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Wrestling starts season with new head coach

Wrestling starts season with new head coach

Story by Chad Mullens, Writer November 11, 2015
A new season for the Baker wrestling team also brings a new head coach. Cody Garcia signed on to become Baker’s new coach.

Cody Garcia takes over as head wrestling coach

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor July 6, 2015
The sixth season of wrestling at Baker University will feature the program’s third head coach. Coy Garcia, formerly the head coach at Bethany College, will take over for Pete Di Pol.
Wrestling lands three All-Americans

Wrestling lands three All-Americans

Story by Levi Blaylock, Writer March 9, 2015
Five Baker wrestlers competed at the 58th Annual NAIA Wrestling National Championships inside the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka. Three of the five wrestlers walked away with NAIA All-American honors.

Shoemaker, wrestlers prepare for nationals

Story by Levi Blaylock, Writer March 4, 2015
Baker is sending five wrestlers to nationals in Topeka on March 6-7. This marks the second consecutive year Baker has had five wrestlers qualify for nationals after the NAIA Central National Qualifier.
Wrestling dominates Pratt CC Dual

Wrestling dominates Pratt CC Dual

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor January 22, 2015
The No. 15 wrestling team hosted its Senior Night on Tuesday against the Pratt Community College Beavers in the Collins Center. The Wildcats won 33-13 and maintain a strong grip of the No.15 ranking.
Wrestling moves to No. 17

Wrestling moves to No. 17

Story by Hayley Morrical, Writer November 20, 2014
The Baker wrestling squad proved itself three times in one week. After beginning the season ranked number 16 nationally, the team fell against big name programs, such as the University of Oklahoma, but is now pinning down both individual and team wins.
Wrestlers open new season

Wrestlers open new season

Story by Hayley Morrical, Writer November 12, 2014
Baker wrestlers had a busy schedule to start their season. Ranked No. 16 nationally in the NAIA, the team experienced difficult matchups in a quad hosted by the University of Oklahoma followed by a dual win over Bacone University and then the Dan Harris Open.
2014-15 Wrestling Preview

2014-15 Wrestling Preview

Story by Hayley Morrical October 29, 2014
The Baker Orange preview of the 2014-15 wrestling season.
Shoemaker wins national title

Shoemaker wins national title

Story by Lauren Bechard March 9, 2014
Bryce Shoemaker became Baker University's first national champion wrestler at the 2014 NAIA Wrestling National Championships.

Five wrestlers qualify for nationals

Story by Lauren Bechard February 25, 2014
The Baker University wrestling team will send five men to Topeka, where the NAIA National Championships will take place on March 7-8.
Wildcats host first Jimmy May-hem Open

Wildcats host first Jimmy May-hem Open

Story by Lauren Bechard February 11, 2014
The No. 19 Baker University wrestling team was able to pay tribute to former head coach Jimmy May during the first annual Jimmy May-hem Open on Saturday in Collins Center.
Wrestlers sweep CBC, eye national tourney

Wrestlers sweep CBC, eye national tourney

Story by Lauren Bechard February 6, 2014
The No. 19 Baker University wrestling team took care of business in its last home dual of the season with a 49-0 sweep over Central Baptist College on Jan 30.
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