A record-setting wide-receiver in the early 2000’s, Ben helped lead his team to the state playoffs three different times while playing for Hall of Fame Coach Neil Woofter and the Tigers. However, it would be during Lewiston’s epic 2001 Class D-2 State Championship run where he stamped his mark on Nebraska 8-Man History. In that memorable senior season, Ben set state records for receiving yards (1,826) and touchdowns (28) and state playoff records for yards (582) and touchdowns (9) in a playoff series. During his outstanding prep career, Ben accounted for 72 total touchdowns and also brought in 23 interceptions from his Safety position on Defense. He was chosen All-Conference, All-Area, and All-District on 3 occasions, and was named 1st Team All-State as a senior. Following graduation, Ben was selected to play in the 2002 Eight-Man All Star Game, and was later named to Huskerland Prep Report’s Class D1 All-Decade Team of the 2000’s. He went on to compete in both football and track at Concordia University and later went on to become a high school teacher and coach. He is most proud of winning a State Title with great teammates and playing for outstanding coaches during in his time at Lewiston. The NEMFCA is honored to welcome him into the Eight Man Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.