Three-time Indiana state high school champion and four-time state place-winner for Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Career record of 184-5, including perfect 141-0 over his final three seasons, and two-time Asics All-America First Team.

Outstanding Wrestler at the 2014 Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic and member of Cadet world freestyle team in 2013. InterMat ranked him as the No. 1 126-pound high school wrestler and the nation’s No. 19 overall recruit.

Member of the Superior Honor Roll for four years.