Gatorade 2021 - 2022: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Colorado

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BOYS SOCCER

Ben Beckman

Defender
GRANDVIEW HS
AURORA, COLORADO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

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Defense - Goals Allowed in final 12 games
“Ben has consistently grown into a top player with exceptional skills. He was a true leader and caused us the most trouble (on the field).”
Jamie Scarcliff
Head Coach - head coach of Ralston Valley High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8, 145-pound senior defender led the Wolves to a 15-4-1 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Grandview went 11-0-1 after a 4-4 start to the season, and Beckman anchored a defense that allowed just four goals over its final 12 games. Beckman was a two-time Centennial League Player of the Year. He was also a 2021 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American selection.

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Academic Achievement

Beckman has maintained a weighted 4.50 GPA in the classroom. He will attend St. Olaf College in Minnesota, where he will play soccer, this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A member of his local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beckman has volunteered locally at the Assistance League of Denver Thrift Shop, and he has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.