Men’s soccer ties MNU 1-1
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
The No. 4 ranked Baker men’s soccer team earned its first tie in Heart competition in a 1-1 draw against rival No. 20 ranked MNU Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats held the Pioneers off in the first half, leaving both teams scoreless at the start of the second half. MNU was the first to score in...
Women’s soccer falls to MNU 1-0
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Filed under Sports, Women's Soccer
The Baker Wildcats came up short against Heart of America Athletic Conference rival MNU on Tuesday, following an explosive senior night victory against Avila last Friday. The ‘Cats led the Pioneers in shots with eight in the first half and an additional six in the second. Senior Kady Dieringer...
Soccer defeats Evangel at home
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
October 20, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports, Women's Soccer
Women’s Soccer The Baker women’s soccer team defeated Evangel in a 2-0 shutout victory Wednesday night at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats victory against Crusaders is their first win this month, after a string of ties and losses against Heart opponents. Both teams remained scoreless in the f...
Cross Country competes in Lawrence
October 10, 2017
Filed under Cross Country, Galleries, Sports
The men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Lawrence to compete in the Haskell Indian Nations University Invitational on Oct. 7. Senior Rosie Hollis placed 15th individually and led the women to a fourth-place finish. Freshman Camille Henderson, sophomore Janeane Hernandez, junior Jenna Black...
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 set by Mack Brown on Sept. 30. Senior Clarence Clark was able to connect on a 99-yard touchdown pass fro...
Volleyball falls to Central Methodist
September 27, 2017
Filed under Galleries, Sports, Volleyball
The Wildcats fell short in three sets, 25-22, 25-23, 25-18, to Central Methodist inside the Collins Center on Sept. 26. The 'Cats are now 8-12 on the season and 1-7 within the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
Soccer continues Heart winning streak
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports, Women's Soccer
Men’s Soccer It took a big second half from the Baker men’s soccer team to defeat Grand View 4-3 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats were able to continue their unbeaten streak in the Heart conference by scoring three goals in the second half after trading goals in the first half. The...
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, Baker lead Benedictine until there were six minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Ravens tied...
Soccer earns two against Graceland
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 22, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports, Women's Soccer
Women’s Soccer The Baker women’s soccer team picked up its second win of the season Wednesday, against the Graceland Yellowjackets, in a 2-0 victory at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats filled the first half with seven shots, but the ’Cats weren’t able to capitalize until the 45th minute of the ga...
No. 12 Baker defeats Clarke 2-0 in Heart opener
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 18, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
Despite a lightning delay causing the game to end in the 73rd minute, the No. 12 Wildcats opened Heart of America Athletic Conference play with a 2-0 win over Clark University in the final Homecoming game at Liston Stadium Saturday night. Baker powered over the Pride throughout the entirety of the...
Women’s soccer earns first win
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 18, 2017
Filed under Sports, Women's Soccer
The women’s soccer team opened up conference play against Clarke University at Liston Stadium on Saturday, defeating the Crusaders 2-1. Baker showed offensive aggression early, scoring in the second minute of the game. Freshman Victoria Aceves-Power scored for the Wildcats, earning her first collegiate...
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 took the lead early with freshman J.D. Woods scoring for the Wildcats 1:25 into the game off...
