JACKSON, Tenn. – Lady Bulldogs Set to Charge into 2025 Season with Strong Roster and New Talent

The lady Bulldogs are led by Bailey Bell, who is starting his 6th year as head coach. Former Cross-Country athlete, Tristian Kelly will serve his 1st year as assistant coach. 
  
The 2025 roster features 5 returners and 2 newcomers, Ryan Harter and Claire Zinn, both from Knoxville, Tenn.  

There's a lot to look forward to with our new incoming freshmen. Ryan Harter competed in cross country for four consecutive years in high school. Claire Zinn ran both cross country and track for two years at Paideia Academy and one year with the Knoxville Ambassadors. 

Senior Ayla Cook is ready to start her season strong, motivated by last year's results. Cook was named to the GSC Honor Roll and recorded her best 5K time of 19:39 at the University of North Alabama Invitational. 

Following the 2024 season, Union was ranked 5th in the GSC preseason poll, with Lee University taking the top spot — a position it is notoriously known for holding.

The Lady Bulldogs will begin their season on the road at the University of North Alabama Invitational on September 5th starting at 7:45 a.m.  

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