MARION, Ind. ---  The Bethel Men's Cross Country Team (268) placed ninth out of ten teams, ahead of the Huntington University Foresters (285) at the Crossroads League Championship on Friday at the Indiana Wesleyan Cross Country Course. 

The Pilots ran a season best team time of 2:17.11 in the 8k event. 

Aaron Douglass (23rd) posted a new personal record of 25:36.2, which landed him at the No. 3 spot on the All-Time Performance List in Bethel history. 

Andrew Golba ran a season best time of 27:02.1, placing 71st out of 144 runners and recording his second best career race.

Elijah Poorman ran a season best time of 28:05.6 after one week of training post-illness.

Devyn Clements ran his third best career time (28:13.5). 

Zachary Maendel also recorded a season best time (28:13.6) and his fourth best career time.

Head Coach Ryan Sommers shared, "The guys persevered to accomplish most of the goals set for today with smart, strategic racing.  Aaron's performance was one of the best in school history based on how he positioned himself to accomplish his goal and then persevered due to proper focus when it was evident the goal would not be reached. He raced, not just ran, the entire 8k.  Also excited for what is to come as we head to NCCAA and NAIA nationals."

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