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Burr Ridge Student Athlete Signs National Letter of Intent

Benjamin Kucera, a Benet Academy senior, has announced his plans for after graduation.

Five student athletes have signed national letters of intent, indicating their college of choice along with the sport they will play in college. Burr Ridge resident and senior Benjamin Kucera will play soccer at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.

Kucera, a defender for the Chicago Fire, started 24 out of 25 games last season, according to ESPN High School. He was listed as a "player to watch" by topdrawersoccer.com in December.

Congratulations to all the students listed (pictured from right to left below.)

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Student  Hometown   Sport  University  Benjamin Kucera Burr Ridge soccer Creighton Allison Pavlik Aurora swimming Bowling Green State Rachel Lovely Aurora soccer High Point Jamei Borges Woodridge soccer St. Louis Catherine Caniglia Naperville soccer Miami (Ohio)

 

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