Medaled numerous times while competing at the youth level as a member of the Rushmore Swim Team ... won state title in the 200-yard individual medley and placed second in the 100 IM at the 2024 South Dakota 13 and Over Championships ... followed that performance with a runner-up finish in the 50-meter freestyle and third-place showings in the 100 freestyle and 200 IM at the state long-course meet ... competed at Speedo Sectionals during 2024 and 2025 short-course seasons ... wrapped up pre-college competition by placing second in the 100-meter freestyle and recording third-place efforts in the 50 freestyle, 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly at 2025 State A Long Course Championships