He will now face No. 2 Jamal Parks of Oklahoma State tonight.
At Utah Valley University ... SOPHOMORE ~ (10-11): 20-10 overall record (7-2 duals) ... named to both the NWCA Individual All-Academic Team and the WWC All-Academic Team with a 3.70 GPA ... placed third at the Northwest Trapper Open on Nov. 6 and fourth at the Kaufman-Brand Open on Nov. 20 ... also went 3-2 at the Southern Scuffle on Dec. 29 ... won his first four dual bouts of the year and finished by winning his last three ... won 13 of his matches by decision, four by major decision, and three by fall.
MEDICAL REDSHIRT ~ (09-10): Did not compete in 2009-10 due to a knee injury.
REDSHIRT ~ (08-09): Redshirted the 2008-09 season ... posted a 11-3 record while competing unattached on the year.
Before Utah Valley:
Prepped at Morgan High School ... posted a 41-3 record his senior season while competing at 145 pounds ... a two-time State Champion ... a State Runner-up ... three-time Region Champion ... was a National Champion at the High School Nationals as a junior and placed third as a senior ... wrestled for Coach Williams for six years in the Elite Wrestling Club ... also played football in high school, was second All-State in football and a Region Defensive MVP.
Personal:
Graduated from Morgan High School in 2006 with a 3.9 GPA ... was a Honor Roll student and on the National Honor Society ... expected major at UVU is Business Management and Biology ... served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Leeds, England ... enjoys outdoor activities ... also recruited by Wyoming, UC Davis, Northern Colorado, and Rider ... parents are Kelly and Leisa.
