Vance Benson Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C. Last College: Northwestern Height / Weight: 5-9 / 156 Position: Defender

Pre-College
A four-year letterwinner for coach Dom Wren at Northwestern ... Earned all-state honors in 2007 after helping Northwestern to the 4A State Finals ... Named team MVP in 2006 and served as a team captain in 2007 ... Competed in the North Carolina-South Carolina All-Star game in 2007 ... Named Most Valuable Player in the Lake Murray Challenge ... Helped Northwestern to the 2006 State Championship, a final four appearance in 2005 and runner-up finishes in 2004 and 2007 ... Named MVP at the 2006 Palmetto Cup as his team captured the title ... Member of the Lake Murray All-Tournament team in 2006 ... Played club soccer for CESA '87 Premier and coach Keith Parkinson ... Played on the South Carolina Olympic Development program team (2003-2006) ... Participates in Young Life and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal
Born June 24, 1988 ... Parents are David and Lise' Benson ... A business administration major ... Full name is David Vance Benson II.