UWF confirms passing of football player Ben Conken after cancer battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The University of West Florida announced the passing of football player Ben Conken due to cancer. Conken, a former Cottage Hill Christian athlete, joined UWF shortly after his diagnosis. He was remembered for his competitive spirit, sense of humor, and friendship. His funeral is scheduled for August 22 at Cottage Hill Baptist Church, with visitation prior to the service.
- •Ben Conken passed away after battling cancer.
- •He was a student-athlete at UWF and a Cottage Hill Christian alumnus.
- •Conken was remembered for his competitiveness and personality.
- •His funeral is set for August 22 at Cottage Hill Baptist Church.
- •Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. before the service.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — UWF announced the passing of football player Ben Conken
"Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 19, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida athletics announced the passing of football player Ben Conken after a battle with cancer. According to an X post from UWF, the former Cottage Hill Christian star was diagnosed with cancer shortly after joining […]
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