Wildcats dominate Missouri Valley Vikings
Story by Justin Toumberlin, Assistant Photo Editor
November 7, 2018
The Wildcats run through the Missouri Valley Vikings Nov. 3 at Liston Stadium with a 73-14 victory. Sophomore JD Woods ran for 284 yards and four touchdowns and sophomore Marco Aquinaga collected 219 total yards and two touchdowns. The 'Cats defense was led by seniors Indie Allen and Kegan Schumann,...
Hedrick accredits Baker to his success
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
November 5, 2018
Tom Hedrick made the decision to be a sportscaster on his walk home from school after being cut from his high school baseball team his junior year. Over the course of his five-mile walk back, he planned what he was going to do with his life now that he lost hope of playing professional baseball. The...
Women’s soccer wins with two last minute goals
Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
October 25, 2018
The Women's soccer team were able to secure the win against Mount Mercy University on Oct. 2o at Liston stadium. The Wildcats trailed 1-0 late in the game, but goals by Maria Jose-Echeverry and Jenna Lattimer in the last ten minutes of regulation was enough to get the Cats' sixth win this season....
Men’s golf finishes 3rd at Baker Invitational
Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
October 24, 2018
The men's golf team entered their last tournament with a strong finish at the Baker Invitational. The Wildcats had great performances from Juniors Payton Ruder and Dawson Dykes helping the Wildcats finish 3rd at the Baker Invitational on Oct. 17-18. The Wildcats would post a team score of 629, falling...
Mitchell breaks school record in opening invitational
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
October 15, 2018
“I knew I was piecing together a good round so I kept telling myself ‘you don’t know what you’re capable of until you do it.” These were the thoughts going through senior Samantha Mitchell’s mind as she put together a round of 71, one under par, to become the women’s golf school record...
Football falls to Benedictine at homecoming
Story by Alex Fortuna and Jenna Black
October 1, 2018
The No. 11 Wildcats took on No. 16 Benedictine College for the homecoming game Sept. 29. Baker fell short to the Benedictine Ravens 23-12. The Ravens beat the ‘Cats on the ground as two different running backs carried for over 100 yards. Sophomore JD Woods tried to keep the ‘Cats in the game wi...
Cofer excels at Maple Leaf Invitational
Story by Lily Stephens, Multi-Media Editor
September 24, 2018
This cross country season has been much anticipated as the men’s team now features 21 runners. Nine freshmen contribute to that new number, with six of the nine coming from area high schools. Freshman Jacob Cofer, from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, is proving to be a strong asset to the team. At ...
New sports introduced to program
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
September 24, 2018
Baker University added women’s wrestling and men’s bowling programs this fall semester. Athletic Director Nate Houser says that the athletic department chose to add the sports of men’s bowling and women’s wrestling after looking at potential growth in order to make programs whole. As there i...
Jacobs leads men’s soccer into conference play
Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor
September 18, 2018
Not all freshmen athletes are lucky enough to start their collegiate careers with multiple game-winning goals, beating nationally ranked teams and Heart of America Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors but for freshman midfielder Lucas Jacobs this is a reality. The Breda, Netherlands...
Men’s soccer takes on University of Northwestern Ohio
Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
September 5, 2018
The Baker Wildcats finished the Labor Day Classic with a matchup on Monday against the University of Northwestern Ohio at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats would fight their way to a 2-0 victory over UNOH ending the weekend with a 2-0 record. This moves the team to solid 5-0 start to the 2018-2019 season. ...
Track finishes season by hosting conference meet
May 10, 2018
The men's and women's track teams rounded out their seasons by hosting back-to-back home meets. First, the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open on April 28 and second, the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship meet on May 4 and 5. The men captured third place within the Heart and the women finished...
Joyner: Sportscaster of the year
Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor
May 7, 2018
Baker University alumni Jim Joyner was recently honored by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association with its yearly media award. Joyner was recognized for his work with Mid Kansas Radio as its sports and news director. The award is “pretty much sportscaster of the year,” said Joyner. High school ...
