HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Elmwood High School (Elmwood, Illinois) where he earned seven varsity letters in cross country and track...was a three-time All-State competitor in cross country and a member of EHS's 2006 state championship team...finished third at the 2007 Illinois state meet and was fourth at the 2006 Illinois state meet...earned All-State in track as a senior in 2008 when he finished second at the state meet in the 3,200 meters...also earned All-State honors in track as a junior in 2007 when he finished fourth in the 3,200 meters.