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2023 Football Roster

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5 Ben Thorson

  • Position Quarterback
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 215
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Wheaton, Ill.
  • Highschool Wheaton Academy / Taylor University

Biography

Major: Christian Formation Ministry


Career: Thorson's .676 (261-386) completion percentage ranks second in Wheaton career history...His 3360 passing yards is 17th on the All-Time record list.
2023: Second Team All-CCIW recognition...Finished 252-373 (67.56%)...His 3279 yards passing yards set a new Wheaton single-season record..His 36 passing touchdowns set a new Wheaton single-season record...had an impressive six touchdown game against Carroll which is tied for first in a single game in Wheaton history...threw for five touchdowns against UW-Whitewater in the NCAA Divison III playoffs for 402 yards in what would be the final game of his career...stands second in Wheaton single-season total offense with 3289 yards.
2022: Made five appearances for the Thunder...averaged 13.5 yards per rush...tallied 27 yards per two rushes and one touchdown this season...season-high one rush for 35 yards versus Milikin.

Statistics

Season:
2023

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2020Sophomore

    Quarterback
    5'10" 175 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2021Junior

    Quarterback
    6'3" 206 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2022Senior

    Quarterback
    6'3" 215 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2023Senior

    Quarterback
    6'3" 215 lbs
    5