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This week's recruiting updates: Ty Anderson, Ryan Blum, Jackson Stoefen, Jack Vogel, Garrett Westvold, Mitch Randall, and Peyton Boozell.
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North Scott wing forward Ty Anderson
Why did you pick Northern Iowa in recruiting?
“I picked Northern Iowa because everything about them is me and what I have been doing for years. The style of play is perfect, and the family aspect of the team is what I have grown up being a part of when choosing a team.”
How important were the coaches in your decision?
“Yes, the coaching staff is great. They really believe in their players and their development. The coaches were a big part of it with how they run things.”
Why did you decide to end the process so early?
“I decided to end the process early because I knew what was the best for me. My family did, and so did my coaches. They were all a big part in why I verbally committed so early.”
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Glenwood athlete Ryan Blum
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I’d like to play basketball or football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve talked to Northwest and Wayne State.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Hard to tell.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went down to Northwest Missouri State to watch a game.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite would be Duke. Coach K is a great coach to watch.”
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North Scott offensive tackle Jackson Stoefen
What colleges have offered you so far?
“I have been offered by Illinois State, University of South Dakota, and University of Northern Iowa (UNI).
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges who have shown interest in addition to my three offers are North Dakota State University, Rice University, Colgate University, South Dakota State University, Iowa State, and Ball State. I have also had communications with several other schools as well, but it is hard to say they are recruiting me at this time.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“At this point, the school that has shown the most interest and is recruiting me the hardest is between Illinois State and South Dakota.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to two gameday visits to Iowa State and a junior day at South Dakota.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have plans to visit Illinois State on Junior Day this weekend. I also have plans to visit South Dakota State's Junior Day at the beginning of March. I also have two other Junior Day dates pending at UNI and North Dakota State. I also hope to get to Iowa State sometime again soon.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, I grew up a huge Wisconsin Badgers fan. I was born in Minnesota and moved to Wisconsin as a toddler. We moved to Iowa when I was 8. I have watched the Badgers all of my life.”
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Sioux Center athlete Jack Vogel
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If I am able, I'd like to play college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had a lot of D2 and NAIA schools contacting me.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven't made any trips yet, but I plan on doing so this spring.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I didn't really have a favorite school growing up. I just like to watch whoever is on.”
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Norwalk offensive tackle Garrett Westvold
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Right now, I am being recruited the most by Simpson and have been on a game day visit with them. I am planning on going to Minnesota State Moorhead for a visit soon as well. I have been in contact with Wayne State as well.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up would be Wisconsin.”
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Waukee quarterback Mitch Randall
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play either football or baseball in college, but right now I’m keeping my options open.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been getting some emails and follows on Twitter. I have also taken an unofficial to Cincinnati as well.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I took an unofficial visit to Cincinnati, after receiving a letter invite to their game.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have some visits and camps scheduled to some schools right now.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked the Hawkeyes growing up as a kid.”
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Indianola wide receiver Peyton Boozell
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play college sports. I’m leaning towards soccer, but I am still open to playing football or both.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve talked to the majority of the D3 schools in Iowa for soccer and some bigger schools like SMU and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For football, it is only central and Simpson, but I am working to get some more looks.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Probably Simpson and Central.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Simpson and Central, but I’ve been talking to more colleges to go on visits.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I am looking to go visit Iowa Western for football and some soccer schools this spring.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was TCU and still is.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Ty Anderson, Ryan Blum, Jackson Stoefen, Jack Vogel, Garrett Westvold, Mitch Randall, and Peyton Boozell.
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North Scott wing forward Ty Anderson
Why did you pick Northern Iowa in recruiting?
“I picked Northern Iowa because everything about them is me and what I have been doing for years. The style of play is perfect, and the family aspect of the team is what I have grown up being a part of when choosing a team.”
How important were the coaches in your decision?
“Yes, the coaching staff is great. They really believe in their players and their development. The coaches were a big part of it with how they run things.”
Why did you decide to end the process so early?
“I decided to end the process early because I knew what was the best for me. My family did, and so did my coaches. They were all a big part in why I verbally committed so early.”
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Glenwood athlete Ryan Blum
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I’d like to play basketball or football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve talked to Northwest and Wayne State.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Hard to tell.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went down to Northwest Missouri State to watch a game.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite would be Duke. Coach K is a great coach to watch.”
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North Scott offensive tackle Jackson Stoefen
What colleges have offered you so far?
“I have been offered by Illinois State, University of South Dakota, and University of Northern Iowa (UNI).
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges who have shown interest in addition to my three offers are North Dakota State University, Rice University, Colgate University, South Dakota State University, Iowa State, and Ball State. I have also had communications with several other schools as well, but it is hard to say they are recruiting me at this time.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“At this point, the school that has shown the most interest and is recruiting me the hardest is between Illinois State and South Dakota.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to two gameday visits to Iowa State and a junior day at South Dakota.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have plans to visit Illinois State on Junior Day this weekend. I also have plans to visit South Dakota State's Junior Day at the beginning of March. I also have two other Junior Day dates pending at UNI and North Dakota State. I also hope to get to Iowa State sometime again soon.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, I grew up a huge Wisconsin Badgers fan. I was born in Minnesota and moved to Wisconsin as a toddler. We moved to Iowa when I was 8. I have watched the Badgers all of my life.”
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Sioux Center athlete Jack Vogel
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If I am able, I'd like to play college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had a lot of D2 and NAIA schools contacting me.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven't made any trips yet, but I plan on doing so this spring.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I didn't really have a favorite school growing up. I just like to watch whoever is on.”
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Norwalk offensive tackle Garrett Westvold
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Right now, I am being recruited the most by Simpson and have been on a game day visit with them. I am planning on going to Minnesota State Moorhead for a visit soon as well. I have been in contact with Wayne State as well.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up would be Wisconsin.”
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Waukee quarterback Mitch Randall
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play either football or baseball in college, but right now I’m keeping my options open.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been getting some emails and follows on Twitter. I have also taken an unofficial to Cincinnati as well.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I took an unofficial visit to Cincinnati, after receiving a letter invite to their game.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I have some visits and camps scheduled to some schools right now.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always liked the Hawkeyes growing up as a kid.”
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Indianola wide receiver Peyton Boozell
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to play college sports. I’m leaning towards soccer, but I am still open to playing football or both.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve talked to the majority of the D3 schools in Iowa for soccer and some bigger schools like SMU and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For football, it is only central and Simpson, but I am working to get some more looks.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Probably Simpson and Central.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Simpson and Central, but I’ve been talking to more colleges to go on visits.”
Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I am looking to go visit Iowa Western for football and some soccer schools this spring.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was TCU and still is.”
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