Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ben McDermott, ACA boys’ basketball

**Ben McDermott of the Ankeny Christian Academy boys’ basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm)**

Sophomore Ben McDermott was one of the top reserves this season for the Ankeny Christian Academy boys’ basketball team. He helped the Eagles to a 21-4 record.

McDermott averaged 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. He also racked up 33 steals and 11 blocks.

**Ankeny Christian Academy’s Ben McDermott shoots a 3-pointer during the Eagles’ 52-48 victory over Madrid in a Class 1A district final on Feb. 27 at Ankeny High School. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)**

McDermott placed fourth on the team with 35 3-point goals. He shot 30.4 percent from behind the arc.

“Ben was very versatile. He could play a lot of positions offensively and defensively,” said ACA coach Paul Selindh. “He is a really good 3-point shooter. He made six in the first half at Albia (and scored 18 points in the Eagles’ 79-52 victory on Feb. 10).

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