First round NFL Draft reactions
Story by Jeremiah Edwards, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
Bengals (A) Joe Burrow -- Quarterback Way to not over think this Bengals. Joe Burrow was obviously the man coming into the draft. His stats speak for themselves. The only question is whether or not his one year of college success was due to the system he played in at LSU. Redskins (A) Chase Young -- Defen...
Football falls to end season
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 26, 2019
After finishing first in the south division of the Heart of America Conference for the fifth straight season, the Wildcats were seeded to play Kansas Wesleyan in the first round of the NAIA Football Championship Series. The Coyotes were ranked no. 3 coming into the game while the Wildcats ranked no....
Football beats Evangel to claim division title
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
The No.15 ranked Baker University Wildcats faced No. 17 ranked Evangel University in NAIA game of the week as it was a match up for first place in the Heart of America Conference South Division at Liston Stadium on Sat. Nov. 16. The Wildcats won the coin toss but deferred to the second half, giving...
Football wins fifth straight
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
The Baker University Wildcat football team went into Fayette, Mo. on a four-game winning streak and extended it to five after defeating the Central Methodist University Eagles 41-14. After being forced to punt on their first offensive drive, the Wildcats came out strong on the second offensive drive...
Baker Football beats MNU
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
The no. 24 Baker University Wildcats opened up play in the Heart of America South Division by facing no.23 ranked MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats controlled every facet of the game to come away with a 49-20 victory over the conference foe. The Wildcats did not waste any...
Football Homecoming v. Clarke University
Story by Justin Toumberlin, Photo Editor
October 6, 2019
The no. 24 ranked Baker University Wildcats easily handled the Clarke University Pride as the Wildcats defeated the Pride 60-6 on Homecoming Weekend. The Pride received the ball to start the game, but the Wildcats held the Pride to a three and out. Ethan Barnard gave the Wildcats a 3-0 lead to...
Baker Football falls to William Penn University
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 22, 2019
The Wildcats football team hosted William Penn University Statesmen at Liston Stadium during Baker University’s Family Weekend. The Wildcats started off strong, scoring midway through the first quarter with a 50-yard touchdown pass from Marco Aguinaga to Sam Huckabee. However, that would be the...
Wildcats defeat Graceland
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
After a tough loss to Grandview last week, the Wildcats got back on track with a big win over the Graceland University Yellow Jackets. The Wildcats went ahead on the first drive after a 77-yard run for a touchdown by running back JD Woods. On Graceland’s first offense drive Mikeice Adams picked...
Wildcats fall to Grand View
Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
The no. 8 ranked Baker University Wildcats football team hosted the no. 12 ranked Grandview University Vikings in the home opener at Liston Stadium this past Saturday on September 7, 2019. The Vikings offense started off hot as they received the ball to open the game and marched down the field to the...
Football alumni continue careers in UK
Story by Sarah Day, News Editor
April 15, 2019
Baker University is well known for its football team and several star players. For most, the journey ends after senior year. However, graduates Logan Brettell, Clarence Clark and Quanzee Johnson are continuing their football career in the United Kingdom (UK). The British American Football Association i...
Grossner terminated as head football coach: Thoren set to lead through interim role
Story by Jenna Black, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2019
Head Football Coach Mike Grossner will no longer serve as the leader of the Baker football program. President Lynne Murray and the athletic department announced the termination of Grossner on Jan. 22. Murray states the reasoning behind Grossner’s notice of termination is due to “violations of the Univer...
