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Concordia's women's soccer team lined up as seniors are introduced prior to the game versus Azusa Pacific University

Goal-oriented Concordia soccer seniors pursue playoffs

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s senior men’s and women’s soccer players reflected on the 2025 season and their final games, including Saturday’s Senior Night matchup against Azusa Pacific University, which could shape their collegiate careers and playoff prospects.

Men's water polo is ready to bounce back after a loss to Biola

Men’s water polo turns Biola loss into motivation for conference comeback

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

After a tough 9 -10 loss to Biola, the Concordia men’s water polo team has turned its frustration into motivation, using their setback as fuel for a strong conference comeback. With a mix of returning players and new additions, the team is finding its chemistry at the right time.

Men's water polo team on a good start, beating tough opponents

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

The men’s water polo team has a start of [TBD 8-9] with their recent [win/loss] against Mount Saint Mary’s on Thurs., Oct. 2. Freshman Canyon Johnson, who plays utility and is an Engineering major, and freshman Derek Maddox, who plays goalkeeper and is a Business administration major with emphasis on finance, are members of the Concordia men’s water polo team. Both Johnson and Maddox reflected on their start of the season and their experience being on the team.

Phileck and Hellerstedt discuss their meets and expectations for the rest of the year

Cross country finishes first meet in fourth place

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

Bryce Philbeck, a sophomore majoring in Communications Studies, and Gavin Hellerstedt, a senior majoring in Engineering, are members of the Concordia men's cross country team. They sat down in the Lambda Lounge and talked about their first two meets and expectations for the rest of the year.

Men’s tennis becomes a season of resilience, leadership and triumph

3/28/2025 - 4 minute read

In a season defined by adversity, the men’s tennis team has turned a rocky start into a story of resilience and triumph. With a stunning 12-2 record and being ranked #23 in the 2025 International Tennis Association (ITA) D II National Rankings, the team's success has captured attention around campus.

Jackson Tucker Standing With Hands on Hips

Q&A with men’s basketball captain, Jackson Tucker

1/17/2025 - 2 minute read

Jackson Tucker reveals inspirations, motives, and memories in an exclusive Q&A interview with the Courier.

Concordia prepares to take on BIOLA in their first matchup.

Water polo is the sport to watch as they begin conference games

11/8/2024 - 3 minute read

Men’s water polo is red hot right now as they look to take the conference by storm and add onto their three game win streak. They are currently 10-16 with a 2-0 conference record.

#9 Kevin Sanchez and #11 Jonathan Moreno battle against IVC to gain possession

Men’s soccer strives to excel under new leadership

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Men’s soccer has been battling through preseason scrimmages and training toward the start of their regular-game season on Sep. 7, leading up to conference. After finishing 5-5 in the PacWest last season, the Golden Eagles are focused on making changes and putting in the work necessary to come out on top this Nov.

Students enjoy a nighttime fire pit at ABS worship night

ABS gathers for annual beach night

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

ABS (Athlete Bible Study) gathered for their annual end-of-the-year beach night at CoronaDel Mar last Fri., April 19. Athletes came together for a beach clean-up, food, music, games, bonfire, worship and fellowship.

First person: Capstone podcast explores athletes’ mental, physical and spiritual well-being

4/12/2024 - 2 minute read

“You need Sabbath rest. You need time that you spend by yourself and with the Lord. You need that time to breathe,” said Jonathan Dose, sophomore on Swim and Dive.