On Saturday, February 3, former Sparta High School standout Layden Bender’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

Wartburg Knights Coach Dick Peth (2024) | Wartburg Knights

By North Iowa Reporter

Feb 4, 2024

On Saturday, February 3, former Sparta High School standout, Layden Bender’s current college team, the Wartburg Knights, lost 63-71 in their NCAA D3 game against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves.

The game took place in Lincoln, Nebraska. This was the second matchup against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves this season.

The Wartburg Knights’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Waverly, Iowa.

Name: Layden Bender

Position: Guard

Hometown: Sparta

Height: 6′4″

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