Northwest University Athletics

2021-22: Competed in NAIA Cross Country Championship, Academic All-Conference in Cross Country
2020-21: Transfer Academic Certificate (GPA greater than 3.8)
Parents: Evan and Kelli Benson
Sister: Brooke Benson
Prep honors: Eight-time letterman with four letters in both Cross Country and Track and Field, four-time state XC qualifier, 3200m run state qualifier 2018, two-time XC team captain.
High school team honors: 2A 2nd Place XC Team 2016, Academic State Champions 2015
Volunteerism: Mountains to Sound Greenway, Cedarcrest XC/T&F, Cedarcrest FFA
Why did you select Northwest? Northwest had my academic program and was close to home.
Previous college: University of Mary, Green River College
Favorite TV show growing up: “Drake and Josh”
Song most likely on repeat on my device: “3am in Chicago” by Brendan Bennett
Binge watch record: “Elite,” at least 2 seasons
My sports Mount Rushmore: Lou Gehrig, Magic Johnson, Jackie Robinson, Bruce McDowell
Favorite Bible verse: Ecclesiastes 9:11