University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE (2012-13)
Competed in three open tournaments, winning twice ... was at 165 lbs. ... second win came in sudden victory ... honorable mention Academic All-American ... MIAA Academic Honor Roll

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011-12)
Battled injuries ... went 4-2 at 157 lbs. ... one fall and a major ... placed sixth at the Midland Open ... Academic All-American and Academic All-RMAC ... shared team's Freshman Scholar Award with Nick Ridgeway

AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11)
Took a redshirt year ... went 8-9 in open tournaments at 157 lbs. ... one fall and one major ... won three times at the UNO Kaufman-Brand Open

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time district champion and a three-time state medalist ... 133-14 in his career ... 2010 Class B state champ at 145 lbs. ...  named Auburn's 2010 Male Student-Athlete of the Year

PERSONAL
Son of  Mark & Kay ... comes from a family with strong ties to Loper wrestling. Both his father and uncle, Denny, were UNK wrestlers while his sister, Taryn, served as the Lopers team manager