Bark River-Harris junior Ben Knauf poses for a photo on Jan. 15, 2026 at Rapid River High School. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

RAPID RIVER — The Bark River-Harris boys basketball team was sitting at 4-5 on the season coming into last night’s matchup against the Norway Knights. Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got a chance to catch up with junior Ben Knauf to discuss a variety of topics.

Adam Hinch: So Ben. When did you get into basketball?

Ben Knauf: I really got into it in like sixth grade and started plying competitively in seventh grade.

AH: Do you play any other sports?

BK: I play football and track.

AH: Which sport is your favorite/

BK: After the year we had in football I would lean towards football but basketball is a close second.

AH: What do you like to do for fun in your spare time?

BK: I love to hunt and fish and spend time with may family and my girlfriend and friends.

AH: What is your favorite kind of music?

BK: I would have to say 80’s rock.

AH: What is your favorite subject in school?

BK: I would have to go with social studies.

AH: What is your favorite food?

BK: Watermelon.

AH: What is your favorite NFL team?

BK: The Green Bay Packers.

AH: What is your favorite NBA team.

BK: The Golden State Warriors.

AH: What do you plan to do after high school?

BK: I’m hoping to go to college in Wisconsin or Lower Michigan.

AH: What was your favorite sports moment in your career?

BK: The kick return touchdown to win regionals.

AH: If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?

BK: I would like to go on a guided hunting trip.