Today CFC features Ontario Prospect Challenge participant Ben Cross.
Position: Defensive Back/Corner Back/Receiver/Slot Back
Height/Weight: 5’11″/165 lbs
School Status as of September 2013: Grade 11
Current Team(s): Cambridge Lions
The Ontario Prospect Challenge is underway, and many of Ontario’s best have come out to impress of Canada’s best coaches. Defensive back Ben Cross has taken on the challenge not only to try to make CFC’s Top 100 list, but also to improve as a player by competing against the best.
Since starting his football career four years ago, Cross has been on some great teams including OVFL junior varsity champions Cambridge Lions. In 2011, Cross was named Rookie of the Year among district 10 high schools, and won the MVP at the University of San Diego 2012 summer camp.
“I am attending OPC to get noticed as I will be playing football in university,” Says Cross. “I feel that OPC is a good opportunity to demonstrate my skills.”
Tryouts (Phase 1) for the Ontario Prospect Challenge begin September 21st. A ‘one-time’ tryout fee allows you to compete in as many tryouts as you wish. CLICK HERE for registration information.
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