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Hope soars high as women’s soccer advance through their season

9/23/2022 - 3 minute read

The women’s soccer team are on their way to accomplish a historic season this year, on and off the field, through their strong preseason performances against top opponents. The season started with two major accomplishments. The first was beating Cal Poly Pomona at their home field for the first time in the program’s history. The second was tying the number 10 seed in the nation, Western Washington.

Women’s volleyball hits their stride

9/23/2022 - 1 minute read

Following a slow start to the preseason, women’s volleyball has done well in turning their record around with a four-game winning streak, including three PacWest wins to start their season strong.

Men’s water polo coach hopes for top four

9/23/2022 - 2 minute read

Men’s water polo secured their first win of the season against Occidental College in Redlands last weekend on Sept. 11. “A couple of key factors in our Sunday win against Occidental were the patient ball movement and zone defense,” said senior Jeff Runyan, who scored six of their 12 goals and is only twenty goals away from holding the school record. “That was certainly one of the better games we had ever played offensively.” The senior also credits sophomore Jacob Stuart, who scored a career-high of five goals during the matchup, and junior goalie Tanner Powell, who accumulated 16 saves against the Tigers.

Cross Country teams post run group photo

Cross country bonds during retreat trip

9/2/2022 - 2 minute read

The cross country teams used their preseason retreat trip in Arizona as a fantastic bonding experience.

Soccer Team getting ready to start the game

Despite early season loss, men’s soccer sets high expectations

9/2/2022 - 2 minute read

The men’s soccer team opened their season at home with a loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills 5-1 on Aug. 27.

Concordia serves up great weather and a personal touch to attract top athletes

9/2/2022 - 1 minute read

Concordia is the home of many athletes who choose to come from all across the nation and the world to become Golden Eagles and represent the school on a collegiate level.

There are many things that make Concordia the special school that it is. One of the major attraction points for Concordia is that it is the home of the NCAA Division II Golden Eagles.

But what is it that makes the school special to the point where high quality athletes come to compete here?

The Winning PacWest Sports Information Department

Concordia wins PacWest Sports Information Department of the Year

9/2/2022 - 3 minute read

The Sports Information Directors of the PacWest Conference voted for Concordia, led by Ben Rosehart, as the 2022 PacWest Sports Information Department of the Year for the first time in the program’s history.

Cade Poe carries the ball down the field

Big wins for men’s CUI lacrosse team

4/8/2022 - 1 minute read

The men’s lacrosse team is having a great season this year with an outstanding winning record of 10-1 so far this spring.

Athletes Braden Schneider and Jackson McKenney spoke about the team's success so far this season as well as their own goals.

Senior Jan Simon smashing the ball for the win.

Eagles are ready to end the season with a bang

4/8/2022 - 2 minute read

The tennis team plans to end their regular season with a bang in their last home game by defeating Fresno Pacific on senior day.

The Eagles have gone through ups and downs throughout the season. They not only had to face the challenges of strong opponents such as APU and Hawaii Hilo, but they also had to face challenges from within the team.

Cheer and stunt team achievements

4/8/2022 - 2 minute read

Concordia's cheer and stunt team has been working hard throughout this 2021-2022 season to support the basketball team and bring excitement to the student body or the audience. When cheering, the ladies' chants make others feel welcomed and deliver school spirit for the university.