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The Baker Orange

Baker Wildcats face off against Evangel University in a doubleheader weekend on April 22 and 23. Baker  left the series with a 25-22 record overall.

Baker Baseball takes on Evangel in final home series of the season

Story by Trey Donovan, Staff Writer April 25, 2022

On April 22 and 23, Baker baseball faced off against Evangel for an in-conference series. Baker came into the series with a 23-20 overall and a 14-10 record in conference play, while the Evangel Valor...

Junior Jaxon Kutch pitches the ball against Park University. Baseball played two double headers against Park, one on April 15 and one on April 16.

Baker Baseball wins three out of four against Park University.

Story by Trey Donovan, Staff Writer April 18, 2022

The Baker Wildcat baseball team just finished up a four-game series against the 18-14 Park University Pirates. Going into the series, Baker was 20-19 and 11-9 in conference play. Baker was also on a hot...

Head women’s basketball coach relieved of duties

Head women’s basketball coach relieved of duties

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor April 14, 2022

Justin Rees, the Baker University women’s basketball head coach, has been “relieved of his duties” at Baker as of April 4, according to Athletic Director Nate Houser. Houser said he takes the...

The graduating members of the Baker Dance Team reflect on their experience with the team and its success over the years.

Senior Dance Team members reflect on memories and success

Story by Emma Howard and Emiliano Navarro April 14, 2022

As their competition season comes to a close, the Baker University Dance Team has seen exceptional success as they continue to grow and evolve. The team danced their way to the top throughout the season,...

Senior Jacob Cofer runs the 10K at Friends University on April 1 as Coach Ryan Pitts looks on. Cofer finished in second place with a time of 32 minutes and 50 seconds.

Outdoor track and field: how the season is going far

Story by Trey Donovan, Staff Writer April 13, 2022

The outdoor track season is in full swing after starting on March 19. They are in a very important stretch of the year, where every week in April they have a meet followed by the Conference championship...

Freshman Cambrie Frame competes against Evangel University on April 9 at 2 p.m. The Baker women's tennis team lost its match against Missouri Valley College but won its afternoon competition against Evangel.

Baker Women’s Tennis goes 1-1 at home

Story by Liam H. Flake, Staff Writer and Photographer April 13, 2022

Women's golf competed and placed second at the Baker Invitational. The team will next compete in the Bethany Tournament April11 and 12, in Newton, Kansas.

Baker Women’s golf team places second in Baker Invitational

Story by Trey Donovan, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

On March 21 through March 22, the Baker University women’s golf team participated in the Baker Invitational and placed in second place against eight other teams. The team has had ups and downs this season,...

The Baker Women’s Bowling Team places first at the Hoosier Classic tournament Feb. 19-20. The team prepares for the NAIA National Championship March 24-26. “We are prepping to win,” Head Women’s Bowling Coach Cheryl Keslar exclaimed. “My life goal, at the moment, is to be the first sport at Baker to win the NAIA championship, barring wrestling and dance don’t do it before us.”

The Baker Women’s bowling team wins Hoosier Classic and Conference Championship

Story by Trey Donovan, Staff Writer March 21, 2022

The Baker University women’s bowling team has continued their strong season with wins at the Hoosier Classic Feb. 19-20 and the Conference Championship Feb. 26-27. The team has looked strong all year...

Head wrestling coach Cody Garcia is being inducted to the Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame for his time as a student-athlete

Head Wrestling Coach Cody Garcia to be inducted into Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor March 10, 2022

On Feb. 1, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced the Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Baker University Head Wrestling Coach Cody Garcia is amongst ten inductees from...

Sophomore Nicole Moore takes down her opponent from Waldorf University. Moore went on to win her remaining matches, ending the day as Conference Champion.

Women’s wrestling competes in Heart of America Conference

Story by Colbie Fairley, Photographer and Staff Writer March 2, 2022

Ryan Pitts, head coach of track and field, receives the Joe Biden's Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Each recipient received a certificate signed by President Joe Biden.

Head Track and Field Coach Ryan Pitts earns Presidential Lifetime Achievement award for volunteer service

Story by Maya Hodison, News Editor February 25, 2022

Editor’s Note: The original version of this article was updated for clarity on Feb 26. at 10:43 a.m. Last November, Baker University Head Track and Field Coach Ryan Pitts received the 2021 Joe Biden...

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