NEED TO KNOW:
Piedmont Leader: 1st: Layton Bradford, 26:04.00
As a Team: 4th of 7

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Layton Bradford led the Lions with an exceptional race being the second ever Piedmont Men's Cross Country Individual Champion in the CCS.

He was able to hold off his closest competitor, finishing 18 seconds ahead of Covenant's Ethan Saiki. Even though he did not come home with a PR, Bradford came home with 1st place and the CCS Runner of the Year award, giving the Lions back-to-back champions with Walker Capelle claiming the title in 2024.
 
As a team, the Lions took fourth place for this season, with Covenant winning the team title followed by Maryville in second place and Asbury in third place. This was Gary Halverson's first season with the Lions as a coach and the team held their own and had an impressive year.

Sophomore Brody Geckler ran an excellent race finishing 17th with a time of 28:24.2. Geckler also took home the CCS All-Sportsmanship award. Junior Keegan Ivey was the third lion to cross the line coming in 45th with a time of 32:41.65. 
 
Sophomore Xander Wiley brought home another PR crossing the line at 33:24.27, placing 50th. Rounding out the finishers for the lions right behind Wiley was Sammy Maddox. He came home with a season best time of 33:57.56 placing 52nd. 

MEN'S RESULTS:
1st - Layton Bradford 26:04
17th - Brody Geckler 28:24.2
45th - Keegan Ivey 32:41.65
50th - Xander Wiley 33:24.27
52nd - Sam Maddox 33:57.56