BNL runners sweep past Mitchell

MITCHELL – Ellie Anderson and Mary Batz both won two events as Bedford North Lawrence topped Mitchell during girls high school track action on Monday.

The Stars posted a 76-45 triumph in the girls meet, plus an 81-42 victory in the county boys meet.

Anderson took the high jump and long jump (14-8 1/2), while Batz claimed the 200 meter dash (28.75) and 400 (1:06). Other winners for the Stars included Katie Baumgart (discus at 87-7 1/2), Madison Chandler (3200 in 15:23), Trinity Schmeichel (19.15 in the 100 hurdles), plus the 1600 and 3200 relays.

In the boys meet, BNL’s Jonah Bailey was a double winner in the 800 and 1600.

Other winners for the Stars included Carter Kimmell (shot put), Brayden Patterson (high jump), Hiram Mullis (300 low hurdles), Maddex McFarland (200), Alex Nicholson (3200), plus the 400 and 1600 relays.

BNL’s girls will compete in the Hoosier Hills Conference meet at Jennings County on May 9.