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Q&A with North Scott defensive end Ben Belken

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“This spring, I am competing in Track and Field. I am throwing shot and disc, and it’s going well.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel that since last football season I have improved the most on my strength and speed.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Before the football season begins, I am going to focus on footwork and linebacker type situations. My coaches plan on moving me around in the front 7 next year, and most of the schools recruiting me see me as an Inside/outside backer.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“We play Iowa City West in the season opener. I don’t know much about them this year but know that they are consistently a good program and it’s going to be a battle.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
”I plan on playing football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The main schools that have been recruiting me are NDSU, South Dakota, UNI, SDSU, Iowa State, Grandview, North Dakota, Western Illinois, and Illinois State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The schools that have been recruiting me the hardest have been NDSU, UNI, South Dakota, South Dakota State, and Illinois State. I have received offers from UNI, South Dakota State, and Grand View.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“For most of the schools recruiting me, I have been on junior days and have been to a few spring games. It’s tough to say which school has really stood out to me at this point, they all have a lot to offer and are very nice.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“The next time I visit a school it will be this summer for camps. Right now, I’m planning on going to UNI, SDSU, NDSU, Illinois State, USD, and Iowa State for camp.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I was born and raised a Badger Fan, so growing up I always liked the Badgers.”
 
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