Homeschooled student seeks spot on team

All that Eric Bender really wants is an opportunity to try out for the Hampshire High School football team this fall.
The athletic 16-year-old, however, is home-schooled, which makes it an issue for many districts, including Community Unit District 300.
“You could say I have a deep passion for it, and I think I’m pretty good at it,” Eric said of football. Read more…