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This week's recruiting updates: Anthony Valainis, Trevor Paulsen, Nick Timmerman, Joe Lilienthal, John Joyce, Skyler Groen, and Justin Campbell.
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Davenport Assumption defensive end Anthony Valainis
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Just as of the last few months, I've made my decision that I want to pursue football in college over basketball. I have the highest ceiling in football and this is my best shot at playing at the highest level I can.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've heard from South Dakota State, Saint Cloud State, Minnesota State Mankato, Drake, and a little from Iowa State.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“As of now, South Dakota State has kept in contact with me the most. I have made phone calls back and forth and have been texting with their recruiting coach for my area.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to two different junior days. One was to South Dakota State and another was to St. Cloud State. Both of them were great experiences. I loved the facilities and campus all together for both.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I plan to hit the in-state camps at Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI as well as the South Dakota State camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I've been mostly an Iowa fan, but I'll cheer for any Iowa team if they're playing.”
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Marion quarterback Trevor Paulsen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do want to play sports in college and I want to play football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“UNI, SDSU, NDSU, and South Dakota have been the most.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“SDSU and NDSU have been.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've been to NDSU, SDSU, and UNI.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I'm going to camps at Iowa, SDSU, and NDSU as of right now.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, my favorite college growing up was Iowa.”
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Dubuque Senior wing guard Nick Timmerman
What sport do you want to play in college?
“If I play a sport in college, it will definitely be basketball.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I took off last summer of AAU to work on my game more and I know that takes away many looks I’ll get from colleges. I just want to get better and win a state championship as a senior. The same plan will be in place this summer.”
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Durant offensive tackle Joe Lilienthal
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would want to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had interaction with Iowa State, Iowa and UNI.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Iowa State.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've visited Iowa State twice and am looking forward to going back soon.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I'm looking at going to Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Wisconsin and maybe Nebraska.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was probably Iowa State.”
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Bishop Garrigan point guard John Joyce
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I play baseball and basketball in high school, but I want to play basketball in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven't had any interest from colleges yet. I hope to see interest over the next year.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I've always been a fan of the Hawkeyes.”
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Algona running back Skyler Groen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play football in college for a school with my major because my education is important to me.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been in contact with Minnesota State, Simpson, and Central so far.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I haven't made any college trips yet, but was invited.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I will be going to Iowa State's camp, South Dakota State University's camp, and the University of South Dakota's camp so far.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, the Iowa Hawkeyes.”
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Cedar Falls offensive guard Justin Campbell
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I am interested in potentially playing college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Mankato State, Montana, Grand View and some other NAIA and D2 schools.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would have to say Grand View has been recruiting me the longest and hardest, but just recently, I have been getting emails from Montana.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not really anything big yet.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“This summer, I am going to Mankato State, Grand View, UNI and some wresting camps.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been a fan of Iowa State and am a big fan of UNI wrestling.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Anthony Valainis, Trevor Paulsen, Nick Timmerman, Joe Lilienthal, John Joyce, Skyler Groen, and Justin Campbell.
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Davenport Assumption defensive end Anthony Valainis
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Just as of the last few months, I've made my decision that I want to pursue football in college over basketball. I have the highest ceiling in football and this is my best shot at playing at the highest level I can.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've heard from South Dakota State, Saint Cloud State, Minnesota State Mankato, Drake, and a little from Iowa State.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“As of now, South Dakota State has kept in contact with me the most. I have made phone calls back and forth and have been texting with their recruiting coach for my area.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to two different junior days. One was to South Dakota State and another was to St. Cloud State. Both of them were great experiences. I loved the facilities and campus all together for both.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I plan to hit the in-state camps at Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI as well as the South Dakota State camp.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I've been mostly an Iowa fan, but I'll cheer for any Iowa team if they're playing.”
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Marion quarterback Trevor Paulsen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do want to play sports in college and I want to play football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“UNI, SDSU, NDSU, and South Dakota have been the most.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“SDSU and NDSU have been.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've been to NDSU, SDSU, and UNI.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I'm going to camps at Iowa, SDSU, and NDSU as of right now.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, my favorite college growing up was Iowa.”
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Dubuque Senior wing guard Nick Timmerman
What sport do you want to play in college?
“If I play a sport in college, it will definitely be basketball.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I took off last summer of AAU to work on my game more and I know that takes away many looks I’ll get from colleges. I just want to get better and win a state championship as a senior. The same plan will be in place this summer.”
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Durant offensive tackle Joe Lilienthal
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would want to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've had interaction with Iowa State, Iowa and UNI.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Iowa State.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've visited Iowa State twice and am looking forward to going back soon.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I'm looking at going to Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Wisconsin and maybe Nebraska.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was probably Iowa State.”
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Bishop Garrigan point guard John Joyce
What sport do you want to play in college?
“I play baseball and basketball in high school, but I want to play basketball in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven't had any interest from colleges yet. I hope to see interest over the next year.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I've always been a fan of the Hawkeyes.”
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Algona running back Skyler Groen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play football in college for a school with my major because my education is important to me.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been in contact with Minnesota State, Simpson, and Central so far.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I haven't made any college trips yet, but was invited.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“I will be going to Iowa State's camp, South Dakota State University's camp, and the University of South Dakota's camp so far.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, the Iowa Hawkeyes.”
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Cedar Falls offensive guard Justin Campbell
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I am interested in potentially playing college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Mankato State, Montana, Grand View and some other NAIA and D2 schools.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would have to say Grand View has been recruiting me the longest and hardest, but just recently, I have been getting emails from Montana.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, not really anything big yet.”
What camps are you going to this summer?
“This summer, I am going to Mankato State, Grand View, UNI and some wresting camps.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been a fan of Iowa State and am a big fan of UNI wrestling.”
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