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This week's recruiting updates: Cameron Smolik, RayJ Crawford, Bryce Lafrenz, Brennan Becker, Nathan Michels, and Trey Shearer.
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Van Meter linebacker Cameron Smolik
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yeah, I want to play football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Minnesota State Mankato, Yale, and NWMS.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Minnesota State Mankato.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to the Ivies this summer and toured them.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“Yale, Princeton, Penn, Cornell, Minnesota, Minnesota state, ISU, Iowa, NWMS, and UNI. I felt good until I tore my hamstring at the end of June. Since then, I’ve been nursing my leg back to being healthy.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“South Dakota, since my dad played there.”
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Ankeny running back RayJ Crawford
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I received an offer from Graceland this summer, but mostly Division II, III, and NAIA schools have contacted me. I also received a game invite from Iowa State that I will be attending September 1st.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I made one visit to St. Cloud State, but there are more to come.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I attended Iowa, Iowa State and several 7-vs.-7 tournaments with Team Iowa. They went well overall and was a great warm up for the season.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I never had a favorite college growing up, but I always found myself associating with Iowa State since I grew up in Ames.”
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Durant quarterback Bryce Lafrenz
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If the opportunity presents itself, I would definitely consider playing at the next level. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season finishes out and see what the future has to hold. Football would be my main focus, if at all possible.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Just a few smaller schools have reached out to me but none to look past. Loras, Simpson, Coe, and Western Illinois are the main schools.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any trips for football quite yet. I am considering going to a few game day visits at schools this fall.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“Over the summer, I attended Iowa State’s camp and Wisconsin’s camp. I loved ISU and really enjoyed the camp overall. I competed very well at Wisconsin and felt very strong leaving camp, going into our summer workouts.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa State has always been a favorite of mine. My dad and brothers have all gone to school in Ames and I instantly fell in love with campus and the facilities. My family always goes to multiple games throughout the year. There’s nothing better than a packed Jack Trice Stadium.”
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North Linn running back Brennan Becker
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“The Iowa Strength and Conditioning camp. It was very helpful.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa and Upper Iowa.”
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Benton wing guard Nathan Michels
What sport do you want to play in college?
“Basketball would definitely be my main choice to play in college, but football has always been hanging around in the back of my mind. I’m very open to looking at football as much as I love basketball as well.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Several NAIA colleges have reached out to me from across the state such as Mount Mercy, Clarke, and others. I’ve also had slight talks with DII colleges out of state.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Clarke and Mount Mercy have both been really interested in me and have confirmed that they want me in their program.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have yet to make any personal college visits, but I have made some public college visits this summer.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I attended Upper Iowa’s elite camp and Wayne State’s elite camp as well. I’ve also attended several open gyms from nearby colleges.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have never had a favorite college growing up as a kid. I’ve always been open to anything.”
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Montezuma point guard Trey Shearer
What sport do you want to play in college?
“Basketball primarily, but if I have the opportunity to play basketball and football, or play basketball and run track, I would love to.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have received a scholarship offer from William Penn University and that is my only current offer. I have received some letters about attending some prospect scouting camps from Coe College, Truman State University, and Wayne State College, but that is it for recruiting.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say William Penn because they are the only to offer me a scholarship.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“As of right now, we have not. That is something we are looking forward to in the near future.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I have attended the William Penn basketball camp, the Coe College prospect camp, and I will also be attending the Truman State prospect camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked Iowa because I’ve grown up in state and it’s a family thing to root for the hometown team.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Cameron Smolik, RayJ Crawford, Bryce Lafrenz, Brennan Becker, Nathan Michels, and Trey Shearer.
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Van Meter linebacker Cameron Smolik
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yeah, I want to play football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Minnesota State Mankato, Yale, and NWMS.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Minnesota State Mankato.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to the Ivies this summer and toured them.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“Yale, Princeton, Penn, Cornell, Minnesota, Minnesota state, ISU, Iowa, NWMS, and UNI. I felt good until I tore my hamstring at the end of June. Since then, I’ve been nursing my leg back to being healthy.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“South Dakota, since my dad played there.”
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Ankeny running back RayJ Crawford
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I received an offer from Graceland this summer, but mostly Division II, III, and NAIA schools have contacted me. I also received a game invite from Iowa State that I will be attending September 1st.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I made one visit to St. Cloud State, but there are more to come.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“I attended Iowa, Iowa State and several 7-vs.-7 tournaments with Team Iowa. They went well overall and was a great warm up for the season.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I never had a favorite college growing up, but I always found myself associating with Iowa State since I grew up in Ames.”
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Durant quarterback Bryce Lafrenz
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If the opportunity presents itself, I would definitely consider playing at the next level. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season finishes out and see what the future has to hold. Football would be my main focus, if at all possible.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Just a few smaller schools have reached out to me but none to look past. Loras, Simpson, Coe, and Western Illinois are the main schools.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any trips for football quite yet. I am considering going to a few game day visits at schools this fall.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“Over the summer, I attended Iowa State’s camp and Wisconsin’s camp. I loved ISU and really enjoyed the camp overall. I competed very well at Wisconsin and felt very strong leaving camp, going into our summer workouts.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa State has always been a favorite of mine. My dad and brothers have all gone to school in Ames and I instantly fell in love with campus and the facilities. My family always goes to multiple games throughout the year. There’s nothing better than a packed Jack Trice Stadium.”
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North Linn running back Brennan Becker
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”
What camps did you attend this summer? How did the camps go overall?
“The Iowa Strength and Conditioning camp. It was very helpful.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa and Upper Iowa.”
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Benton wing guard Nathan Michels
What sport do you want to play in college?
“Basketball would definitely be my main choice to play in college, but football has always been hanging around in the back of my mind. I’m very open to looking at football as much as I love basketball as well.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Several NAIA colleges have reached out to me from across the state such as Mount Mercy, Clarke, and others. I’ve also had slight talks with DII colleges out of state.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Clarke and Mount Mercy have both been really interested in me and have confirmed that they want me in their program.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have yet to make any personal college visits, but I have made some public college visits this summer.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I attended Upper Iowa’s elite camp and Wayne State’s elite camp as well. I’ve also attended several open gyms from nearby colleges.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have never had a favorite college growing up as a kid. I’ve always been open to anything.”
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Montezuma point guard Trey Shearer
What sport do you want to play in college?
“Basketball primarily, but if I have the opportunity to play basketball and football, or play basketball and run track, I would love to.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have received a scholarship offer from William Penn University and that is my only current offer. I have received some letters about attending some prospect scouting camps from Coe College, Truman State University, and Wayne State College, but that is it for recruiting.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say William Penn because they are the only to offer me a scholarship.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“As of right now, we have not. That is something we are looking forward to in the near future.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I have attended the William Penn basketball camp, the Coe College prospect camp, and I will also be attending the Truman State prospect camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked Iowa because I’ve grown up in state and it’s a family thing to root for the hometown team.”
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