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Freshman, Nick Snider looks to run down field after catching a pass. Snider would score a touchdown later in the drive.

‘Cats capture third conference title

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 13, 2017

The Baker football team defeated Evangel 26-6 Saturday, earning the team’s third-straight Heart of America Athletic Conference South Division title. Freshman JD Woods was the first to put Baker in...

The Baker Wildcats won the homecoming football game 66-14 against Graceland University Sept. 16. The Cats are now 4-0 on the season.

Baker football falls to Missouri Valley

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor November 12, 2017

The Missouri Valley Vikings handed Baker its first loss of the season, breaking its Heart of America Athletic Conference winning streak as well. Before the 27-22 loss, the Wildcats were unbeaten in the...

Freshman, Nick Snider looks to run down field after catching a pass. Snider would score a touchdown later in the drive.

Woods breaks record in 49-0 CMU shutout

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 30, 2017

The No. 2 ranked Baker Wildcats celebrated senior day with a 49-0 shutout victory against Central Methodist last Saturday at Liston Stadium. While the day was focused on the seniors' accomplishments...

Quarterback Logan Brettell scrambles and looks for a receiver down field. Brettell would end the game with a school record of 84 career touchdown passes.

Football defeats Peru State, breaks records

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 6, 2017

The Baker football team had another record-setting game this past Saturday, when the team defeated Peru State 65-42. Senior quarterback Logan Brettell broke the school record for all-time passing yards...

Sophomore Mason McCormick breaks away from Benedictines defensive back Dayton Bush. McCormick had four catches totaling for seventy-five yards.

Football 5-0, defeats Benedictine 44-37

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 25, 2017

It came down to the fourth quarter for the No. 2 ranked Baker Wildcats in a 44-37 victory over Benedictine on Saturday for the NAIA Game of the Week. After the Ravens were the first to score on a safety,...

Lightning delayed the game during the third quarter with 7:02 remaining. The game restarted over an hour later.

Football dominates at Homecoming

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 17, 2017

The Baker Wildcats brought home another victory after defeating the Graceland Yellowjackets 66-14 at Liston Stadium on Sept. 16. The ‘Cats Homecoming victory marks their fourth-consecutive win. Baker...

Clarence Clark became the NAIAs All Time Leading Scorer on Aug. 26 vs William Penn. Clark currently has 526 points and counting as he continues his senior season.

Clark trades soccer past for football future

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

Clark’s passion for football comes second to his childhood love for soccer. Clark was able to find success as a kid in the sport long before he was opened up to football, which would eventually lead...

Senior Hayden Jenkins leads the Wildcats onto the field on Aug. 26.

No. 2 Wildcats hold on to defeat No. 23 William Penn 31-27

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor August 29, 2017

The No. 2 Baker Wildcats came from behind in an explosive fourth quarter to win 31-27 in the season-opener over No. 23 William Penn on Saturday. The Wildcats took an early lead with a 4-yard touchdown...

Saint Francis forces a Cornell Brown fumble in the fourth quarter of the national title game in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cougars forced two Baker turnovers in their 38-17 win. Image by Shelby Stephens.

Wildcats fall to Saint Francis in national title game

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor December 17, 2016
Baker’s run at its first national championship in program history ended on Saturday night in the NAIA-FCS championship game. The Saint Francis Cougars beat Baker 38-17 for their first national championship in program history after three failed trips in the title game from 2004 to 2006.
Florida natives Nazayah Brown, Akim Francis and Mikeice Adams have played key roles for the Wildcats this year.

Championship trip serves as homecoming for three Baker players

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor December 14, 2016
When Baker punched its ticket to the NAIA-FCS national championship game in Daytona Beach, Florida, it was a chance for most of the players to take a trip to a new place with an ocean view. For linebackers Akim Francis and Mikeice Adams and running back Naz Brown, it was a chance to return to their home state of Florida.
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Baker community prepares for national championship trip

Story by Nathalia Barr, Sports Editor December 12, 2016
With finals, a national championship football game and graduation all in one a week's time, faculty, students, athletes and fans are adjusting their schedules.
Baker takes the field before its first NAIA-FCS semifinals since 1993. The Wildcats beat Eastern Oregon 45-41 and advanced to their first title game since 1986. Image by Shelby Stephens.

Baker-Saint Francis national championship preview

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor December 12, 2016
For the first time in 30 years, the Baker football team will be playing in the NAIA-FCS title game. Baker will face Saint Francis University at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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