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This week's recruiting updates: Brayden McClain, Gavin Douglas, Mason Van Pelt, Bryce Buckley, and Treshaun Brooks.
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Q&A with Sioux City North outside linebacker Brayden McClain
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would really like to play college football. As of right now my number one is Wayne State because I love the program they are building and would like to be a part of it.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Colleges that have shown interest in me include: Wayne, Dordt, Buena Vista, Nebraska Kearney, Morningside, Drake, Iowa Central, Augustana, and Briar Cliff.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wayne State, Dordt, and Buena Vista.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I attended junior days at Wayne State, Augustana, and Buena Vista. I also attended Dordt’s spring game visit day.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to go on multiple gameday visits this year during the season.”
What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“May 28th, Drake- June 4th, SDSU- June 12.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the University of Iowa. I have always been a fan of their football team since I was a little kid.”
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Q&A with Southeast Polk offensive guard Gavin Douglas
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I'd love an opportunity to get to play at the next level. It's been apparent to me that I have the chance to so I am working my hardest on having a great senior season and seeing what happens after that.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had a lot of different schools contact me from SDSU to Winona State and many more. It's hard to say who all they are but I've been in contact with a lot of Division 2 Division 1 FCS and Juco [schools] as well.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I don't think there is any school that recruits me the most, I think every school reaches out the same. I have appreciated the contact and support Iowa Central has because I know they are a very trustworthy and great program but it's still early and I am excited to see what schools continue to contact me.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have made a few trips up to Minnesota and South Dakota this year, I plan on making my way up to Upper Iowa this weekend which I am excited for so it's been cool to travel and explore different environments.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Already mentioned it, but I am going to Upper Iowa on the 20th otherwise that I am getting more geared up for summer season with camps and preparing for my senior season.”
What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I plan on getting out to a few bigger camps Like SDSU and NDSU along with Lindenwood's Mega camp. I find those to be beneficial but I am also excited to get more work in at Drake, Iowa State’s, and Iowa Central’s here as well.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved UNI because Kurt Warner played there. He was a big player I idolized growing up due to his story and where he is from along with just the UNI Dome experience, I find it's a cool environment and just a place I always loved as a little kid.”
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Q&A with Humboldt wide receiver Mason Van Pelt
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play sports in college if I have the opportunity. I would be fine with any sport because I like them all.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have received camp invites from Loras, Grand View, Iowa Central, and Macalester.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would not say any of them are recruiting me very hard.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I do not plan on making any trips soon.”
What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I am still undecided on which camps to attend, but I will attend a few.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college is the University of Iowa.”
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Q&A with Camanche quarterback Bryce Buckley
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yeah I would definitely want to play college sports. I would like to play football but if other opportunities open up in other sports I would have interest too.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Multiple colleges have been reaching a few D2 and D3 and also an NAIA.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I have been talking with a few coaches but the one I have talked to the most would probably be Dordt.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made two trips so far with a camp at Minnesota State Mankato and Junior Day at Williamsburg.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have a few camps this summer that I am going to and have talks about Junior Day visits.”
What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“The camps I’m going to this summer are Dordt, Wayne State, Grandview, and Western Illinois.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked watching Iowa games growing up and usually go one or two a year.”
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Q&A with Marshalltown wide receiver Treshaun Brooks
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Basketball and football are the main sports I want to play in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“NDSU, GV, Wayne State, and a couple other D2 colleges.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Wayne State.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes.”
What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“ISU, UNI, and Iowa.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Duke or Iowa State.”
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