First team All-State linebacker at New Palestine High School...three-year all-county and two-time all-conference performer...named to the Indianapolis Star All-South team for two consecutive years...team captain and Defensive MVP in 2003...recorded a school-record 134 total tackles (100 solo) as a senior...named to the IFCA Region 8 All-Star squad in 2003...earned four varsity football letters....High School Coach: Doug Armstrong.