Ben Hanson Class: Junior Hometown: Gaithersburg, Md. High School: Watkins Mill Height / Weight: 5-9 / 140 Position: Midfield

2008: Appeared in 17 games and made nine starts while scoring four points in a very productive freshman campaign. His only goal of the year was a significant one: the game-winner against George Washington (9/13). Also assisted on the game's only goal in the win over Campbell (9/10) and earned an assist against Marist (10/17). Logged a career-high 85 minutes against St. Peter's (10/31). A shifty outside midfielder, he was of two players named to the All-Rookie Team for Loyola and was named MAAC Rookie of the Week on September 15.

Before Loyola: Played on the varsity since his freshman year at Watkins Mills ... spent his junior year abroad in England ... named first-team all-state as a senior ... club team, MSC Dragon, four times was the Maryland state champions

Personal: The son of Rita and Felix Heming... born in Accra, Ghana ... has three brothers, all of whom are presently in area colleges - Allen at Towson, Farrel at Georgetown and Brian at Maryland ... plans to major in psychology at Loyola

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