Ben Nichols

Position:
OH
Height:
6-5
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Major:
Undeclared
Hometown:
Northbrook, Ill.
Prev School:
Glenbrook North HS

2006: Redshirted for the 49ers.

High School: Prepped at Glenbrook North High School... Lettered two years in volleyball under coach Chris Cooper... was a two-time first team All-CSL and All-Area selection... First team All-State his senior year... Named to five all-tournament teams his senior year and was a Northstars All-Star captain... as a junior he was named to three all-tournament teams, including being named to the All-State Tournament team... Led team to a second place state finish in 2004 and two regional championships... Glenbrook North won back-to-back conference championships, compiling a 39-1 overall record... Team was ranked No. 1 in Illinois in 2005.

Quick Facts: Son of Chet and Nancy Nichols... Competed on the Adversity club team for four years... Was an AAU All-American and selected Top Ten at the 18's Open in 2005... Undeclared major.