Garrett Lowney was a three-time state champion for Freedom High School, and placed second as a freshman. His career record was 156-5. He was a three-time Junior National champion, winning twice in freestyle and placing first and fifth in Greco-Roman. He also has been a Cadet National champion and a high school national champion. He finished with a 3.8 Grade point average, was a member of the National Honor Society, and a four-time honor student. He was All-State in football as a running back and linebacker. He also earned the VFW Citizenship Award, was a volunteer at the Appleton Mental Institute, and was an active church member and volunteer.