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The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Baker University Student News Media

The Baker Orange
Makenzie Musgrove

Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor

Makenzie is a senior from Blue Springs, Missouri and is majoring in Mass Media and Multimedia. She is a member of the Baker University Softball Team and is one of the biggest sports fans you’ll ever know.

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The Wildcats defeated CMU to remain undefeated.

Wildcats defeat CMU to remain undefeated

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 2, 2020
Quarterback Marco Aguinaga prepares for the next play.

Football improves to 3-0

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 24, 2020
The Baker Wildcat football team will look to improve to 3-0 against Missouri Valley College on Oct. 24 at Liston Stadium.

Football sees postponement of previous two games

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 18, 2020
Marco Aguinaga led the Wildcats to a commanding win over the Clarke University Pride for their second straight win.

Wildcats dominate Clarke University

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 3, 2020
Updated guidelines for October allow Baker Students, staff and faculty to attend home sporting events.

Limited spectators permitted to attend home sporting events

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 2, 2020
Offensive lineman Evan Bishop runs with the Baker football team in their iconic entrance through an inflated helmet.

Baker University Football wins season opener

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 27, 2020
Baker University Football to allow spectators at home opener

Baker University Football to allow spectators at home opener

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020
Sophomore Taylor Kile contributed with seven kills for the Wildcats against the Crusaders to open the season.

Volleyball falls in season opener

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 17, 2020
Baker University alters sports spectator policies

Baker University alters sports spectator policies

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 17, 2020
Professional Athletics

Professional sports return to play

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
July 24, 2020
Baker Wildcat football players have returned to workouts hosted at Liston Stadium in order to promote social distancing during strength and conditioning exercises.

Baker University Football follows guidelines while beginning preseason workouts

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
July 10, 2020
Esports continues to practice amid pandemic

Esports continues to practice amid pandemic

Story by Jeremiah Edwards and Makenzie Musgrove
April 23, 2020
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[Photo] An inside look into student’s new inspirational platform

Story by Maya Hodison, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
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NAIA announces spring sport cancellations

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
March 17, 2020
(Left) Junior Emily chambers, freshman Talisa Stone and sophomore Brittney Wesley have qualified in their respective events for the NAIA Indoor/Outdoor National Championship. Among the accomplishments, Stone breaks a school record in high jump as a freshman.

Women’s Track and Field athletes qualify for Nationals

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
Freshman Leah Vanweelden dribbles down count as the Wildcats take on Clarke.

Women’s Basketball tops Mount Mercy

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
February 15, 2020
The Wildcats dance team placed first in two competitions this weekend.

Weekend full of competition for dance and cheer

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Kayelee Smith and Morgan Francis stand ready as they prepare for a serve in a doubles match against Ottawa University.

Women’s tennis undefeated after fall season

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
December 2, 2019
Junior Marco Aguinaga under center to receive the snap from center and junior Tyrus Bergeron. Aguinaga completes 15 of 21 attempts for 186 yards against MNU.

Football falls to end season

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 26, 2019
The Wildcats win their first two games to move to the round of 16 and travel to Irvine, Cal to play on Dec. 3 against no. 2 Columbia College. Alumni are in support for the Wildcats fifth trip in the past seven seasons.

Men’s soccer advances to the national tournament’s second round

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 24, 2019
Basketball team battles Benedictine

Basketball team battles Benedictine

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 22, 2019
Senior Adam Preston embraces coach Tim Byers after his 12th place finish. Preston left it all on the course and finished fourth on the team, earning him a spot on the men's national squad of seven runners.

Baker Cross Country dominates conference meet

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
(Left) Junior Brandon Lehnherr and senior Brennen Kellog run the team out of the inflatable helmet to begin the match up with no. 17 Evangel University.

Football beats Evangel to claim division title

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Senior and two time National Champion Lucas Lovvorn finds first place in the 174-pound weight class. The Wildcats travel to the Bethany Open to compete on Nov. 16.

Wrestling dominates at Dan Harris Open

Story by Justin Toumberlin and Makenzie Musgrove
November 12, 2019
Football wins fifth straight

Football wins fifth straight

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Womens basketball opens up season at KCAC Classic

Womens basketball opens up season at KCAC Classic

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 5, 2019
Men's Basketball secures first win against Baptist Bible College

Men’s Basketball secures first win against Baptist Bible College

Story by Peyton Maulbeck and Makenzie Musgrove
November 4, 2019
Bowling competes against national seeds

Bowling competes against national seeds

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 3, 2019
An over the shoulder of Justin Toumberlin playing in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Rocket League Fall Championship.

Esports has successful week of matches

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
(Left) Freshman Savannah Nott and sophomore Claire Chapman attempt to block the kill by a Ravens player. The Wildcats drop the series 0-3 to Benedictine.

Ravens top Wildcats on dig pink night

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 24, 2019
Junior Marco Aguinaga under center to receive the snap from center and junior Tyrus Bergeron. Aguinaga completes 15 of 21 attempts for 186 yards against MNU.

Baker Football beats MNU

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
The Wildcats prepare for the second half with a lead of 6-0. A total of 11 different players scored with Senior Jordan Lake the only player to score two goals.

Men’s Soccer vs. Benedictine College

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
Cross Country claims first and second place at Gary Stoner Invite

Cross Country claims first and second place at Gary Stoner Invite

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019
Junior Georgia Vernardakis jumps to contest a Ravens player for a header. Vernardakis records 1 shot on net in the win over the Ravens moving the Wildcats to 7-4-1.

Women’s soccer v. Benedictine College

Story by Justin Toumberlin and Makenzie Musgrove
October 14, 2019
Juniors Taylor Bell (left) and Jillian Hardeman attempt to block a hit by a Central Methodist player. Hardeman deflects the ball enough for the point to count for Central Methodist.

Volleyball splits over weekend

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019
Sophomore Mohamet Cisse throws the ball in as head coach Nate Houser organizes the team. Baker drops its first conference game to William Penn University on Sept. 29 in Liston Stadium.

Men’s Soccer v. William Penn University

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
Junior and Captain Kara Knapp (left) runs to celebrate with Junior Victoria Aceves Powers (middle) and Junior Monique Diaz (right). Aceves Powers opens the scoring for Baker in the first half against William Penn University.

Women’s Soccer v. William Penn University

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
Baker celebrates a block by senior Makaila Garcia. The 'Cats record 11 block against William Penn University in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball update

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 28, 2019
The Baker Wildcats mens soccer team looks to get above .500 going into the next competitions.

Men’s soccer vs. Clarke University

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 22, 2019
Junior Georgia Vernardakis fights off a Clarke midfielder to keep possession. Vernardakis averages 2.5 shots a game.

Women’s soccer vs. Clarke University

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 22, 2019
Baker Football falls to William Penn University

Baker Football falls to William Penn University

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 22, 2019
Wildcats defeat Graceland

Wildcats defeat Graceland

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Sophomore Sam Huckabee gaining yards at the game last Saturday.

Wildcats fall to Grand View

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
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