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This week's recruiting updates: Casey Hill, Isaac Birt, Easton Darling, Drew Olson, Jalen Gaudet, Chase Sabers, and Brooks Hovden.
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Oskaloosa running back Casey Hill
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There are NAIA and a few DII schools have been messaging me lately. I have gone to their camps to be evaluated.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Nothing too heavy.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went on a visit to Southwest Minnesota State.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“The camps I went to have been UNI, Iowa, Drake, Northwest Missouri State, Wayne State in Nebraska, and Grand View. The camps went great.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The University of Iowa is my favorite.”
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Red Oak point guard Isaac Birt
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I have been playing basketball ever since I was a little kid, probably at the age of 5 or younger. It’s just always had a big impact on me and ever since I’ve loved the game. So, I’d say basketball for sure is the sport I’d play if I got the opportunity to in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t had any recruiting yet, but that can’t let me down and give up. I have to keep grinding, work hard, and be patient.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Some college visits I’ve made have been Iowa Western Community College and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. During the early school year, I plan on visiting more colleges and getting more information about their school and program.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I went to the Courtside Films camp in Cedar Rapids that was ran by the Hoops and Christ. It was a great experience to go up against the best of the best. It was a great time. Our team is going to the Buena Vista University team camp and I may be attending their elite camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Believe it or not, growing up I’ve always loved the Florida Gators. It all started with my older brother watching Tim Tebow and falling in love with them and with me watching with him, I followed his footsteps. Ever since then, we’ve traveled to Florida football games and have watched them in the College World Series including when they won the whole thing. That was pretty sweet. Me and my family got to go on the field and meet the players and coaches. It was a moment I will never forget.”
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Winterset point guard Easton Darling
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I want to play basketball in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Upper Iowa, Central Missouri, Bemidji State, and a little bit from South Dakota. I have received mail from Central Michigan, UNI, and Wayne State. South Dakota and Florida Atlantic just expressed interest today.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would have to say Central Missouri, Upper Iowa and Bemidji State have all been talking to me a lot.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet, but I’m going to soon.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I am not sure yet, maybe John Lucas and Pangos. I went to UNI’s elite camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I’ve always been a Hawk fan.”
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Bishop Heelan safety Drew Olson
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play football in college, if given the opportunity.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“NDSU and Iowa State have been the two main schools recruiting me.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“The only school I’ve toured so far has been North Dakota State.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I attended the Iowa State camp and the NDSU camp. I thought I performed well at both of them.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I’ve always been a Nebraska fan.”
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Iowa City West wide receiver Jalen Gaudet
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If the opportunity comes, I would love to play in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been contacted by a few schools.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I attended the Northern Illinois football camp and the UNI football camp. I feel like they went well. I learned a few new things from them. They went pretty good overall.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa and LSU. I grew up watching Iowa all the time and I also enjoyed watching LSU.”
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Dubuque Hempstead athlete Chase Sabers
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’m still on the fence about playing college sports, but if I would, it would be football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Loras.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t visited anywhere yet.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I didn’t go to any camps this summer. I was still recovering from an injury.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The Iowa Hawkeyes.”
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North Fayette Valley athlete Brooks Hovden
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play baseball.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, none.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has always been the University of Iowa.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Casey Hill, Isaac Birt, Easton Darling, Drew Olson, Jalen Gaudet, Chase Sabers, and Brooks Hovden.
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Oskaloosa running back Casey Hill
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“There are NAIA and a few DII schools have been messaging me lately. I have gone to their camps to be evaluated.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Nothing too heavy.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went on a visit to Southwest Minnesota State.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“The camps I went to have been UNI, Iowa, Drake, Northwest Missouri State, Wayne State in Nebraska, and Grand View. The camps went great.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The University of Iowa is my favorite.”
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Red Oak point guard Isaac Birt
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I have been playing basketball ever since I was a little kid, probably at the age of 5 or younger. It’s just always had a big impact on me and ever since I’ve loved the game. So, I’d say basketball for sure is the sport I’d play if I got the opportunity to in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t had any recruiting yet, but that can’t let me down and give up. I have to keep grinding, work hard, and be patient.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Some college visits I’ve made have been Iowa Western Community College and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. During the early school year, I plan on visiting more colleges and getting more information about their school and program.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I went to the Courtside Films camp in Cedar Rapids that was ran by the Hoops and Christ. It was a great experience to go up against the best of the best. It was a great time. Our team is going to the Buena Vista University team camp and I may be attending their elite camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Believe it or not, growing up I’ve always loved the Florida Gators. It all started with my older brother watching Tim Tebow and falling in love with them and with me watching with him, I followed his footsteps. Ever since then, we’ve traveled to Florida football games and have watched them in the College World Series including when they won the whole thing. That was pretty sweet. Me and my family got to go on the field and meet the players and coaches. It was a moment I will never forget.”
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Winterset point guard Easton Darling
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I want to play basketball in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Upper Iowa, Central Missouri, Bemidji State, and a little bit from South Dakota. I have received mail from Central Michigan, UNI, and Wayne State. South Dakota and Florida Atlantic just expressed interest today.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would have to say Central Missouri, Upper Iowa and Bemidji State have all been talking to me a lot.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not yet, but I’m going to soon.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I am not sure yet, maybe John Lucas and Pangos. I went to UNI’s elite camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I’ve always been a Hawk fan.”
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Bishop Heelan safety Drew Olson
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play football in college, if given the opportunity.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“NDSU and Iowa State have been the two main schools recruiting me.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“The only school I’ve toured so far has been North Dakota State.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I attended the Iowa State camp and the NDSU camp. I thought I performed well at both of them.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I’ve always been a Nebraska fan.”
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Iowa City West wide receiver Jalen Gaudet
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If the opportunity comes, I would love to play in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been contacted by a few schools.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I attended the Northern Illinois football camp and the UNI football camp. I feel like they went well. I learned a few new things from them. They went pretty good overall.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa and LSU. I grew up watching Iowa all the time and I also enjoyed watching LSU.”
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Dubuque Hempstead athlete Chase Sabers
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’m still on the fence about playing college sports, but if I would, it would be football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Loras.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t visited anywhere yet.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I didn’t go to any camps this summer. I was still recovering from an injury.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The Iowa Hawkeyes.”
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North Fayette Valley athlete Brooks Hovden
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play baseball.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, none.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has always been the University of Iowa.”
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