James Bender

Played in 3 games... totaled 6 tackles, including 5 solo... 1 pass defended Graduated from Green Tech Charter High School... lettered in football and track... Honor Roll student throughout high school... 2020-2021 Special Teams Player of the Year honors... 2022-2023 Defensive Player of the Year honors... 2024 Track / Player Coaches Award... 2024 Varsity Football MVP recipient... 2024 Varsity Football Athletic Director Award recipient... Green Tech Track and Field Patroon Conference Champion 2024... Section 2 High Jump Champion with a score of 5'11''... 2024 Football Senior All-Star Game participant Son of James Bender and Rasheita Hill... majoring in sports management with a minor in business... hobbies include fishing and playing video games... favorite athlete is Fred Warner... favorite sports team is the San Francisco 49ers... favorite movie is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes... favorite musical artist is Eminem Why Hartwick?: "I chose Hartwick because I feel it is a perfect fit for me. For example, the location, the sports program, and they gave me a great scholarship." Why Hartwick?: