Trace Benner

FRESHMAN Participated in five games, recording one reception for 18 yards against Texas Lutheran. CALDERA HIGH SCHOOL Two-time letter winner in both football and basketball. Intermountain Conference All-Second Team at wide receiver as a senior. Intermountain Conference All-Second Team at defensive back as a junior, honorable mention at wide receiver. Set single season school records for receiving yards (604) and touchdowns (7). Selected to participate in the East vs. West Shrine All-Star Game. Team captain as a senior. Caldera HS football Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. Second Team All-Intermountain Conference selection in basketball at post. Set school records in rebounds for a single season (197) and a single game (18). Caldera HS basketball award named in his honor for the player who has the most grit and gives 100% on every play. Helped lead both football and basketball team to first ever state playoff appearances in school history. Graduated with honors (3.5 GPA and above). PERSONAL INFORMATION Majoring in sports economics. Son of Tralain and Cory Benner. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I have good affiliations with the people and staff here, there’s a great community. And I want to win! WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? It is a huge honor to be able to play for a school who is widely known for their greatness on and off the field. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? It has taught me how to control my emotions, and most importantly it has shown me that life is 100% a team effort. You need people to help you with some things. You can't just do everything in life alone. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? Hopefully working for or playing for a big sports franchise While having trusted friends by my side.