Annalise Gerlach

Annalise Gerlach
Annalise Gerlach
  • Height:
    5-5
  • Hometown:
    Lakeville, Minn.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Lakeville South
  • Major:
    Social Work
  • Minor:
    Psychology
Bio
Why did you pick Concordia:  I liked the community and the track team 
Post Graduation plans: Get my masters in social work 
Volunteer activities: Emergency Food Pantry and National Honor Society 
 
The GERLACH File
Favorite food: Peanut Butter 
Favorite restaurant: Crisp and Green 
Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect 
Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Modern Family 
Favorite musical group: Renee Rapp
Go-to Karaoke song: Defying Gravity 
The place in the world I most want to visit: New Zealand 
If I could have a super power it would be: Photographic Memory
If I were famous it would be for:  Playing the tuba 
Favorite professional sports team: USA Track and Field Team 
Favorite professional athlete growing up: Simone Biles 
My dream job is: Social Worker 
If I could play another sport (other than track and field) I would play: Gymnastics 
News mentions
Concordia pulled off the track & field season double as they cruised to the team title at the MIAC Outdoor Championship Meet.
A Second MIAC Championship In Northfield

Concordia pulled off the track & field season double as they cruised to the team title at the MIAC Outdoor Championship Meet at St. Olaf less than three months after earning the crown at the conference indoor meet at Carleton.

Josie Brown (L) and Emma Norton were tow of the four athletes on the Cobber distance medley relay team that broke the school record.
Record-Setting Relays Highlight Many Miles Weekend

Concordia traveled to Iowa and Jamestown for their annual 3-meet, many miles weekend. The Cobbers had their distance medley relay and sprint hurdle relay teams break 20-year-old school records at the Drake Relays in Iowa.

Kelyn Henry-Perlich lands in the pit in the steeplechase at the NDSU Spring Classic. She finished third with a time of 11:37.28.
Top 5 Finishes Abound At The NDSU Spring Classic

The Cobbers went across the Red River and competed at the annual NDSU Spring Classic and turned in several Top 5 finishes at a meet that featured NCAA Division I and II squads.

The quarter of (L-R) Emily Rengo, Emma Warner, Kyla Nygaard and Josie Brown broke the school record in the 4x400-meter relay at UND.
Brown, Rengo, Warner & Nygaard Break School Record At UND

The quartet of Josie Brown, Emily Rengo, Emma Warner and Kyla Nygaard broke the school record in the 4x400-meter relay to lead Concordia at the UND Tune-Up.

Junior Londyn Ames won the 1000 meters at the CSB Valentine's Day Open. Her winning time was the third fastest in school history.
Ames Angle Highlights Weekend Storylines

Londyn Ames' record-impressive run in the 1000 meters highlighted another weekend of successful storylines for the Cobbers as they move closer to the MIAC Championship Meet.

Kelyn Henry-Perlich leads the pack of Cobber runners in the mile at the Cobber Alumni Open. CC had the Top7 finishes in the event.
Cobbers Go The Extra Mile In The First Meet Of 2026

Concordia went the extra mile in its first meet of 2026. The Cobbers earned four event wins and posted eight Top 3 finishes at the 86th annual Cobber Alumni Open.

Emily Rengo competes in the 60-meter dash at the season-opening NDSU Alumni Classic.
Cobbers Finish Off 2025 By Starting 2026 Season

Concordia opened the 2026 season by competing in the only meet in 2025. The Cobbers went across the Red River and participated in the annual NDSU Alumni Classic.