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Junior Defensive back Thad Metcalfe celebrates a pass deflection against Benedictine.

Wildcat football falls to Benedictine on Senior Day

Story by Landon Cory, Staff Photographer October 30, 2023

The #21 Baker Wildcats (6-2) dropped a tough one on Saturday, Oct. 28, falling to the #14 Benedictine Ravens (7-2), 30-6, on a cold and rainy senior day. Before the game, the Wildcats and their...

Baker University Football preparing to take the field against Graceland University on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Baker defeats Graceland 45-42 on Homecoming Week

Story by Brett Gamber, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

This game is one that many won’t forget as the Baker University football Team takes the victory over the 25th ranked Graceland Yellowjackets on this special homecoming week. The first half was...

Special Teams players preparing to punt the ball during the second half of the game.

Football wins season opener against Peru State

Story by Emma Berkley, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

The Baker Football Team plays against Clarke University on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. with a losing score of 20-19. The game took place at Liston Stadium and featured the Homecoming coronation during halftime.

Football loses homecoming game to Clarke University

Story by Leah Van Weelden, Graphic Designer September 30, 2022

On Sept. 24, the Baker football team faced off against Clarke University on Homecoming Day and fell just short of a victory, due to a late push in the fourth quarter by the Clarke Pride resulting in a...

Freshman Running Back Sam McWilliams cheers on his teammates while they fight against the other team.  McWilliams, along with his other teammates, spent their time on the sideline cheering for those who were out on the field. 

Football falls to Grand View in first loss of the season

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff photographer September 15, 2022

Senior Defensive Backs Jaleel Laffitte and Will Cox pose for a picture after winning the first game of the season.

Football is back and preparing for a long season

Story by Trey Donovan, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

Football season has started and the Baker University Wildcats have started the year after coming off a 2021 season that saw them go 9-2, 4-2 in conference play. The Wildcats' season started against...

Senior Marcus Johnson is seen celebrating with his teammates after making a touchdown. Johnson was named Heart of America Defensive Player of the Week.

Wildcat Football Wins Home Opener 26-14

Story by Aalia Khan, Staff Photographer August 30, 2022

Junior kicker, Mikolaj Stan kicks the field goal to add to the Baker lead.

Baker Football beats rival Benedictine

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer November 2, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Baker Wildcat football took on their rival, the Benedictine Ravens. The Wildcats took home the win with a final score of 28-23. With a dominating offense, Baker was able to...

Freshman Phillip Vesta gets set at the line of scrimmage preparing to make the next defensive play.

Wildcat Football excels with a win over MidAmerica Nazarene

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer October 19, 2021

This past weekend, the Baker Wildcats football team took on the MidAmerica Nazarene Pirates. The game started off slow but quickly picked up after an interceptions and the Baker defense picking up...

The Baker Wildcats enter the field for the start of the game against the Graceland Yellow Jackets on Oct 2.

Wildcat Football wins over Yellow Jackets

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer October 4, 2021

Homecoming weekend started off with a bang as the Baker Wildcats football team wins over the Graceland Yellow Jackets with a final score of 58-7. With two lightning delays before half, the Wildcats...

Freshman Connor Keith helps sack the quarterback on the fourth down to get the ball back.

Baker Football beats Peru State 33-3

Story by Cierra Bryant, Writer September 20, 2021

Baldwin City had an exciting weekend at Liston filled with lots of family and Baker fans. Family day was in full swing on Saturday, Sept. 18, with student life tailgating and concession stand snacks...

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