Batesville High School

Despite the colder and windy conditions that the kids were used to running in, the Bulldogs got the job done at the IHSAA Sectional meet held in Rushville. The girls cross country team dominated the field of 15 teams with a low score of 21 points, placing their top 5 in the top 11 overall and all 7 in the top 25. The next closest team was 55 points away as East Central took the runner up spot with 76 points. Other teams advancing to Regionals are Rushville in 3rd (99 points), Centerville-4th (123 points) and Hagerstown-5th (125 points). Jayla Bedel led the way for the Bulldogs with an incredible runner-up finish (19:32). She was followed by Francesca Myers in 6th (20:07), Caitlin Raver in 7th (20:37), Sydney Gilland in 9th (20:56) and Paige Allgeier in 11th (21:06). Finishing out the varsity 7 were Audrey Dieckmann at 23rd and Aubrey Weberding in 25th. BOYS ADVANCE TO REGIONAL On the boys side, they snagged the last spot to advance to Regionals with a 5th place finish with 121 points. Richmond led the charge for the boys as they captured the first 3 places, giving them a low score of 30 points. Other teams advancing to Regionals are Union County in 2nd (92 points), East Central in 3rd (108 points) and New Castle in 4th (115 points). Batesville was led by Ryan Benz with an 11th place finish(17:32). Levi Essick was close behind in 20th (17:52) with Cael Luhman just behind in 21st (17:53). The 4th Bulldog to cross the line and posted the only personal best for Batesville was Brody Gibson, placing 36th (18:32). Duncan Fish was just 10 spots behind him at 46th (19:11). Finishing out the varsity 7 were Timothy Quillin in 57th and Luke Raver in 62nd. Seven individuals were named to the All-Sectional teams by placing in the top 20 of their race. Congratulations to: Jayla Bedel, Francesca Myers, Caitlin Raver, Sydney Gilland, Paige Allgeier, Ryan Benz and Levi Essick.