Men’s golf finishes 3rd at Baker Invitational
Story by Alex Fortuna, Photo Editor
October 24, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Golf, Sports, Uncategorized
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
Filed under Golf, Showcase, Sports
“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
Filed under Football, Galleries, Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
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
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
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
Filed under Bowling, Sports, Wrestling
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
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
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
Filed under Galleries, Men's Soccer, Showcase, Sports
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
Filed under Galleries, Showcase, Sports, Track and Field
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
Filed under Sports
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 ...
Track honors coach Zach Kindler with meet
Story by Jenna Black, Photo Editor
May 4, 2018
Filed under Sports, Track and Field
The men’s and women’s track teams hosted the Zach Kindler Wildcat Open on Saturday at Liston Stadium in honor of former head track and field and cross country coach Zach Kindler, who died in 2014. Senior Cory Peoples, junior Gloria Mares and the women’s 4x100 meter relay team all qualified f...
Tennis ends season at conference
Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor
May 4, 2018
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both ended the spring season at the conference tournament. The teams traveled to Webster Groves, Missouri, to compete in the Unaffiliated Grouping Conference Tournament, which included teams from the Heart of America Athletic Conference as well as the American Midwes...
Softball earns best record in history
Story by Jenna Black, Photo Editor
May 4, 2018
The Wildcats surpassed 31 wins to become the winningest team in Baker history on April 26. The 2011 team’s 31-21 record stood as the benchmark season until the ‘Cats improved to 38-12 and counting. Senior third baseman Stephanie Cardona credits the team’s success to the player’s relentless ...
