KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Bethel University men's and women's cross-country teams turned in several personal records and season-best performances at the NAIA Appalachian Challenge this past weekend, highlighted by Hudson Wallace breaking into the top four fastest times in Bethel history in the men's 8K.
Men's Cross Country
Hudson Wallace led the way for the Wildcats, running a personal best time of 25:32 to finish 44th out of 249 runners. His performance places him among the top four fastest men's 8K times in Bethel history.
Ryan Coley followed with a personal-best time of 27:31, finishing 139th overall. Chandler Roberson recorded a season-best time of 27:45 to place 155th.
Owen Crocker finished fourth for the Wildcats with a personal best time of 29:28, placing 199th overall. San'Darius Coleman followed with a time of 30:51, while Holden Shew rounded out the men's lineup with a season-best time of 33:11, finishing 237th.
The men's team finished 19th out of 24 teams.
Women's Cross Country
Monserrat Serrano led the Lady Wildcats with a season-best time of 20:30, finishing 90th out of 199 runners. Fancy Jepkemboi followed with a personal best time of 21:02, placing 107th overall.
Shelci Caballero recorded a season-best time of 22:38 to finish 145th, while Kyis Kinnel ran a personal-best time of 22:48, placing 152nd overall.
Khristina Parker posted a personal-best time of 28:21, finishing 192nd, and L'aura W'a rounded out the Lady Wildcats with a personal-best time of 33:29, placing 198th overall.
The women's team finished 17th out of 20 teams.
Coach's Comments
Head coach Wes Bradshaw praised the team's continued improvement and hard work throughout the season.
"The team is continuing to progress with each meet, and we are looking good to peak for conference. Anytime we have these many personal and season-best times, it shows just how hard the team is working, and I am proud of each and every one of them. We are excited and looking forward to our conference meet."
The Wildcats will look to build on their momentum as they prepare for their upcoming conference championship.