unfold on Saturday on the Doane campus in Crete. The Bulldogs will go up against Hastings, Jamestown, Briar Cliff and Doane while making a GPAC title push.
Featured StoryThe great heights reached by the Concordia Wrestling program mean that expectations are always high. Gabe Crawford and Mario Ybarra are the leaders of a youthful roster.
Featured StoryAn accomplished collegiate wrestler, Concordia University graduate Ceron Francisco continues to chase his dreams on the mat while also coaching within the GPAC.
Featured StoryDuring a championship 2019-20 season, Coach Levi Calhoun's squad swept GPAC regular-season and tournament titles, sent eight qualifiers to nationals and placed 15th in the NAIA.
Featured StoryIn his short time as a Concordia athlete, Farmer produced something that will never be forgotten, even if he did come up just a bit short of the ultimate goal. What he achieved was about more than winning wrestling matches.
Featured StoryIt was a big season for the likes of Deandre Chery, Alberto Garcia and Michael Stann, who helped lead the Bulldogs to a GPAC dual title in 2018-19. Garcia then found his way onto the All-America podium.
Featured StoryAt long last, Walker Fisher has accomplished a career long goal in his last opportunity to make it happen. The senior from Ashland, Neb., will take his shot at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships this Friday and Saturday.
Featured StoryUnder the direction of new head coach Levi Calhoun, the Concordia wrestling program is looking for big things this winter. The Bulldogs are led by the likes of three nationally-ranked competitors, including Deandre Chery.
Featured StoryFrom different parts of the country, four young men converged on Seward, Neb., in 2013, eventually leaving a lasting impression. Now three of them are graduate assistant coaches within the GPAC.
Featured StorySometimes, life comes at you fast. Over the last couple of months, Levi Calhoun has become both a head coach and a father for the first time. He discussed why he's ready for his new roles.
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The 2017-18 wrestling season brought the feel good story of Jerry Stepps III and the tournament All-American run by Giovanni Castillo. The Bulldogs placed 22nd at the national championships behind three qualifiers.
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