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Athlete

1996 – 2000

4 Years Football

4 Years Wrestling

4 Years Track

This inductee was a rare three-sport standout at Madeira High School, excelling in football, wrestling, and track and field. On the gridiron, he earned First Team District honors and continued his football career at Georgetown College, where he was part of two National Championship teams.

In wrestling, he demonstrated consistent strength and determination as a four-time District qualifier. His success extended to track and field, where he became a four-time District Champion in the discus and capped off his high school career with a sixth-place finish at the State Championships in 1998.

Serving as a team captain during his time at Madeira provided his first experience in leadership—an opportunity that shaped his character and laid the foundation for the leadership skills he continues to build on today. His versatility, dedication, and achievements across three sports have earned him a well-deserved place in the Madeira High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Football:
1999 – 1st Team Southwest District
1999 – 1st Team All-City
1999 – 1st Team CHL
1998 – 2nd Team CHL
1999 – East/West All-Star Team

Wrestling:
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 – District Qualifier
2000 – 1st Team CHL
2000 – 1st Team All-City
1999 – Honorable Mention All-City

Track:
1998 – Honorable Mention All-State
1998 – 6th in State (Discus)
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 – 1st in District (Discus)
1998 – 1st Team CHL
1999 – 2nd Team CHL
2000 – All-City