Batesville Lady Bulldogs win sectional title in cross country at Rushville

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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The Batesville Lady Bulldogs secured the sectional cross country title at Rushville on Saturday, scoring 21 points. All seven of their runners finished in the top 25, with Jayla Bedel leading the team in second place. East Central finished second with 76 points, while Rushville, Centerville, and Hagerstown followed. The top five teams and top 15 individuals from non-advancing teams qualify for the regional competition next Saturday at CERALand Park in Columbus. Rushville's Lady Lions took third place, ensuring their advancement to regionals as well, with several runners setting personal bests.

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  • •Batesville won the girls' sectional title with 21 points.
  • •Jayla Bedel finished second overall with a time of 19:32.
  • •East Central and Rushville placed second and third, respectively.
  • •The regional race will occur next Saturday at CERALand Park.
  • •Rushville's Lady Lions also advanced to regionals after a solid performance.
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Rushville was the host of cross country Sectional 18 Saturday for both boys and girls. The top five placing teams and the top 15 individuals from non-advancing teams move on to the regional this coming Saturday. The top 20 finishers earned All-Sectional honors. For the girls, Batesville claimed the team title with 21 points. The Lady Bulldogs had all seven runners in the top 25 finishing ...

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