– Recent Breaux Bridge High graduate Benjamin Ellender has signed a national letter of intent with Nunez Community College in Chalmette.
Ellender, the son of Brian and Heidi Ellender of Breaux Bridge, was named to the District 5-4A All-District team as a catcher in his senior year at BBHS. He also was chosen as the district MVP by the coaches in the district.
Ellender also was named to the All-Region Team and was an honorable mention to the 4A All-State baseball team.
He also was namedto the Composite Academic All State baseball team after hitting a school record 18 doubles on the season.
Ellender was picked to play in the Louisiana High School Coaches Association All-Star Games in May. Ellender was a designated hitter for the West team.
