Accolades: 
All-GNAC Academic: 2018

2016: Competed in every event for the Monks his freshman year...started his collegiate running career off by competing in the University of New England's Early-Season Invitational on Sept. 3rd running a 19:05 (5k) coming in 12th overall...next competed in the Husson Invitational on Sept. 10th running a 29:08 (6.9k) good for 28th overall...on Sept. 24th at the Codfish Bowl placed 106th overall touring the course in a 31:18 (8k)...at the Runnin' Monks Invitational on Oct. 8th he ran a 32:44 (8k) coming in 30th overall...then competed at the Maine State Championships on Oct. 15th running a 31:10 (8k) good for 85th overall...on Oct. 29th competed in the GNAC Championship meet at Franklin Park running a personal best 30:38 (8k) coming in 35th...wrapped up his freshman season by running a 30:48 (8k) coming in 328th at the NCAA DIII New England Regional Championships on Nov. 12th.

High School: Ran cross country for three years and track four years for Ron Oullette and Will Fulford at Biddeford High School…was a member of the All-Academic Team and captain of the cross country and track teams senior year…also received the Character Award in both cross country and track.

Personal: Benjamin Steven Plante, born in Biddeford, Maine...son of Steve and April Plante...majoring in Finance.