Alum Jerry O’Connor '14 Drafted To Play Lacrosse
Jerry O’Connor ‘14 has been drafted to play lacrosse for the Florida Launch. O’Connor, ranked second at Yale University in caused turnovers (10), will return to the Sunshine State to play for the Launch. The Florida Launch is based in Boca Raton and plays its home games at Florida Atlantic University Stadium. Team owner Jim Davis is the founder and chairman of New Balance.
O’Connor, who is trilingual and served on the National Honor Society while at Benjamin, started playing lacrosse in 8th grade. He was named the 2014 Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinel Player of the Year.
Head Football Coach Ron Ream remembers coaching Jerry during his time at Benjamin.
Head Football Coach Ron Ream remembers coaching Jerry during his time at Benjamin.
“He was one of those guys that when you showed him how to do something once, he had it! He is a very intelligent player who has a lot of athletic ability. When you have both qualities, it makes for a very special player. Jerry was a joy to coach and his great sense of humor made him fun to be around.”
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