The BHS boys cross country team has kicked off its 2025 season with strong and steadily improving performances, showing both depth and determination across their roster. Competing in five major invitationals throughout September and early October, the Bulldogs have consistently held their own among some of New Hampshire’s most competitive teams.
At the Bobcat Invitational on September 6 at DeMeritt Hill Farm, BHS placed 6th out of 19 teams with 186 points. The team repeated that top-tier effort at the Black Bear Invitational on September 27, finishing 6th again, this time with 163 points. Other notable showings included an 8th place finish at the Nashua North Invitational and a top-10 performance at the Battle of the Border meet at Alvirne High School on October 4.
The varsity boys also recorded an impressive race at Saint Anselm College, with Head coach Jennifer Mortimer credits the team’s steady progress to dedication and hard work. “Our team has made huge overall improvements from the beginning of the season,” coach said. “Many returners are starting much faster than last year at this time — some even taking minutes off their times from the first meet to now.”
Leading the Bulldogs is junior Jack Mortimer, who has been a standout in nearly every race this fall. Mortimer placed 16th at the Bobcat Invitational with a time of 17:29.4, and later ran an impressive 16:32 at the Battle of the Border, earning a top-25 finish against more than 200 runners. Sophomore Luke Parker has also been a key contributor, finishing 12th at the Black Bear Invitational with a time of 17:24, while sophomore Myles Cole and senior Jackson Croft continue to strengthen the team’s middle pack.
“So far, we’ve seen some really strong performances — some with huge PRs in the first half of the season, specifically at the Nashua North Invitational,” the coach said. That meet saw multiple Bulldog record personal bests, with Mortimer running 16:34.6 and Parker clocking 17:16.9.
The team’s early training has focused on transitioning from summer base work to more targeted race preparation. “The goals in the early season are to build off the aerobic work put in over the summer,” the coach explained. “We’ve been transitioning into hill repeats, race pace work, and breaking down the race in practice to gain the mindset to execute confidently.”
For many on the roster, this focus is paying off. Freshmen and underclassmen such as Noah Porbunderwala and Jayden Ritter have already made strong impressions, proving that the team’s depth extends well beyond its top runners.
Looking ahead, BHS has its sights set on the postseason. “Our biggest team goal this season is to advance to the Meet of Champions,” the coach said. “Ultimately, we want everyone to improve from the beginning of the season to the end — to peak when it counts.”
With consistent top finishes and visible progress each week, the Bulldogs are building not just speed, but confidence. “My proudest moment as a coach has been when athletes are proud of race execution,” the coach reflected. “It’s amazing to see the work we talk about in practice come to fruition.”
As the season enters its final stretch, the BHS boys cross country team continues to strive for a strong and impressive performance to finish up the season at the meet of champions through hard work and dedication.
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