CEDARVILLE, Ohio - #T.J. Badertscher and Evan Thayer both earned spots on the All-American Mideast Conference First Team as NAIA 18 Cedarville finished 3rd as a team in the league meet at the Elvin R. King Cross Country Course.

NAIA #2 Malone coasted to its 17th consecutive title with 19 points. The Pioneers were followed in the 10-team field by #6 Shawnee State with 55 points and the Yellow Jackets with 71.

Badertscher placed 2nd overall with a time of 25:31 for the 8,000 meters. Thayer was 7th in 25:55 to grab the final spot on the All-AMC First Team. The marks were personal-best efforts for both runners.

Chris Vaughn was 21st in 27:07 while Joseph Cathey placed 23rd in 27:14. Both were AMC honorable mention as the top 21 finishers in the team scoring are honored with conference awards.

Jordan Davies was 25th in 27:21. Completing the CU scoring were Josiah Bragg (26th; 27:22) and Josh Wiseman (28th; 27:29).

2009 AMC MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

2009 ALL-AMC MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM