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Q&A with Mifflin County wide receiver Tom Bender

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How did the high school football season go overall?
“The high school football season went pretty well. I was able to improve each week while contributing greatly to my team. I wasn’t happy with our final record, but I’m glad I was able to set a good example for the underclassmen.”

What are your plans now with sports and workouts?
“My plans now with sports and workouts is to run track and play lacrosse while working out frequently to get my body ready for the next level.”

What are you trying to improve on the most as a player?
“As a player, the thing I’m trying to improve on the most is my work ethic. I’ve always prided myself on my work ethic and feel as if I’ve worked very hard to get me to this point, so I feel as if it’s very important for me to take that intensity and desire to be great to a whole other level going into college.”

How do you feel you played during the football season?
“I feel like with the opportunities given to me, I played very well. I averaged 12.3 yards per reception, and I was able to excel at new parts of my game that I previously lacked at. I was able to help my team outside of my receiving skills by becoming a better blocker. Even though I had success, I still need to keep improving and just because the seasons over doesn’t mean my intensity should stop.”

What areas of your game did you improve the most?
“The areas of my game that I improved the most on was my blocking and being a vocal leader.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Edinboro, Grove City, Saint Vincent, Moravian, and Juniata.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Most likely Grove City. They’ve done the best job so far in keeping in contact and messaging me daily.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have. I’ve visited Grove City, Saint Vincent, and Lock Haven so far.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’m visiting Saint Vincent again this weekend and Moravian next weekend.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was probably either Penn State or Oregon.”
 
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