The Bedford boys cross country team placed 7th in the SEC Championship race at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter on Thursday. Sophomore Dane :Hieronimus led the charge for the Mules, placing 21st overall in 17:13 on the muddy course. Freshman Cam Varner was 28th in 17:38, and senior Braiden Welch put together the race of his life, finishing 3rd for the Mules and 32nd overall (17:49). Junior Nick Balla (39th in 18:11) and senior Gabe Bock (40th in 18:19) completed the scoring for Bedford. 

In the JV race, the Mules placed 3rd overall. Bedford was led by the junior tandem of Aidan Ortiz (6th in 18:01) and Jordan Bunce (7th in18:02). Freshman Logan Thomas was third for the Kicking Mules and 18th overall in a time of 18:31, just edging junior Braxon Lake (19th in 18:32). Junior Maceo Colon was the final scoring runner for Bedford, placing 28th in 18:54.

The Kicking Mules will work to keep the season going next weekend at the Regional meet, which will take place at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown.