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Prior to Carroll: Avella was a team captain, four-year varsity letter winner, and a two-time state championship quarterback at Bishop Kelly HS. He was named Idaho 5A Player of the Year, Sports Illustrated First-Team All-State QB, and SIC Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. Off the field, he earned a 3.98 GPA an was a member of the honor roll and the National Honors Society. Ben is the son of Becky and Patrick Avella and has two sisters (Karissa and Amy). He plans to pursue a degree in Health Sciences.
 
On why he chose Carroll College: "I chose Carroll College because it felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus. The campus and the city of Helena are beautiful. The program's history of success, combined with the dedication and knowledge of the coaches, is the exact environment that I want to be a part of!"