Six-time South Dakota state wrestling champion for Webster High School in Roslyn, South Dakota, capturing titles from seventh to 12th grade and being named Outstanding Wrestler at state tournament as senior.

2010 National High School Coaches Association Junior National champion and Disney Duals MVP.

Fargo Freestyle National Champion in 2009 and Junior Hodge award recipient in 2011.

USA Folkstyle National Champion in 2008 and NHSCA Folkstyle Freshman National Champion.

Also lettered four years in football.