Just like in the movies...

photo by: TOM McCARTHY/Special to The Sun
contributed by: Chris Brew

[Saturday] Ben played in the final home game for GHS. He was allowed to start in what was going to be a ceremonial nod for him and his struggle. He didn't think he'd last more than a few minutes, but ended up playing about 15 minutes. He played real well I thought, didn't look like he had missed much since his last game almost two years ago. But then he came out to a huge ovation. At half time there was a little ceremony on the field for all of the seniors and their parents. It was a beautiful day, bright sun and a bunch of people came out to cheer Ben on. TV20 was there doing a story on him as well as the Gainesville Sun.

We all thought Ben was done for the day when he ended up going back in for the last seven minutes or so of the game. And . ...BEN SCORES..... Yes, it was unbelievable!! They made a good run up the side, Ben drifted towards the front of the goal, someone crossed it to him and he smacked it, bounced it off a defender and into the back of the net. The place erupted. They were down 3-1 at that point so it turned into a respectable game.
It was a glorious end to a glorious day for Ben!

Read the Gainesville Sun story here

CONGRATULATIONS BEN!