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Ben Kangas

2023 | CA: Lafayette
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Versatile, lefty attackman with creative scoring ability, field vision and lax IQ. Love being part of a team and competing together.

As a freshman starter at De La Salle HS, reigning NCS Champions coached by Johnny Christmas, I led the team in Assists and was 2nd in total points. I've also been a leading scorer on my West Coast Starz and ADVNC National club teams, and have earned invites for the PNW Nike National All-stars, Juniors Open, Showtime and Main Stage. I’ve grown up in a lacrosse family — my dad played Division 1 lacrosse in college and got me playing when I was 6 years old. I've had great coaches and developed a strong lax IQ, creative dodging, field vision and finishing. My other sports have been basketball, wide receiver/def-back in football, and skiing. I've been captain of several teams, and I enjoy the responsibility of being a leader on my teams. In my free time, I enjoy music, visual arts, and visiting and learning about new places.

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Athletics
Honors & Awards:
Started as freshman on Varsity at De La Salle HS (NCS reigning champion) - led team in Assists (5.8pts/game)
Started as sophomore and avg 4.5 PPG
West Coast Starz 2023 team
ADVNC National 2023 Team
Invited to Juniors Open 2021 (Black team #20)
Invited to Showtime in 2019, 2020 and 2021
Invited to Main Stage 2021
Selected for Nike Lax Nationals Pacific Northwest 2023 team
Adrenaline Challenge 2022-23 All Star Game in 2020
Coast to Coast Fall Fray All Star Game in 2020
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Other HS Sports Played:
In HS, lacrosse only; prior to HS played basketball, wide receiver/d-back in football
Play 2 Sports In College?
No
Relevant Lacrosse Accolades:
In 2020, as freshman started every game at De La Salle HS, which was NCS champion in prior year; as Freshman led team in Assists (10G/19A in 5 games played before season cancelled due to COVID); invited to Juniors Open, Showtime and Main Stage in 2021. Named to several All-Star teams at various tournaments.

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Coach Contacts
High School:
De La Salle High School
Coach:
John Christmas
Team Name:
Varsity
Jersey Number:
2
Club Name:
ADVNC Lacrosse
Coach:
Jesse Foss
Team Name:
WC Starz 2023
Jersey Number:
42
Team Name:
ADVNC San Francisco 2023AA
Jersey Number:
7
2nd Club Name:
ADVNC
Coach:
Chris Rotelli
Team Name:
ADVNC SF & National
Jersey Number:
7

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Academics
GPA (unweighted):
87-89; 3.3; B+
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