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Jeremie Benson

Midfielder
WASHINGTON HS
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
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“Jeremie has a demanding presence on the pitch with his size and his abilities on the ball. He is a very quality player that can have a huge impact on a team and game.”
Brice Holiday
Head Coach - Head coach of O’Gorman High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 155-pound junior defensive center midfielder led the Warriors to a 12-1-3 record and the Class AA state championship this past season. Benson scored three goals and anchored a defense that allowed just one goal in four postseason games. Named the Defensive Player of the Match in the state title game, he was a First Team All-State selection.

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Academic Achievement

Benson has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A native of Liberia who arrived in the United States in 2015, Benson has volunteered locally as a school ambassador and with Collision of Sioux Falls, a non-profit student empowerment organization.