The Bedford boys cross country team took runner-up in the Marauder Cross Country Invitational at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown, Michigan, behind champion Ann Arbor Huron and just one point ahead of third place Monroe. Leading the Kicking Mules was sophomore Dane Hieronimus, who placed 4th overall in the Royal race (for Division 1 Schools) in a time of 16:42. Junior Aidan Ortiz ran a personal best on the day, placing 10th overall in 17:13. Also scoring for Bedford were junior Jordan Bunce (11th in 17:18), senior Gabe Bock (18th in 17:35), and junior Nick Balla (19th in 17:37). 

In the freshman race, Maddi Duke placed 1st overall in a time of 18:12, and Logan Thomas took 2nd overall in a time of 18:41. Charlie Rockwood ran a solid time of 20:03, to place him at 10th overall, while Andrew Harrison came in 15th in a time of 20:46.

The JV race was the last race of the day, and the Bedford squad showed up big, placing 1st overall in the race. Leading Bedford was senior Braiden Welch, who crossed the line 2nd overall in a time of 17:57. The next two finishers were senior Jack Durivage (3rd overall in 18:23) and Jacob Yeager (4th overall in 18:30). Sophomore Nolan Brescol (5th in 18:43) and junior Eli Hinkleman (6th in 18:48) were the final scorers for the team. 

The Kicking Mules will travel to the Portage Invitational on Saturday.