February 11, 2025
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Princeton’s Bennett Williams named to IHSA All-State Academic Team

By Kevin Hieronymus
Princeton's Bennett Williams (front row, left) was one of 26 student-athletes across the state to be named to the 2024 IHSA All-State Academic Team.

Princeton's Bennett Williams (front row, left) was one of 26 student-athletes across the state to be named to the 2024 IHSA All-State Academic Team. (Photo provided by the IHSA)

Princeton High School senior Bennett Williams was one of 26 student-athletes across the state named to the 2024 IHSA All-State Academic Team.

The IHSA described its honorees as a “team of incredible individuals who excel in the classroom, in athletics & activities, and in their communities.”

PHS selects a male and female students as nominees each year, which each of the 512 IHSA member schools can do. The IHSA selects 26 winners from a potential nomination pool of 1,024 students.

Princeton senior Bennett Williams were nominated to represent Princeton High School in the Elks Teen of the Year competition.

Princeton senior Bennett Williams were nominated to represent Princeton High School in the Elks Teen of the Year competition. (Photo provided by Sydney Markham)

Williams joins Tiah Romagnoli (1999-00) and Ryan Bebej (2000-01) from PHS to be named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team.

Williams’ brother, Mack, received IHSA All-State Academic Honorable Mention in 2021-22. Other PHS students receiving Honorable Mention recognition include Brian DeSalle (1994-95), Todd Rimington (1996-97 and Haley Adams (2010-11).

Williams, who is a three-sport athlete, has received a full-ride scholarship to play football for the Air Force Academy.

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