The Ionia Boys’ Cross Country team got their season off to a strong start at the Lansing Catholic 2-Mile Invitational this evening.  The boys had to endure delays because of rising heat index values.  Ultimately 5 boys were able to compete, representing the Bulldogs well, in the slower heat.  The faster heat was started, only to have the boys pulled from the course after ¾ of a mile because of thunderstorms.  Leading the charge for the Bulldogs was Tyson Evans who placed 3rd in 12:08.  Demetri Davis followed closely behind in 7th place with a time of 12:24.  The third Bulldog to cross the finish line was Connor Clark in 28th place with a time of 13:33.  Lincoln Denis was the next Bulldog in 38th place with a time of 14:02.  Alex Bushee rounded things out for the Bulldogs by finishing 43rd with a time of 14:20.

The Bulldogs will get back to work in practice with their sights set on their next meet, the Saranac Invitational on September 1.