For the third time in four years, Concordia wrestling has earned a top 10 placement on the NWCA list of All-Academic teams. The Bulldogs led the nation with five individual All-Academic award winners.
Featured StoryIn the first season of head coach Andrew Nicola's tenure, the Concordia wrestling program maintained its perch atop the conference and the senior class went out in style.
For the second year in a row, senior Foster Bunce has collected Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. A native of Munith, Mich., Bunce is majoring in business administration.
Ceron Francisco has left a lasting impression upon Concordia and its wrestling program. The heavyweight from Fayetteville, N.C., finished as a national runner up. Teammate Ken Burkhardt Jr. also earned All-America honors.
Ken Burkhardt Jr. and Ceron Francisco are in pursuit of national titles at the 2017 NAIA Wrestling National Championships. The two senior stars have helped the Bulldogs land at No. 15 nationally heading into Saturday.
A group of nine Bulldogs will take to the mats at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Kan., for the 2017 NAIA Wrestling National Championships. Three of Concordia's qualifiers are returning All-Americans.
Featured StoryCeron Francisco has gone from a fascination – largely because of his stature and physical appearance separated him – to an obvious fan favorite and to one of the most respected student-athletes at Concordia.
The GPAC champion Bulldogs raked in honors from the conference on Wednesday. Ceron Francisco collected GPAC wrestler of the year accolades and Andrew Nicola was named the conference coach of the year.
Ceron Francisco and Kirk Kaliszewski captured NAIA North Qualifier tittles while leading Concordia to its third-straight North/GPAC tournament championship. The Bulldogs outgunned Morningside by 10 team points.
Concordia wrestling has already locked up a GPAC dual three-peat. Now it hopes to win the NAIA North Group Qualifier for the third year in a row. Twelve Bulldogs will compete in Crete at the regional event on Saturday.
Featured StoryWhen peeling back the layers that made up the 2023-24 Concordia University Wrestling season, the program’s progress becomes more evident. The Bulldogs believe they have laid a foundation for future success.
Featured StoryTattooed just above Creighton Baughman’s right knee is the word “SAVED” in all caps. Says the accomplished Baughman, "'Saved' was always the word that came to mind when I think of the transformation that finding new faith has done for me."
Featured StoryAfter surprising many outsiders last season, Concordia Wrestling believes it is equipped for greater successes in 2023-24 as Head Coach Chase Clasen enters his second year leading the program. National qualifier Creighton Baughman sets the tone in the room.
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Concordia Wrestling made a statement in the way that it exceeded expectations in 2022-23. In Chase Clasen's first season as head coach, the Bulldogs shrugged off their preseason GPAC placement of sixth and equaled a school record for dual wins in a season.
Featured StoryThe trials, the tribulations and six years of grinding made Issiah Burks' stunningly dominant GPAC championship run that much sweeter. The Hemet, Calif., native has seized his one last chance to reach the national championships.
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Head Coach Chase Clasen has entered the picture after the Bulldogs placed sixth at the GPAC tournament in back-to-back years. The 2022-23 roster features veterans with something to prove and a talented group of newcomers.
Featured StoryFor Concordia Wrestling, the past couple of seasons have been about following the lead of standouts Mario Ybarra and Jacob Telles and building towards a return to conference supremacy. The Bulldogs believe they made steps forward this winter.
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All-American Mario Ybarra and GPAC champion Jacob Telles return to form the backbone of a Concordia Wrestling program now led by first-year Head Coach Myron Bradbury. Bradbury has the task of bringing along a young team.
Featured StoryIt wasn't always easy in 2020-21 considering all that the program dealt with, but the season may have been an important one for growth and reflection. It also ended with Mario Ybarra on the podium.
Featured StoryIn terms of athletic and academic achievement, Mario Ybarra stands out among Bulldogs who make up a perennially strong wrestling program. He's ready to take the lead and make another big step forward.
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