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2023 Football Roster

Karen Penner
Karen Penner
Karen Penner
Karen Penner

7 Ben Ward

7 Ben Ward

  • Position:
    Quarterback
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    215
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Pryor, Okla.
  • Highschool:
    Pryor HS

Summary

Biography

2023 -- Split reps as NSU's starting quarterback ... threw for five touchdowns ... recrded 82 completions on 175 passing attempts ... was the starting signal-caller and threw for two touchdowns in a win at Lincoln on Oct. 7 ... threw for a season-best 152 yards and a score against Central Missouri on Oct. 14

2022 -- Rotated as NSU's starting quarterback ... member of the MIAA Honor Roll ... made 98 passing attempts and 48 completions ... threw for three touchdowns ... went 11-for-15 and had 103 passing yards vs. Missouri Western. 

2021 -- Appeared in six games for the RiverHawks ... completed 16 of 21 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown ... member of the MIAA Honor Roll.

High School -- Attended Pryor High School (senior) and Cleveland High School (freshman-junior) ... was a two-sport athlete playing football and baseball ... named to the all-state team freshman year ... valedictorian of graduating class.

Personal -- Son of Jessica and Richard Ward ... has three brothers, Brody, Braden, Brock ... lists greatest sports moment as handing brother his first high school touchdown.
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2023
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Historical Player Information

  • 13

    2021Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'1" 195 lbs
    13
  • 7

    2022Sophomore

    Quarterback
    6'0" 215 lbs
    7
  • 7

    2023Junior

    Quarterback
    6'0" 215 lbs
    7