Wilson headlines Toppers SSAC honors as Freshman of Year
Montgomery, Ala. — Kaedyn Wilson was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year after a standout debut season for Blue Mountain Christian College, the school announced Tuesday.
Wilson set a school record in the 10,000-meter race at the SSAC Championships, crossing the line in 39:59.42 to take bronze. She followed that with a second podium finish in the 5,000 meters, posting an 18:50.63 for another bronze.
Head coach Phillip Laney said Wilson’s consistency and competitiveness set her apart. “Kaedyn has been consistent for us all year. She shows up, puts in the work, and competes the right way. To come in as a freshman and score the way she did at conference, set a school record, and get on the podium twice says a lot about who she is as a runner. This is a well-earned honor,” Laney said.
Blue Mountain Christian also had athletes named to the SSAC All-Academic Team, including Lexie Faulkner, Abby Laney, Leah Montgomery, Lauren Paul, Jonah Barnhardt, Lukas Dykes, Braxton Enzor, Sammuel Hopper, Erick Flores and Lelan Boulden. The Toppers earned distinction on the NAIA Champions of Character Team, with Jonah Barnhardt and Ella Shepherd honored for leadership and integrity.
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