Ben Bender ’20 has been named the Gatorade Maryland Soccer Player of the Year. The midfielder recorded 14 goals and four assists this past season, leading the Cardinals (9-7-1) to the MIAA Tournament semifinals. A two-time First Team All-State selection, he participated in the High School All-American Game in December. Ranked as the nation’s No. 139 prospect in the Class of 2020 by TopDrawerSoccer.com, he concluded his prep soccer career with 33 goals and 17 assists.