Magic Benton Returns To Florida Firecats

Estero, FL – The “Magic” is coming back to Germain Arena.  The Florida Firecats have been assigned the rights to Magic Benton, the team announced today.

Benton, who will become the only player to play for the Firecats during all eight years of the team’s existence, currently holds a number of team records including career points (1,020), receptions (584), receiving yards (7,698) and receiving touchdowns (165).  Magic remains the af2’s career leader in receiving touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards.  Since he retired, George Williams who played with the Boise Burn earlier this season passed Benton on the league’s all time scoring (1,084-1,020) and touchdowns list (179-167).

Benton should provide a boost to a Firecats offense that’s currently ranked 25th in the league in total offense (230.5 yds/g) and 18th in scoring offense (45.6 points per game).

“I’m very excited to be rejoining the Firecats,” Benton said.  “I’ve been itching for it for a little while and finally that day will be here on Saturday.  I’m ready to go.”

“Getting Magic back is big for our team offensively,” Firecats Head Coach Kevin Bouis said.  “He will step right in as if he had never left.”

Benton is expected to be in uniform when the Firecats return to Germain Arena this Saturday, June 28th to face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT.  Call (239) 390-CATS (2287) today to reserve your seats! Visit the team online at www.FloridaFirecats.com.

(Firecats Press Release)