Women’s cross country claims conference championship
Story by Megan Henry
November 12, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The Baker University women’s cross country team won the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship meet on Saturday, earning the Wildcats' first team bid to the NAIA national championships since 2010. Five women finished in the top 10, including senior Lauren Jaqua in first, senior Megan...
Cross country teams prepare for HAAC championship
Story by Megan Henry
October 30, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The Baker University women’s cross country team finished in third place at the Mid-States Classic on Saturday, and the men’s team took 14th of 25 teams. Senior Lauren Jaqua broke her own 5,000-meter run record, with a time of 17:57. The time earned her a fifth-place finish and her fourth Heart...
Women’s cross county cracks NAIA top 25
Story by Megan Henry
October 16, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
After receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 poll all season, the Baker University women’s cross country team finally broke into the rankings Monday. The jump to No. 25 came after the Wildcats finished in 10th place out of 30 teams at the NAIA pre-nationals meet on Saturday in Lawrence. Senior...
Women’s cross country records fastest time in BU history
Story by Megan Henry
September 24, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
Although the Baker University women’s cross country team finished in second place overall Saturday, it came home with more than just a plaque. The team set a new school record for the fastest team 5,000-meter run time in school history. The women's team finished with an average time of 18:43 and...
Runners break records at UCM Mule Run
Story by Megan Henry
September 17, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
Women's 4,000-meter run Lauren Jaqua - Third, 14:49 Kerry Kurta - 13th, 15:21 Megan Rosa - 14th, 15:26 Ashley McBride - 16th, 15:32 Jillian Benson - 17th, 15:36 Rachel Ash - 28th, 15:55 Shelby Stephens - 53rd, 16:47 Amanda Moody - 70th, 17:17 Joeanna Feliciano - 82nd, 17:37 ...
Cross country teams prepare for Maple Leaf Invitational
Story by Megan Henry
August 22, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
In preparation for their first meet, Baker University’s cross country teams returned to campus nearly a week early to begin practicing and get to know the new members of the team. Although the Wildcats won’t compete until Aug. 31, senior Megan Rosa already sees the potential in the team for the...
Cross country teams have high expectations for Maple Leaf Invitational
Story by Sara Bell, Editor
August 22, 2013
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
As a new season quickly approaches the Baker University Cross Country teams, both are striving and ready to improve on their accomplishments from 2010. The women’s team won the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship last season and made an appearance at the NAIA national meet. The men...
