Who was Ben Conken? College football player dies at 20 after cancer battle
Ben Conken, a 20-year-old University of West Florida football player and former high school standout, has passed away following a battle with cancer. The university and his former coaches remembered him for his athletic talent, strong character, and hard work.
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Ben Conken, a University of West Florida football player, has died at 20 after battling cancer. UWF Athletics confirmed his death, saying he remained connected to the Argonauts program after his diagnosis. Conken died on Aug. 17 surrounded by family and friends. Before joining UWF, he built a strong record at Cottage Hill Christian Academy in Mobile, Alabama, where he played several sports and became known for both his ability and character.Who was Ben Conken? His background, school career and football journeyBen Conken grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and spent most of his school years at Cottage Hill Christian Academy. According to FOX10, he started at the school in pre-K and graduated in 2024. Football and baseball were among the sports he played there, while his obituary also says he played basketball.Football became an important part of Conken’s high school years.
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