MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – WSFA 12 News is excited to welcome its newest sports reporter to the team.
Davis Baker comes to WSFA after spending the past two years as the sports director for KTEN in Denison, Texas. During his time at KTEN-TV, he was the weeknight sports anchor, bringing local and regional sports news from all around north Texas and southeast Oklahoma. He also produced and hosted regular feature shows and football previews.
Baker is no stranger to the Southeast. Before working for KTEN, Davis, who is a native of Georgia, graduated from the University of Georgia with a major in journalism. He also interned at WRBL in Columbus, Ga., and wrote for “Bulldawg Illustrated” in Athens, Ga., covering UGA sports.
Baker expressed his passion for SEC sports and eagerness to showcase high school, college and professional athletes in Alabama.
“I’m honored and excited to join the WSFA team and look forward to working with Rosie Langello. Growing up in SEC country, I know how important sports are around here. I’ve always had a passion for sports broadcasting, and I am ready to tell great stories in Montgomery and beyond,” said Davis. Now I am ready to work with Rosie Langello to showcase all of the great athletes from high school, college and the pros in and around Montgomery.”
Langello, WSFA’s sports director, says she’s just as excited to start this new athletic reporting partnership.
“I’m beyond thrilled Davis Baker is joining the WSFA 12 sports team. When the job was posted, multiple people in the industry reached out to me on Davis’s behalf. Everyone says he is an extremely hard worker, always has a positive attitude, and is always prepared,” Langello said. “When I interviewed him, I immediately knew I had to hire him. Davis will be a huge help to me as he is a former sports director. He wants to be involved in the community and get to know our sports teams in the area. Please welcome him with open arms.”
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