Ben Davis CC

4-Time Team State Champs!

[Ben Davis Giants @GiantAthletics]

BUS PARKING: YELLOW BUSES MAY DROP OFF AT EAST MS AND PARK AT WEST MS. ACTIVITY BUSES DROP OFF AT
EAST MS AND WILL PARK AT CROSSROADS ELEM. (SEE MAP)

RESTROOMS: AVAILABLE IN THE CONCESSIONS BUILDING AT THE MAIN GATE.

9:15AM GATES OPEN FOR SPECTATORS
10:30AM GIRLS RACE

[Ben Davis Giants @GiantAthletics]

CREDIT/DEBIT
CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED @ THE GATE. NO CASH.
TICKET LINK: https://t.co/eimcfwn9p1
GENERAL PARKING: ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ON THE STREET. MAIN PARKING AVAILABLE AT EAST MIDDLE
SCHOOL. OVERFLOW PARKING AVAILABLE AT CROSSROADS ELEM., LINCOLN ELEM, & REAGAN ELEM.

[Ben Davis Giants @GiantAthletics]

Cross Country Regionals: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
ADDRESS: BROWNSBURG EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1250 AIRPORT RD, BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
ADMISSION: $10.95 PER PERSON. CHILDREN AGE 5 AND YOUNGER ADMITTED FREE. TICKETS WILL BE DIGITAL
ONLY & CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH EVENTLINK IN ADVANCE

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Congrats to our following runners who were named Academic All State or Academic All-State Honorable Mention!

Academic All State:
L Claxon!

Academic All State Honorable Mention:
S Elie
G Damulira
Y Samuel
F Torres

@GiantAthletics @WBDGIndy @BenDavisHS

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Sectionals today.

Boys team was seeded 6th, (Top 5 teams advance); HOWEVER, your boys not only got it done, but placed 4th! 5 of 7 guys ran PRs or SBs! They truly ran as a TEAM only about :30 separated 1st from 6th on the team at the end!

@GiantAthletics @WBDGIndy

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Sectionals today.

Sr A Ray runs SB to nab All-Sectional honor in 20:24!

Girls put up a valiant effort, but do not advance as a team. 6 of 7 girls ran PRs or SBs! 3 individuals did advance to Regionals next week: Sr A Ray, Jr L Arnold & Sr R Eaton

@GiantAthletics @WBDGIndy

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Sectionals tomorrow! 9 and 9:45 am @ BD! Come support!

10 of 13 JV athletes PR in 800 Time Trial (including Soph C McCurdy with a :17 PR!)!

Team breakfast at The Breakfast Company afterwards to fuel up for tomorrow!

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Monday: Holiday Attire
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: On Wednesdays we wear pink
Thursday: Anything but a water bottle

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Twilight meet tomorrow! Under the fireworks we’ll crown our 2nd annual CC Homecoming Court!

In the buildup to this fun, unique meet we had our own spirit days. Enjoy pics from each day below starting with Friday’s Purple Pride!

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Shawn Siemers @Siemers_XC_TF]

Well, it looks like I set off a small firestorm yesterday by stating the apparently controversial opinion that XC meets are mandatory for my team.

Didn't really think that was going to be a big deal.

Shows what I know.

So, with absolutely no one asking, here is another controversial statement:

As an XC coach, my priority is to build a winning XC program and develop distance runners.

I know.

Monster.

"But what about the kids who only want to run XC when it fits around everything else they do? That's selfish!"

I never said I was a nice guy.

I said I'm trying to build a winning XC program.

"Well, NO ONE does cross country. Other sports are more important."

Really?

Hang on.

*types into Google*

*clicks first link*

Cross country is the 4th most commonly offered high school sport in the country for both boys and girls.

That seems weird.

I was assured nobody does it.

"Well, XC isn't a REAL sport. You're not even a REAL coach."

Oh.

Well this is embarrassing.

I've been giving kids medals all these years like they actually accomplished something.

I probably need to talk to my AD and see if I can get on a career path toward becoming a real coach someday.

Goals.

"Cross country is just conditioning for athletes who play real sports."

Got it.

*searches internet again*

Wait.

When did this happen?

Apparently the NCAA sponsors cross country championships.

And colleges give scholarship money to distance runners.

Actual money.

For running.

Someone should probably let the NCAA know this isn't a real sport before this gets out of hand.

"Yeah, but nobody cares about running."

You keep saying that.

Let me check one more thing.

Cole Hocker: Olympic gold, 1500m.

Grant Fisher: two Olympic bronze medals, 5,000m and 10,000m.

Yared Nuguse: Olympic bronze, 1500m.

Kenneth Rooks: Olympic silver, 3,000m steeplechase.

Did anyone care about any of those races? Probably not.

And before the soccer people light another bonfire in my mentions, YES, soccer is a real sport.

See how easy that was?

Anyway, thanks for the conversation.

Still didn't change my mind.

My job is to build a winning XC program and develop distance runners.

Period.

[Jay Johnson @coachjayjohnson]

Athletes: When your coach asks you to do strides, run them with good posture and focus.

When they ask you to do post-run strength and mobility, take it as seriously as you do your running.

Do these two things and you’ll race fast this fall.

Let’s go!

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

At same race and conditions girls have 33 of 36 run PRs!

Great experience for a lot of newbies and some big improvements for most of our returners. Great progress towards a great season!

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS @BD_Publications

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

At the John Clelland 4K:

Despite all the rain in recent weeks 28 of 31 guys run PRs!

Highlights were Sr M Owolabi & Jr S Irihose placing Top 40 in their 1st ever 4Ks! Sr L Claxon just missed out in 42nd!

County next week!

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS @BD_Publications

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Team Poseidon: 4th!

Highlights:
-Won Uno
-Won KEMPS
-Won Team Karaoke (Q is an AWESOME Michael Jackson!!)

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Team Nike: 3rd!

Highlights:
-Won CanJam
-Won KEMPS Loser Bracket
-2nd in Camp Relay Race
- 2 fastest splits (3:02 boy & 3:45 girl)
-Won most points on superlatives (team energy, chant, Karaoke props)

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Team camp @ Turkey Run Park

Competitions, team building, focus on season goals, not much time for electronics & lots of fun!

Theme: Percy Jackson Greek God Team competition: Nike, Poseidon, Prometheus & Rhea!

2026 here we come! Highlights ⬇️
@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Ben Davis CC @GiantDistance]

Team Prometheus: 2nd!

Highlights:
-Won Mac Ball
-Won Ultimate Frisbee
- Won Karaoke individual (Kim’s voice was 🤩)
-Won Campfire Trivia
-Won Holland Hot Spot
-Won Keepy Uppy
-Won Pool Breath Holding Contest

@GiantAthletics @BenDavisHS

[Mike Davidson @BDtrack]

Special presentation at our BD Track Awards- Jen and Declan Doyle presented the 1st Finan Doyle Memorial Scholarship to the much deserving distance standout Tesfaldet Hailu!