San Francisco State University

2008-09: Finished the season with a 4-7 overall record ... Went 3-2 at the Menlo Invitational where he notched two wins by fall against a pair of Simon Fraser opponents, Matt Yaniyiga and Max Arcand ... Also recorded a pin against Matt Kent of Sierra College in the opening round of the Best of the West Tourney ... Cracked the starting lineup in the Gators’ victory over UC Davis ... Competed in two bouts at SF State’s California Collegiate Invitational.

PRIOR TO SF STATE: Attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala., for two years after graduating from Truckee High School ... Finished third in conference ... Also played football and baseball for the Wolverines.