(Ann Arbor, MI)-Concordia University is proud to announce the signing of Askia Bennett from New Orleans, LA. Askia comes to Concordia from Lutheran High School in Metairie, LA. It has been a difficult ride for Askia and his teammates after having been displace by Hurricane Katrina. The Gryphons have overcome a lot of adversity over the past few seasons. It is exactly this attitude of triumph that Askia will bring to the Concordia family.

Askia was named the MVP for the Gryphons over the past two seasons. He was also voted 1^st team All-District as well as the Most Improved Baseball player for Lutheran High as well. Askia's accomplishments don't stop on the athletic field however. He was named the recipient of the 4H Leadership Service Award, was given Academic Honors from the University of New Orleans, voted Mr. Lutheran High in 2010 and was also voted Most Popular by his classmates as well. Askia will be playing offense for the Cardinals and will be asked to use his athleticism to play Wide Receiver.