SMSU Athletics

2008-09 (Junior): Posted 5-15 record, wrestling primarily at 157 pounds ... had one win by fall ... picked up fourth place finish at Augsburg Open ... picked up a win in his first match in a Mustang singlet, defeating Minnesota State, Mankato's Derrick Hahn 5-1 at the SMSU's Captain Dan Open.

Before SMSU: National qualifier in 2008 at Minnesota West Community College ... wrestled for coach Bill Purcell for two years.

North Bend Central High School: 2006 graduate of North Bend Central High School ... wrestled for coach Darin Boysen ... four-time state qualifier ... state runner-up as a senior ... third place as a junior ... three-time conference champion ... career record of 123-16 ... 37-3 record as a senior and 34-1 as a junior ... also lettered in football, track and cross country.

Personal: Born July 7, 1987 ... justice administration major.