Four-time Nebraska state high school champion, capturing titles at 103 pounds as a freshman, 112 pounds as a sophomore, 119 pounds as a junior and 132 pounds as a senior. 

Led Omaha Skutt High School to the state team title as a freshman, sophomore and senior and a runner-up finish as a junior. 

National High School Coaches Association national champion and a Cadet Freestyle All-American in 2009 and Cadet Freestyle champion in 2010. Junior Freestyle national champion in 2010 and FILA Cadet national champion and FILA Cadet world team member in 2011.