Baldwin ? Bubba Rhodes returned the opening kickoff, and William Jewell never trailed, defeating Baker, 23-17, in college football Saturday.

Jewell (3-4, 3-3 Heart of America) took a 14-3 halftime lead on a three-yard TD run by Dan Smith, and Mike Spriggs added a 90-yard TD in the third quarter.

Martin Updike and Gerrad Speer had rushing touchdowns for the Wildcats (3-4, 3-3).

Nate Tubach kicked a 30-yard field goal for Baker.

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