Ben Howlett
Ben Howlett
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Shoreview, MN
High School: Mounds View
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Science of Coaching

Awards & Honors

 

High School

Graduate of Mounds View High School... Track and Field: Minnesota All State (9th place at State in 300m Hurdles)(2021), Minnesota Academic All State (2021), Section Runner up in 300m Hurdles (2021), Suburban East All Conference in 300m Hurdles and 110m Hurdles (2021), Varsity Letter (2020, 2021), Coaches Award (2021), Team Captain (2021); Basketball: Varsity Letter (2021).

 

Personal

Late father played hockey for St. Cloud State

Why did you choose Eau Claire?

"There is a rich tradition of rigorous academics, strong athletics, and a supportive community. It's a highly recognized institution in the perfect distance from my hometown."

In the past year, what is something new you learned?

"Anything in life can be taken away, but my faith in God will remain with me forever."

Who is your sports idol?

"Derrick Rose. He has been through so many injuries in his career but he always finds a way to get up and keep moving forward."