Bellefontaine XC coach Ben Davis nominated for statewide Coach of the Year honor

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Longtime Bellefontaine boys cross-country coach Ben Davis has been nominated for a statewide Coach of the Year honor in Division II.

Davis was recently nominated through Podium Watch in recognition of his years of dedication and contributions to the sport.

Davis has coached at Bellefontaine High School for more than 40 years, making a lasting impact on generations of runners and helping build the Chieftains’ cross country program.

Throughout his coaching career, Davis has guided multiple Bellefontaine teams and individual runners to the state cross country meet.

Most recently, the Chieftains competed at the Division II boys’ state cross country meet last weekend, continuing a tradition of success under Davis’ leadership.

The nomination recognizes more than four decades of commitment to Bellefontaine cross country and the student-athletes who have been part of the program.