Batesville's Bedel Commits to IU Indy

Bedel will run Track and Cross Country at the D1 level.

Kaylynn Bedel. Photo by Batesville Schools.

(Batesville, Ind.) – Batesville High School senior Kaylynn Bedel is set to continue her academic and athletic career at the collegiate level.

Kaylynn Bedel announced Sunday that she will be attending IU Indy to continue her cross country and track career at the D1 level.

Bedel recently competed at the IHSSA Cross Country State Finals, where she placed 114th out of 248 competitors.

She also competed at the IHSAA Track and Field State Finals as part of Batesville’s 4x800 team with Kaylie Raver, Bayleigh Demaree and Megan Allgeier. They finished 17th out of 27 teams.

“So excited to announce that I will continue my academic and athletic career running D1 cross country and track at IU Indy! I would like to thank my coaches, friends, and family for supporting me throughout these past 4 years! Also, a big thanks to Coach McDaniel for this amazing opportunity! Go Jags!

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