Ben Klapperich

Husband + Father + Educator + Activities Director

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

Rest Easy, Mikey Mo.

Not just a coach; a true mentor.

[Clear Lake Lion Activities @CLLionActivity]

This week, an impressive 154 student-athletes in grades 9-12 have participated in Speed/Agility & Strength Training led by Strength Coach Makean Bang and our dedicated volunteer coaches. A huge thank you to everyone involved for their hard work! #CLLionPride

[Clear Lake Track & Field @ClearLakeTF]

Time to say goodbye to the 1999 4x1 school record! Congratulations Maddie Leisure, Lauren Englin, Lydia Brattrud, & Ella Landau on your new record of 50.34!

[Clear Lake Lion Activities @CLLionActivity]

GAMEDAY

[IHSAA @IHSAA]

@IowaFarmBureau Finals are set at the 100th IHSAA State Wrestling Championships, presented by @IowaFarmBureau! Congrats to all 84 #iahswr competitors closing out the 2025 season at Wells Fargo Arena.
🧵157, 165, 175, 190
🤼https://t.co/lz3t9nVEGR

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

@JoJohnson115 @mattpatton19 Congratulations, Josh! The RS community is fortunate to have you and your family.

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

It's not often that you have two highly touted Division 1 athletes from the same school in the same year. Congratulations to both Reese and Thomas on signing their Letters of Intent! These are exceptional student-athletes who we are proud to have representing our school district.

[Reese Brownlee @ReeseBrownlee]

GO CATS!

After an unforgettable process and SO many prayers, I am following my heart to Kansas State to chase my track and field dreams while continuing my education. I want to thank my dad for teaching me to love the sport, my mom for being my role model and rock through it all, my brother, Ikey, for being my biggest cheerleader, my coaches, Coach Puttmann, VJ, Josi, and TJ & Laura Jumper for pushing me to be the best person and athlete I can be, my family for loving me unconditionally, and my best friends for always wanting what is best for me. 🤍💜
I’m looking forward to being a part of the future of K-State track and field!
Lastly, thanks to all of the coaches at @KStateTFXC !!
“God is within her, she shall not fail” Psalm 46:5
By grace, through faith.
🦁 ➡️ 🐱

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

First Day Vibes 🦁

[Globe Gazette @globegazette]

High School Sports: Clear Lake names Klapperich as new athletic director https://t.co/gbTLuuopwN

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

Farewell Comet Basketball

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

Big wins this afternoon for Comet Basketball! The Varsity Boys complete the 3 game sweep of Grandview Christian.

[Comet Basketball ☄️ @CometBasketball]

Final Score! 🏀☄️ #GoComets

[Jared Finer @JaredFiner]

https://t.co/l7nXV8wN03

[Jackson Molstead @molstead]

🙏🏼

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

6'5" Chase Low had an exceptional HS career!
He's a tremendous athlete who added a consistent jumper into his game the last couple years. First class kid and family. His highlights are worth a look!

@tonysroe @NXTPROIA @MartinBrosAAU @PrepHoopsIA @KateLow18

[chase low @chaselow2004]

https://t.co/a4sb4s4LfJ

NEIC Champions
1st Team All Conference (3 years)
1st Team All District
15.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG
53.7 FG%, 40.4 3PT%, 57.8 FT%
Martin Brothers AAU
Combo Guard
Open to any level

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

2022-2023 Season Highlights

Thank you for a memorable year. We'll be back!

https://t.co/miPTh9hTKB

[Comet Basketball ☄️ @CometBasketball]

Charles City advances to the District Final game on Monday, February 27 at Waterloo East High school. Comets will take on #1 seed Marion at 7PM for a chance at the state tournament

Comets were balanced tonight in scoring:
Mestas: 23pts
Wiley: 14pts,10reb
Low: 11pts
Hanson: 9pts

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

Congrats, @chaselow2004! High character kid that would fit multiple collegiate styles. Many more high school games before he has to worry about making that decision!

[Comet Basketball ☄️ @CometBasketball]

Congratulations to Chase Low for surpassing the 1,000 career points and 400 career rebounds tonight against Osage! He will be honored before the Cresco game on Tuesday.

[Wartburg Athletics @WartburgKnights]

Knights Win!!🔥🔥

@WartburgMBball 71, UD 63

Wartburg came back from down 14 and had four scorers finish with 10+ points! The Knights are now 5-4 in A-R-C play.

Congratulations to Jack Molstead on joining the 1,000 point club at Wartburg with 22 points scored tonight!

[Ben Klapperich @CoachKlap]

What an unbelievable week that it’s been for myself and Grace.

Gus Stephen Klapperich attended his first of many basketball games! I’m sure his grandpa (Steve Klapperich) & great grandpa (Sharm Scheuerman) are watching down and loving every minute of it.

Big win for the Comets!