2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil’s Quarterback Ben Dempster

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Daniel Reed | July 11, 2023

Ben Dempster

Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils

Class Of: 24

Position(s): QB/S/P

Jersey Number: 2

Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 195lbs

Other Sports: Track

Notable Awards or Recognitions:
PaFootballNews All Academic Gold Team
Standard Speaker Honorable Mention Punter
SCFCA 2nd Team Punter

Offer Sheet: None at the moment

Twitter: @BenDempster462
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Words from the Coach:
“Ben passed for over 1,000 yards in 2022, he is one of our area’s best punters as well.”
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Let’s get to know more about this Blue Devil’s quarterback:

Why do you play football ?
Out of all the sports, football was always the most fun.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Saquon Barkley, he played for Penn State.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
First varsity touchdown, Sophomore year.

What was last year’s season like for you ?
Hard, it was my first year playing QB and I played with a torn Labrum in my throwing arm.

Who is the best player you have ever lined up against ?
Nick Ryan

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Penn State

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Penn State, they are close to home and were always my favorite.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Eagles winning the super-bowl.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Return a kick for a td.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Throwing interceptions

Tell us something about playing for Shenandoah Valley that stands out, that others may not know ?It’s the small town pride that is always great whether we have a great season or a losing season.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?Swimming

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Wawa, they have the best food.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Any beach

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Snakes

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Lil Baby

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, best fanbases !

Best Video Game Console(XBox/Playstation/Sega/Atari/etc) and why ?
Playstation

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Boat to Bahamas

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Be able to afford my dream home.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Island with beaches !

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