August 2026

Batesville High cross-country season is upon me, but summer heat has kept us inside after school for most of the first two weeks under state health and safety law. And my own morning runs have been few as general business and full life have occupied me and many of my running buddies. Tomorrow morning (Saturday, […]

The schedule heats up this week with Batesville Junior and Senior High back in session, so I’ll be out under the midafternoon sun with Pioneer cross country. Our first meet is September 8 at Melbourne High, when our relatively cool, friendly summer morning runs will be a pleasant memory. The roster exploded in 2025, with