2010-11: Compiled a 12-10 record competing only in open tournaments... Placed fifth in the Roger Denker Open... Five of his 12 victories came with bonus points, as he recorded two falls, two technical falls and one major decision during the season... Recorded a pin against Hakeem Young of Baker in 1:14 ... Also took a fall victory in 2:50 against Jairin Potter of Hastings College.
2009-10 (Redshirt Year): Went 9-10 competing exclusively in open tournaments ... Five of his nine wins came with bonus points attached, as he claimed three wins by fall, one by major decision and one by technical fall ... Did not place at any of the five tournaments in which he competed, but won at least two matches at all but one of those events ... Picked up two wins by fall at the Missouri Open.
High School: Attended Pratt HS in Pratt, Kan., where he was coached by Curtis Nightingale ... Capped a 43-1 senior season by winning the class 4A state title at 189 pounds and earning all-state honors ... Won his weight class at the Pratt Open as a junior and again as a senior ... Also played for the Greenbacks football team ... Compiled a perfect grade point average in the classroom.
