Heather Benson has been a Suwannee High athlete for the past four years even though she is home-schooled. This is allowed per the Suwannee County School Board. Benson has played softball, volleyball, basketball and now soccer every season. She’s an active teen and a member of the Suwannee County 4-H Club. Recently, she’s taken up riding and joined Saddles and Spurs Riding Club as well. Now Benson will be attending North Florida Community College to play softball on scholarship.

Jan. 19, Benson signed a letter of intent to attend NFCC. NFCC held open try-outs and Benson attended. The coach was ready to sign her up then and there.

Benson was named MVP this year for volleyball. Last year she was named to the Gainesville Sun’s All-Area All-Star volleyball honorable mention team. Benson lettered eight times as a Suwannee High athlete and won many academic awards.

Benson played first base for the Lady Dog softball team. She’s been playing softball since she was six.

Good luck Heather!

Janet Schrader-Seccafico may be reached by calling 1/386/362-1734 ext. 134 or by e-mail at janet.schrader@gaflnews.com.