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- Hometown:
- Mount Gilead, Ohio
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- Year:
- FR
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- High School:
- Mount Gilead HS
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- Major:
- Criminal Justice
Bio
High School Accolades
National Honors Society Presidet, Honor Roll
4 time Cross Country All-Ohio, 3 time KMAC Champion, 3 time District Champion, 2 time Regional Champion, 2024 State Runner-Up
Collegiate Honors
2025: All-American, Men's Cross Country National Championship Individual Qualifier
Personal
Son of Joe and Brandy Baker, Sister: Ava, Brother: Gage
Favorite Athlete: Cole Hocker
Favorite Movie: Real Steel
Favorite Book: The Remains of the Day
News Mentions
Baker Becomes First All-American in MVNU Men’s Cross Country History
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Will Baker of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team made history on Friday, November 21 at...
November 21, 2025
Baker Named an Individual NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Qualifier
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a record-breaking year as a freshman for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross team, Will Baker is...
November 12, 2025
Baker Breaks Own School Record, Leads Men’s Cross Country at Conference Meet
MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team competed in the Crossroad League...
November 7, 2025
Men’s Cross Country Sets Program Record at Great Lakes Challenge
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team ran in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge at Riverside...
October 26, 2025
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Runner-Up at Jenna Strong Fall Classic
WILMINGTON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team traveled to compete in the Jenna Strong Fall Classic...
October 17, 2025
Men’s Cross Country Wins OWU Invite
POWELL, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross country team ran a strong 8K race at the OWU Invite, hosted by Ohio...
October 3, 2025
Baker Receives Crossroads League Runner of the Week Honor
JACKSON, Mich. – Will Baker of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team, received his first career Crossroads...
September 22, 2025
Will Baker Places Second at All-Ohio Meet
CEDARVILLE, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team competed at the All-Ohio Meet, hosted by Cedarville...
September 19, 2025
Men’s Cross Country Starts Season Strong at IWU Twilight Meet
MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s cross-country team opened its season at the IWU Twilight Meet, hosted by...
September 5, 2025