JACKSON, Tenn – This week, Union University Men's Cross Country will begin their season at the University of North Alabama Invitational.
The Bulldogs are led by Jackson native
Bailey Bell, who is lacing up for his sixth year as a head coach. Additions to the staff include former runner
Tristan Kelly who has been promoted to assistant coach.
The 2025 roster features 12 returners, and 5 newcomers.
Among returners,
Benjamin Blackwood is the lone senior who will look to lead the Bulldogs through the course with his experience, consistency, and leadership.
The five frosh newcomers,
Connor Cook,
Clark French,
Adian Hurst-Vasquez,
Caleb Santhosh, and
Reed Steiner join the squad looking to bring fresh energy, depth, and competitiveness to the roster.
Following the 2024 season, Union was ranked 7
th in the
GSC preseason poll with Lee being named 1
st in the poll.
Fans can follow along with the Men's Cross Country schedule and find results at uuathletics.com/coverage and follow @UUAthleticsXC on Instagram and Twitter.
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