BALDWIN CITY, Kan. - The Baker University wrestling team has signed
Jordan Basks, Da'Koda Basks, Blake Mallory, Beau Bennett, Trevor Boyer
and Todd Curtis to National Letters of Intent, coach Jimmy May
announced on Monday.
"I am very excited about the attitudes that these guys are bringing
to our program," said May. "They are quality student-athletes that are
going to make a big impact in the Baker wrestling program."
Blake Mallory, Jordan Basks and Dakoda Basks from Claremore High School (Okla.) are multi-sport athletes.
Mallory, a two-time Class 5A State Champion wrestler, will compete
in wrestling and baseball for the Wildcats, while the Basks brothers,
who have five combined State Championships, will participate in
wrestling and football.
"Baker is getting three quality young men who know what it takes to
compete on a team," Claremore athletic director and head baseball coach
Brent Payne said.
Beau Bennett a Pittsburg High School senior will begin his career at
Baker the same way he did in high school. Bennett moved from a junior
varsity wrestler to a varsity state champion. His goal at Baker: Be a
National Champion.
Beau Bennett signs with Baker.
"You have to start out small," said Bennett. "I want to go in, work
hard, and make the varsity team. Then, I want to make myself better and
qualify for nationals. And once I get there, I can start working toward
becoming a national champion."
"I think the sky is the limit for him," said Jimmy May. "He has unlimited upside."
May said he believed Bennett would hit his ceiling because of his
work ethic. "That's pretty rare to find a heavyweight who works like he
does," May said. "We have some tough kids, so he'll have a room full of
training partners to keep him working hard."
Trevor Boyer
Also joining the Baker squad in 2010 will be Trevor Boyer a 2009
Kansas State Champion from Mill Valley High School. Boyer was also the
2010 runner-up and a four-time state qualifier.
Todd Curtis
Local product Todd Curtis from Gardner-Edgerton High School finished
his high school career holding an all-time record of 127-34. Curtis
comes to Baker ranking No. 2 on the all-time wins list at
Garder-Edgerton to go along with his two-time runner-up crowns at the
state championships.