2016-17: Served as a backup at 165 pounds, but saw most of his action in open tournaments ... finished 20-7 overall with five wins by fall ... posted 2-2 mark in season-opening Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open (11/6) ... made dual debut against Dakota Wesleyan at South Dakota Showcase, pinning his opponent in 37 seconds (12/4) ... continued winning ways by going 4-1 for third-place finish at Husky Open (12/10) ... competed at Midlands Championships ... won 165-pound title in consecutive weeks at Ridgewater Open (1/14) and Worthington Open (1/21) ... ran his winning streak to 12 matches before completing season with runner-up finish at Sioux City Open (2/4)
2015-16: Competed in open tournaments as a redshirt … compiled 12-8 overall record … won the 165-pound title at the Worthington Open in final competition of the season, defeating teammate Brett Bye in the championship match … posted second-place finish at Finn Grinaker Open and added third-place showing at Grand View Open … two of his wins on the season were by major decision
BEFORE SDSU: Completed an outstanding prep career at Rapid City Stevens High School ... compiled a 141-24 record over his final three seasons with three top-three finishes at the state meet ... won a state title at 160 pounds as a junior, finishing the year with a 49-6 record ... posted a 53-6 record as a senior en route to state runner-up finish ... placed third at 145 pounds as a sophomore and turned in a 39-12 record ... member of the National Honor Society ... older brother, Kris, wrestled at Iowa