The Batesville High School Cross Country team traveled to South Decatur’s home course as the Cougars hosted the 4-way meet against South Decatur, North Decatur, and Greensburg. Although there was a little bit of rain on and off for both races, the Bulldogs did not let that hinder their races. Awards were given to the top 15 in each race. The boys started the night and placed 9 individuals in the top 15, winning the meet with 26 points. Greensburg came in 2nd with 32, South Decatur had 83 and North Decatur was last with 99. Greensburg had the overall winner, Joe Hawkins with a time of 17:25. Batesville took places 3rd-6th in a nice little pack, then 8th and 10th-13th. Leading the way for Batesville was Jake Chapman in 3rd (18:03), followed closely by teammates Isaac Trossman (18:06), Cannon Clark (18:09), and Jaden Basler (18:19). Deev Ranka placed 8th overall (18:39) followed by the next pack of Bulldogs of Benjamin Adams, 11th (19:03), Ethan Rahschulte, 12th (19:14) and Paxton Harris, 13th (19:20). Just missing out on the top 15 by one second was Cash Myers.
On the girls’ side, Batesville had 8 individuals in the top 15 and scored 20 points, also bringing home the blue ribbons. Greensburg claimed 2nd at 38pts, followed by North Decatur with 85 and South Decatur, with 91. Greensburg had the overall girls winner, Alaina Bedel with a time of 20:53. The Bulldogs took the next 5 spots from 2-6, led by Kaylynn Bedel and Lexyine Harris, both crossing at 21:05. Kaylie Raver and Sam Adams battled out the next two spots at 22:03 and 22:04 respectively. Megan Allgeier was the 6th place finisher at 22:21. Bayleigh Demaree finished next for the dogs in 8th place (23:04). Finishing out the awarded spots are Isabel Raab (23:42) and Ella Moster (23:51) in 12th and 13th place.
The Bulldogs also had 4 individuals race a personal best tonight. They were Jaden Bedel, Benjamin Adams, Ethan Rahschults, Landon Raver, Makenna Moore, and tying her personal best, Ella Moster.
Submitted by the school’s athletic department.