Messerli Emerges as Marion Defensive Anchor
Marion High School linebacker Ben Messerli, 17, a four-sport athlete, earned Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors after recording 120 tackles last season as the Indians went 8-2 and district champions. He is praised for fearless hitting, leadership, and deep football knowledge from a coaching family.
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Lamaak Emerges as Kennedy Offensive Linchpin This Season
Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior Matt Carey will run a spread offense with Lamaak as the reliable target. Lamaak, 6-5 and 245 pounds, caught 26 passes for 384 yards and eight touchdowns last season despite a midseason leg injury. He anchors both the offense and defense alongside linebacker standouts Dolan Morio and Andy.
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Lamaak Delivers Confidence After Camps and Updates
Ben Lamaak, a 6-foot-5 multi-sport athlete from Bellevue, rebuilds after a leg injury with camps at Kansas State, Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Northern Iowa. He holds football and basketball offers and aims to decide in coming months while balancing sport focus and family support.
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