May 17, 2024

Newton’s Lampe to play soccer at Central College

The Cardinal senior currently leads Class 3A in assists

By Troy Hyde
Nate Lampe

Newton senior Nate Lampe, seated center, signed with the Central College men's soccer team on Wednesday. Joining him at the signing ceremony were his parents Ben Lampe and Nicky Lampe and his siblings Josh Lampe and Macy Lampe. Nate Lampe chose Central over interest from Simpson College and Northwestern College. He also had a few offers for football. "I just like soccer a lot more," Lampe said. "It was always my first choice. I had more communication with the coaches there. I also have a few friends going there and I liked the program and what they had to offer." Lampe will continue to play for Newton head boys soccer coach Zach Jensen, who also is an assistant coach at Central. "It’s someone you know and trust and know what he can do on the field for us," Jensen said. "We are excited to have him. We lost some attacking pieces so we think he will fit in well with what we need. He also has great chemistry with (former Cardinal) Derek Beiner, which will work out well for them. We see him as a forward, too, at the college level. Having both of them up front makes things exciting. It’s nice to be starting a Newton pipeline, too." Lampe plans to major in business management and minor in sales. (Troy Hyde/Newton News)

Newton senior Nate Lampe signed to play soccer at Central College on Wednesday. He joins former teammates Derek Beiner and Breyton Schwenker and reunites with current Newton head boys soccer coach and Central men’s assistant soccer coach Zach Jensen in Pella.

Nate Lampe

Nate Lampe