Australian Mitchell Baker ’24 has finally hit the 100-goal benchmark. Reaching this milestone is just a step in the right direction for the Georgetown soccer commit. No other Northwood soccer player has scored more goals in their career.
Baker downplayed the milestone and focused on his team. “It’s great that I achieved this goal, but I am focused on scoring more and improving to help the team succeed,” Baker said.
Baker has been at Northwood School for two years and recently re-classed from a Junior to a Senior. He started out his career in Australia at Melbourne Victory and has now been scoring left and right for Black Rock and Northwood all over the country.

Mitchell Baker (#17) watches one of his more than 100 goals reach the back of the net. Photo: Mr. Michael Aldridge.
Another reason this feat is so unbelievable is that Mitchell was only introduced to the goal-scoring striker position when he arrived at Northwood. “It was very difficult for me when I first started playing striker here. It is extremely different to center back, and I had no previous experience. I watched professional strikers like Erling Haaland in hopes that I could emulate parts of their game. Coach Komar, Coach Kelvin, and Coach Moodey helped develop me in this position. They were constantly available for feedback and always gave beneficial advice. I am very grateful for them,” Baker added. To be able to adjust that quickly and succeed is a great accomplishment.
“It’s great to see him as a friend and teammate get the 100-goal mark. I’ve seen him work hard on and off the field so it’s good to see it paying off. He deserves it,” teammate Leo Doyle ’25 said.
Baker said he wanted to shout out Syracuse commit Sachiel Ming ’24 for his numerous assists. “Sachiel was my teammate my first year and now my final year, and he’s been a crucial part of reaching this goal. Sachiel was also my first roommate who helped me settle at Northwood. He is like a brother to me. Every day, he pushes me on the field to my limits. He has been a huge part of my success at Northwood,” Baker added.
Mitchell also credits Northwood and Black Rock. “All the people at Black Rock and Northwood have enhanced my performance on the field and have changed me as a person. Seeing my development so far at Northwood has been fantastic, and I hope to continue in the future,” Baker said.
Mitchell has many things to look forward to and hopes to score just as many at his future college, Georgetown.

















