HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Pike Central High School in Petersburg, Indiana, where he earned nine varsity letters in cross country, track, and swimming...set school records in the 5k as a freshman and senior...also set a school-record in the 3,200 meters...was a two-time All-Conference performer in both cross country and track...won the sectional championship in the 3,200 meters as a sophomore in 2005...finished 22nd in the 3,200 meters at the IHSAA Championships as a senior in 2007...also was a semi-state qualifier in cross country during his senior season in 2006...has personal-bests of 27:22 in the 8k; 16:20 in the 5k; 9:39 in the 3,200 meters; 4:34 in the 1,600 meters; and 2:04 in the 800 meters.