For the fifth time in six weeks, a Concordia wrestler has earned GPAC weekly recognition. All-American Andrew Schulte has won three GPAC weekly awards in 2016.
Concordia recorded two wins by pin, two by technical fall and two by major decision in its latest domination of a GPAC opponent. The Bulldogs defeated Hastings, 39-10, on Saturday.
No. 8 Concordia continued its dominant ways with a 44-3 win over Bethany College on Wednesday. The victory marked the 11th of the season for the Bulldogs.
A school record will be on the line when eighth-ranked Concordia welcomes Bethany College to Walz Arena on Wednesday. Dana Vote’s program will use the night to honor former 11-year Seward High School assistant coach Jeramie Schoepf.
Tuesday's announcement marks the fourth time already in 2016 that a Bulldog has been named GPAC wrestler of the week. It's the first such honor for Ceron Francisco.
The GPAC dual win streak moved to 12 on Tuesday night as eighth-ranked Concordia dominated host Briar Cliff, 33-6. The Bulldogs won eight individual matches.
For the third time this season, a Concordia wrestler has been named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Wrestler of the Week. Jr. Lule grabbed the honor for the first time in his career.
The eighth-ranked Concordia wrestling team traveled to Northwestern on Saturday. The Bulldogs extended their GPAC win streak to 11 after defeating the Red Raiders, 30-16.
Eighth-ranked Concordia defeated 20th-ranked Doane, 24-15 in Walz Arena Thursday night. The Bulldogs have now won 10 straight GPAC duals.
Eighth-ranked Concordia will put its GPAC dual win streak on the line when Doane visits Walz for a 7 p.m. battle on Thursday.
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