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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Lafayette high school Senior Caleb Bennett officially signed his letter of intent Thursday to play basketball at Lehigh University.

Bennett led the Fighting Irish in scoring, rebounding, steals and blocks last season as a junior. He averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, and also had 62 steals and 19 blocked shots. Bennett shot 49.2% from the field, 40.2% from the three-point line and 73.2% from the free throw line.

Bennett helped Lafayette go 28-4 last season as they finished as the state runner-up in Class 4, losing in the state championship game to Vashon. He and the Fighting Irish also won their fourth consecutive MEC title.

Lehigh is a Division I University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and they’re a member of the Patriot League. Last year they finished 17-15 and were 13-5 in conference play.