Which ex-high school standouts featured in City of Des Moines will compete on Saturday, Nov. 1?

Ben Grear and Lesther Phanfil

By R. C. Rainey

Oct 29, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, these former City of Des Moines area high school stars will be competing.

Ben Grear

Briar Cliff Chargers

Junior

6′1″ 170

Hoover High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Concordia Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Frank Konate

Briar Cliff Chargers

Sophomore

6′0″ 260

North High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Concordia Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Hudson Miller

Drake Bulldogs

Sophomore

6′4″ 230

Roosevelt High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Justice Parkey

Wayne State Wildcats

Freshman

6′0″ 180

Hoover High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Concordia Golden Bears, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Leo Jones

Grand View Vikings

Sophomore

6′2″ 235

Lincoln High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Graceland Yellowjackets, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Lesther Phanfil

Grand View Vikings

Sophomore

6′1″ 190

Roosevelt High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Graceland Yellowjackets, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Sam Norris

Grinnell Pioneers

Sophomore

5′10″ 225

Roosevelt High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Illinois Blueboys, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Skylar James

Drake Bulldogs

Senior

6′0″ 205

Roosevelt High School

Hometown: Des Moines

Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Drake University• North High School• Roosevelt High School• Hoover High School• Wayne State College• Grinnell College• Lincoln High School• Grand View University• Briar Cliff University

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