MCKENZIE, Tenn. (01.09.10) - Bethel Cross Country Head Coach Brandon Kilburn announced the signing of Benjamin Scott Malin to the 2010 class. Malin has run track for three years and cross country for two years at Big Sandy High School. He is the son of Glenn and Debbie Malin.

Malin and Big Sandy were regional runner-up and went to the TSSAA Sate Championships in 2008 and 2009. Individually Malin was regional runner-up in 2008 and 2009 and placed 10^th at State in 2008 and 15^th in 2009. His personal record is a 17:35 and averaged 18:35 his senior year. He was named Most Improved Cross Country in 2008 and a Scholar Athlete in 2009.

"Ben is a great addition to our cross country team. He is a hard worker and has an excellent attitude," said Coach Kilburn. "I'm very excited about him coming to Bethel and expect him to achieve great things."

Malin is also good student and has been active in school activities. He was a member of Beta Club, Student Council, HOSA, FCA, Beta Club Secretary, Palimentarian Advanced American History and Sentinel HOSA.

Malin was also being sought after by Lincoln Memorial University and UT-Martin.