Ben Lavelle

Appeared in 1 game this season against Stetson on 09/27/2025 · Recorded 1 punt for 40 yards Did not see any action in 2024 because he was BEATING CANCER · Lavelle was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the beginning of camp · He was in uniform for one game and then returned home while undergoing treatment · Lavelle remained in school remotely during the fall semester, and after "ringing the bell" returned to the team for spring practice · He is using the story of his journey to raise awareness about testicular cancer, the most common form of cancer in young males · Earned Student-Athlete Unsung Hero Award at annual RUDY Awards ceremony Redshirted the 2023 season Three-time varsity letterwinner · The Eagles were back-to-back state champions (2021,2022) · Named First-Team All-District, First-Team All-Area, and First-Team All-Ohio · Had 58 punts with an average of 38.2 yards per punt with a long of 69 · Was 72-of-75 on extra points, 132 kickoffs with 42 touchbacks, and four career field goals with a long of 46 yards Son of Brian and Julie Lavelle · Has one sibling named Will · Majoring in Business Economics