Congrats to Benson on their 6A championship

I wanted to post the picture I took of Eric on Friday night before their semifinal with Sheldon, but I’m technologically challenged. He was wearing a bright green, almost camo type of suit, and I commented to my buddy that “the Benson coach certainly doesn’t seem to have self-esteem issues” with that wild garb. Didn’t recognize Eric at first, then they introduced the teams and their coaches. I couldn’t believe it when I heard his name. One of my favorite Beavs during the glory days. He was tough as nails. I’ll never forget standing behind the hoop in Mac Court and watching him hit both ends of a one-and-one with time expired and the Beavs down one to win it for us. The basket was literally swaying back and forth, the place was packed with boisterous opposing fans, and the dude just drained them both like it was practice or something.

I didn’t see anyone on the Benson roster who I thought could be a difference-maker at our level, but one young woman - I think her name was Ciera Ellington- was pretty smooth, smart and athletic. I didn’t see the final, but I’m really glad that the Techsters beat them.