A trio of Bulldogs earned place finishes at the Doane Open on Saturday (Dec. 4) in Crete, Neb., where Concordia wrestlers combined for 30 wins. The outing marked the fifth tournament this season for Head Coach Myron Bradbury's squad.
In an event that featured all nine GPAC wrestling institutions, the Bulldogs earned a win over Dakota Wesleyan and fell at the hands of Morningside on Saturday (Dec. 1). Jacob Telles provided one of the highlights with a pin to end the night.
All GPAC wrestling squads will descend upon Sioux City, Iowa, on Wednesday for a significant conference event. As part of the evening, the Bulldogs will dual Dakota Wesleyan and Morningside.
For his performances at the Younes Hospitality Open, Mario Ybarra has been recognized as the GPAC Wrestler of the Week. Ybarra placed second in the 133-pound elite bracket and defeated two nationally ranked opponents.
Highlighting the efforts of 18 Bulldogs at the Younes Hospitality Open, Mario Ybarra claimed second place in the 133-pound elite division. Thomas Ivey and Mason Garcia also earned place finishes while up against top-notch competition.
There were few takeaways from the Dakota Wesleyan Open as the Bulldogs entered only five competitors into the tournament. Most notably, Isaac Agabin recorded two pins in action on Saturday (Nov. 13).
Dominant performances from Mason Garcia and Jacob Telles helped salvage the night to some degree as the Bulldogs hosted Hastings in their 2021-22 home debut. The Broncos wound up winning, 29-17, on Thursday (Nov. 11).
Concordia Wrestling is looking forward to its first home appearance of the 2021-22 season. The Bulldogs will host Hastings on Thursday as part of Faculty Night inside Friedrich Arena.
Jose Sanchez, Tavoris Smith and Mozes Valenzuela Smith combined for five wins while leading the Bulldogs at the Dan Harris Open on Sunday (Nov. 7). Sanchez paced the team with three wins.
Mason Garcia cruised through the 197-pound bracket with five pins while highlighting the efforts of the Bulldogs at the season opening York Open. Concordia wrestlers combined for 11 top-four place finishes.
When 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.
Tattooed 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."
After 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.
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.
The 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.
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.
For 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.
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.
It 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.
In 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.