Four-time Michigan state high school champion for Fowlerville High School, winning at 215 pounds in 2010 and 2011 and at 285 pounds in 2012 and 2013, while compiling a 212-3 career record, finishing with three straight undefeated seasons.

Michigan’s Mr. Wrestler in 2013 and four-time All-Livingston County Wrestler of the Year.

2011 FILA Cadet World champion and two-time USA Wrestling Junior Triple Crown winner, capturing titles in folkstyle, Greco-Roman and freestyle in 2012 and 2013.

Also lettered four years in football and track and field. All-State linebacker in 2012 and two-time honorable mention offensive line selection. All-Livingston County Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and four-time all-league offensive line and defensive line/linebacker. State runner-up in discus and shot put in 2013 and finished sixth in shot put in 2011 and 2012.

National Honor Society and Salutatorian of Class of 2013.