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Women’s soccer falls to MNU 1-0

Women’s soccer falls to MNU 1-0

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 26, 2017

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...

Soccer defeats Evangel at home

Soccer defeats Evangel at home

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 20, 2017

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...

Womens collegiate runners take off at the sound of the starting gun for the first race of the day at the Haskell Indian Nations University Invitational on Oct. 7. Along with the two collegiate races, Haskell welcomed area high school teams as well.

Cross Country competes in Lawrence

October 10, 2017

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...

Senior Michaela Jamison helps stretch out dance team captain senior Nia Madison during practice.

No longer eligible: Former student-athletes work with teams

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 9, 2017

Senior Michaela Jamison is like many other students at Baker University. After a full day of classes, she heads to practice. Dance is what originally brought Jamison to Baker, so it is no surprise it remains...

Quarterback Logan Brettell scrambles and looks for a receiver down field. Brettell would end the game with a school record of 84 career touchdown passes.

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...

Bakers defense charges to help make the tackle against Benedictine on Sept. 23. The rivalry match up was voted the NAIA Game of the Week.

Football improves to 5-0

September 25, 2017

The No. 2 Wildcats earned their 22nd-consecutive Heart of America Athletic Conference win against No. 14 Benedictine College 44-37 on Sept. 23 at Larry Wilcox Stadium in Atchinson, Kan. The 'Cats all-time...

Senior captain Kady Dieringer is playing the midfield this season. As a senior on the team she is a vital component to many of the teams set-pieces and key plays.

Soccer earns two against Graceland

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

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...

Joseph Houlihan and Jack Adamson work together to push the ball down field.

No. 12 Baker defeats Clarke 2-0 in Heart opener

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

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...

Senior Megan Johnson defends the ball from Clarke Universitys defender, Jenny Wicks.

Women’s soccer earns first win

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

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...

Lightning delayed the game during the third quarter with 7:02 remaining. The game restarted over an hour later.

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...

President Dr. Lynne Murray embraces hall of fame inductee, Kelly Wolverton. Wolverton played soccer at Baker University and graduated in 2003.

Football vs. Graceland

September 17, 2017
Some shots by staff photographer Elizabeth Hanson of the homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Clarence Clark became the NAIAs All Time Leading Scorer on Aug. 26 vs William Penn. Clark currently has 526 points and counting as he continues his senior season.

Clark trades soccer past for football future

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

Clark’s passion for football comes second to his childhood love for soccer. Clark was able to find success as a kid in the sport long before he was opened up to football, which would eventually lead...

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