Ben Ortiz plays one sport at Morris Community High School, but it occupies as much time for him as three sports might for some of his peers.

Ortiz will put the product of all of his work on display for MCHS fans for one final season, which begins Tuesday when the Redskins play St. Bede at the Coal City Thanksgiving Tournament. Days before the opener, Ortiz shared his thoughts with the Morris Daily Herald.


Q. The basketball season is just about to start for most players. Does it ever end for you? Do you take a break from the game?