The Home Run Derby is a batting contest every year, in which Major League Baseball players compete against one another for a lofty prize and baseball fame. For some sluggers, the Home Run Derby is the beginning of a second-half surge. For others, it marks the start of a steep
Students current and past gather together each year for Homecoming at Missouri Baptist University, from antique rugs on the floor of Muncy Gym at the Perk Event, to the football game on Saturday at Spartan Field. Today’s photo gallery kicks off a series of galleries over the next few days,
The Missouri Baptist University cheer team made history after placing second in the Spirit Rally NAIA Division at NCA Nationals. Despite program cuts, leadership changes and injuries, the team persevered in unity and faith. On Tuesday, April 8, the Missouri Baptist all-girl cheer team traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida,
As the MBU women’s softball team has been on the road for nearly two months this season, all this travel time has brought the players closer together. The Missouri Baptist University women’s softball team has been on the road for six consecutive weekends, and the Spartans’ season is just getting
After placing second in the 2025 NAIA Division National Tournament, the Missouri Baptist community was surprised to learn there will be no stunt season this spring. “MBU stunt has made it to nationals every single year since we started the program,” said senior captain Vashti Altheide. “So the fact that
Interested in a club that helps you build confidence and learn how to protect yourself? Then look no further than MBU’s recently established Taekwondo Club, where you can have fun learning kicks, breaking boards and fostering friendships. “You’re trying to make as good a people as possible, and martial arts
Kelsey Ward’s journey from elite skater to one of Missouri’s top coaches is marked by resilience, technical expertise, and a passion for teaching. After a career-ending injury at 16, she shifted to coaching, where her competitive background and positive energy have shaped countless skaters. Her students credit her guidance for
MBU STUNT, although recently begun, begins to make its history and plant its roots as an upcoming sport and the future of cheerleading. The team works dedicatedly at becoming the best they can be and preparing for a bright future.
With integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership, Missouri Baptist University’s cheer and dance teams are flying to new heights and making history. One of the teams, co-ed cheer, qualified last season for the NAIA Competitive Cheer and Dance National Championships in Michigan. The STUNT team also qualified for nationals, which was hosted by MBU.
Three athletes on the Missouri Baptist University women’s wrestling team left the NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Invitational with All-American honors.