Freshman Jacob Telles and junior Mario Ybarra represented the Concordia University Wrestling team on the all-conference team released on Wednesday (Feb. 24). Telles landed on the first team.
As just a freshman, heavyweight Jacob Telles has captured a GPAC title and automatic bid to nationals. He was one of five Bulldogs to place at the conference tournament.
Issiah Burks and Jacob Telles remain in the hunt for GPAC championships at the conclusion of the tournament's first day. Eleven Bulldogs combined to put Concordia in fifth place.
The Bulldogs hope to put it all together this weekend at the GPAC Wrestling Championships, which will be hosted by Midland. Concordia won the title last season at Morningside.
While in action at the Edmonds Open, three Bulldogs took home place finishes: TJ Huber (second at 174), Jeaven Scdoris (second at 149) and Jacob Telles (second at 285).
On a night used to honor the senior class, freshmen were responsible for three of Concordia's four wins. Visiting York emerged with a 28-14 win inside Friedrich Arena on Thursday (Feb. 4).
Concordia looks to finish off its regular dual season with a victory at home against York College. The program will highlight three seniors and their contributions to the Bulldogs.
In an event with major GPAC standings implications, the Bulldogs went 1-3 with a win over Jamestown at the GPAC Duals on Saturday (Jan. 30). Concordia also wrestled Briar Cliff, Doane and Hastings.
As part of the GPAC Duals at Jamestown, Concordia (2-2 GPAC) will go head-to-head with four conference opponents while wrapping up its 2020-21 GPAC dual schedule.
In its first duals since Dec. 19, Concordia took on a GPAC opponent and two nonconference foes. The Bulldogs fell at the hands of Northwestern and Dickinson State before defeating Waldorf.
The 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.
An accomplished collegiate wrestler, Concordia University graduate Ceron Francisco continues to chase his dreams on the mat while also coaching within the GPAC.
During 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.
In 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.
It 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.
At 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.
Under 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.
From 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.
Sometimes, 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.
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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