Awards/Recognitions: Four-time GHSA state placer and Three time GHSA State Champion. 2X Southeastern Regional Freestyle Champion; Cadet Southeastern Regional Greco Champion; NHSCA National Champion; NHSCA National Runner-Up; 2X AAU Greco and Freestyle Champion; AAU Iron Man Champion Freestyle, Folkstyle and Greco; Southeastern Jr Regional Champion (qualified him for Olympic trails). Won Penscola College Classic as a high school junior. High School record 200-4. Wrestled at University of Missouri for 1 year.