Ben Bortel

Ben Bortel

  • Award
    Football Special Teams Performer of the Week
  • Week Of
    11/10/2025
  • Sport
    Football
  • School
    Grinnell College
  • Year
    Freshman
  • Position
    Kicker
  • Hometown
    Gig Harbor, Wash.
  • High School
    Charles Wright Academy
Bortel broke the school record for kicking points in a game with 13 as the Pioneers rolled over Lawrence University 63-6 Saturday. The previous mark was 12, most recently in 2012. Bortel also kicked seven extra points, fifth all-time at GC, and booted field goals of 46 and 41 yards. The 46-yarder is the sixth-longest in program history.