Badin Cross Country at Mason Invitational

Rams XC Takes on Challenging Course at Mason Invitational

It was a cool, overcast day—ideal conditions for racing—as the Badin Rams Cross Country team traveled to the Mason Invitational this past weekend. Known for its scenic but challenging course, including a mid-race hill and an exciting finish around the field, the meet offered a great opportunity for runners to push themselves and gain experience.

Girls Varsity Finishes 15th in Competitive Field

Despite missing a few key runners this week, the Badin girls varsity team turned in a strong performance, placing 15th out of 24 teams in the small school division.

Leading the way was sophomore Tilly Westrich, who ran a personal record of 21:10.6, earning 16th place overall. Tilly’s impressive effort set the tone for the team, with junior Sophia Kollstedt (23:35.2), freshman Tabby Buschelmann (24:53), junior Clare Giffen (25:06), and junior Maddy Anthony (26:45.5) rounding out the top five scorers for the Rams.

Young Boys Team Gains Valuable Experience

The boys squad, also missing a couple of runners, finished 23rd out of 26 teams, but showed promise—especially among the underclassmen.

Freshman Levi Couch led the way with a solid time of 19:23.7, followed by fellow freshman Junior Newberry(21:10.1), sophomore Eli Grammel (21:20.7), freshman James Otto (23:19.4), and freshman Lincoln Emmons, who clocked a personal record of 23:54.3.

With such a young lineup, the future looks bright for the Rams. As they gain more experience and continue to grow, expectations are high for stronger finishes in the weeks ahead.

Looking Ahead: Eaton Invitational

Next up, the Rams will compete at the Eaton Invitational at Fort St. Clair Park. We hope to have the full squad back in action to see what they can accomplish at full strength.

📍 Location: Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton, OH
🕙 Start Times: Boys at 10:00 AM | Girls at 10:30 AM

Come out and support your Rams as they continue their journey this season—Go Rams!

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