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This week's recruiting updates: Carter Olesen, Noah Epley, Tate Hagen, Collin Bohnenkamp, Kole Tupa, and Dodger Sauser.
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Southeast Polk linebacker Carter Olesen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Right now, I think I’d like to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been talking with some NAIA and D2 schools lately, and hopefully I will have some more time to do so when our season is done.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t had much time to do so but I did make one trip and it was to William Penn. I will be able to look at my options more after football is over.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I am planning on setting up a couple more game day visits once our season has ended.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college has and always will be Iowa. I’ve grown up going to three to four games every year. Kinnick Stadium is a special place.”
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Dike-New Hartford linebacker Noah Epley
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play football in college. I’ve wanted to since I was a kid.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t received anything yet.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve went to some different colleges to watch, but nothing official. I’ve went on a few trips to watch games, from Juco to the D1 level, at schools to check out the football, campuses, and the atmosphere.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“Right now, I don’t have plans to go on any visits.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Iowa State. My dad went to school there, so I’ve been an ISU fan since I was little.”
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West Hancock linebacker Tate Hagen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play college football if i get the opportunity.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, none.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team has been Notre Dame growing up, but I have liked watching the home state Hawks too.”
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Cedar Falls defensive tackle Collin Bohnenkamp
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football. I have had that as a long-time goal for many years.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have no college offers at this time, but I have made connections with coaches in the region.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I am attending camp invites and touring campuses.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“No.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, the University of Northern Iowa. My father is a professor there and had taken me to many games growing up.”
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Center Point-Urbana athlete Kole Tupa
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Playing sports in college isn’t something I have thought a lot about, but if I had the opportunity to compete at the next level, I would play basketball.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have not been recruited very much for sports by colleges.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t made any trips to visit colleges yet and have none on my calendar yet.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I have always enjoyed cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes.”
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Grinnell offensive lineman Dodge Sauser
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“It has always been my dream to play college football. It would be amazing to get that opportunity.”
What colleges have been recruiting you
“Grand View and Iowa State. I went up to a few camps at Iowa State this summer. I talked to some coaches and had a great time.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“Hopefully, I can attend an Iowa or Iowa State game.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I would probably have to say Iowa was my favorite because I lived in Iowa City for six years. I have also liked Iowa State as well because my dad has had former players play for them and I really like the culture there.”
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This week's recruiting updates: Carter Olesen, Noah Epley, Tate Hagen, Collin Bohnenkamp, Kole Tupa, and Dodger Sauser.
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Southeast Polk linebacker Carter Olesen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Right now, I think I’d like to play football in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been talking with some NAIA and D2 schools lately, and hopefully I will have some more time to do so when our season is done.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t had much time to do so but I did make one trip and it was to William Penn. I will be able to look at my options more after football is over.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I am planning on setting up a couple more game day visits once our season has ended.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college has and always will be Iowa. I’ve grown up going to three to four games every year. Kinnick Stadium is a special place.”
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Dike-New Hartford linebacker Noah Epley
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play football in college. I’ve wanted to since I was a kid.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t received anything yet.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve went to some different colleges to watch, but nothing official. I’ve went on a few trips to watch games, from Juco to the D1 level, at schools to check out the football, campuses, and the atmosphere.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“Right now, I don’t have plans to go on any visits.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Iowa State. My dad went to school there, so I’ve been an ISU fan since I was little.”
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West Hancock linebacker Tate Hagen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to play college football if i get the opportunity.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, none.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team has been Notre Dame growing up, but I have liked watching the home state Hawks too.”
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Cedar Falls defensive tackle Collin Bohnenkamp
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football. I have had that as a long-time goal for many years.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have no college offers at this time, but I have made connections with coaches in the region.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I am attending camp invites and touring campuses.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“No.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, the University of Northern Iowa. My father is a professor there and had taken me to many games growing up.”
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Center Point-Urbana athlete Kole Tupa
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Playing sports in college isn’t something I have thought a lot about, but if I had the opportunity to compete at the next level, I would play basketball.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have not been recruited very much for sports by colleges.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t made any trips to visit colleges yet and have none on my calendar yet.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I have always enjoyed cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes.”
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Grinnell offensive lineman Dodge Sauser
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“It has always been my dream to play college football. It would be amazing to get that opportunity.”
What colleges have been recruiting you
“Grand View and Iowa State. I went up to a few camps at Iowa State this summer. I talked to some coaches and had a great time.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“Hopefully, I can attend an Iowa or Iowa State game.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I would probably have to say Iowa was my favorite because I lived in Iowa City for six years. I have also liked Iowa State as well because my dad has had former players play for them and I really like the culture there.”
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