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NAME: Ben Bayless
SCHOOL: Indian Hill High
School
SPORT(S): Track-Cross
Country
GRADUATING YEAR: 2019
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:
Signing to compete in college
BIRTHDATE: 5/1/2001
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'11"-145
lbs.
RESIDENCE: Indian Hill
PARENTS: Chad &
Jennifer
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Aunt
Carrie Franco, former track star
FUTURE GOAL: NCAA cross
country nationals
Indian Hill senior Ben Bayless has been one of Cincinnati's top
runners for the past four years.
In track, Ben has won numerous CHL championship titles and has set
many school records. This season, Ben helped the Braves win a second
straight CHL team title. He was once again CHL champ in the 1600 and
3200 runs, both in school record times, and was also a member of the
CHL winning 4x800 relay team. Ben then went on to win the 1600, 3200
and the 4x800 relay events at the Div. II district championships, and
the 3200 run at the regional championships.
Ben has earned numerous track honors including being named all-Ohio in
outdoor competition and twice in indoor track competition. Twice he
was named 1st team all-city by the Enquirer. He also has been named
Academic All-Ohio numerous times.
In cross country this past season, Ben won the CHL, district and
regional championships, finishing sixth at the state meet. He also
holds the school record in cross country (15:32 in 2018), and is a
two-time CHL and district champion in that sport. His numerous honors
include being named CHL, Cincinnati Div. II, regional and district
Cross Country Runner of the Year. He was a finalist for Cincinnati.com
Sports Awards Cross Country Runner of the Year.
Ben also played soccer his freshman year for the Braves. A great
student and a four-time academic all-Ohio honoree, Ben will continue
his running collegiately at the University of Dayton. His favorite
athlete is Galen Rupp, favorite entertainer is Weezer, favorite book
is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, favorite movie is Can't Buy Me
Love and most-like-to-meet is Joe Gatto.
COACH'S QUOTE – "Ben is the most dedicated athlete I have worked
with in my 35 years of coaching. His intensity and commitment are
inspiring."
— Susan Savage, Track Coach
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