Granted a final year of eligibility after two solid seasons at the NAIA level at Northwestern College (Iowa) ... earned first-team all-Great Plains Athletic Conference honors in 2025 after batting .436 with a .538 on-base percentage .... also posted a .641 slugging percentage after tallying 68 hits in 44 games, including 14 extra-base hits (8 doubles, 2 triples and 4 home runs) ... also stole 21 bases ... was an honorable mention all-GPAC performer in 2024 after hitting .299 and stealing 13 bases ... began collegiate career at Bryant and Stratton Community College (Wis.), where he hit a combined .365 over two seasons