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Gavin Dines named Heart of America mens golfer of the week

Gavin Dines named Heart of America men’s golfer of the week

Story by Brett Gamber, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Freshman Gavin Dines was named Heart of America Men’s Golfer of the Week for his outstanding performance in his first collegiate golf tournament at the Virginia McCoy Invite on Oct. 16, 2023. Dines...

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

Junior kicker, Mikolaj Stan kicks the field goal to add to the Baker lead.

Baker Football beats rival Benedictine

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer November 2, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Baker Wildcat football took on their rival, the Benedictine Ravens. The Wildcats took home the win with a final score of 28-23. With a dominating offense, Baker was able to...

Freshman Phillip Vesta gets set at the line of scrimmage preparing to make the next defensive play.

Wildcat Football excels with a win over MidAmerica Nazarene

Story by Cierra Bryant, Photographer October 19, 2021

This past weekend, the Baker Wildcats football team took on the MidAmerica Nazarene Pirates. The game started off slow but quickly picked up after an interceptions and the Baker defense picking up...

Junior Kaosi Ude and Freshman Cate Nearmyer compete with Envangel for possession of the ball.

Baker Women’s Soccer takes victory over Evangel

Story by Liam Flake, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

On April 3, the Baker University Women’s Soccer Team defeated Evangel University 2-1 at Liston Stadium, securing their spot in the Heart of America Conference Tournament Semifinals on Wednesday, April...

The Word with Max Dutton: Nov. 20, 2020

Story by Preston Wilson, Max Dutton, and Brendan Hulla November 20, 2020

In this week's episode of The Word, we take a look at the presidential election results, the 8th Street Burger Shop, have a special segment of Brendan on the Block and announce the final Wildcat of the...

The Wildcats defeated CMU to remain undefeated.

Wildcats defeat CMU to remain undefeated

Story by Makenzie Musgrove, Sports Editor November 2, 2020

The Baker Wildcat football team hosted the Central Methodist University Eagles at Liston Stadium as the Wildcats celebrated and honored their seniors on senior day. The Wildcats defeated the Eagles...

Cross Country to create team “bubble”

Story by Zach Reeder, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

The Baker Wildcat cross country teams have decided to go into their own "bubble” in preparation for the Heart of America Conference Championship. In the day and age we live in, nothing seems unordinary...

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

The Baker University Women’s Volleyball team opened their season in Springfield, Mo. at Evangel University against the Crusaders. The undefeated Crusaders were too much to handle for the Wildcats...

COVID-19 forces cancellations for NAIA athletes

COVID-19 forces cancellations for NAIA athletes

Story by Elizabeth Hanson and Emma Howard March 13, 2020

On the afternoon of  March 12 the Heart of America announced that effective immediately all winter championship events, and championships currently underway, are to be canceled. This affects many of the...

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 defeated the Mount Mercy Mustangs in the Collins Center on Sat. Feb. 15. to stay in the running for a spot in the Heart of America Conference tournament. The Wildcats continue to battle...

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

The Baker University Dance and Cheer teams had a very busy weekend with three competitions over three days. Dance and Cheer started their weekend in Olathe, Kan. on Fri. Jan. 31 with a competition at...

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