All-State performer at Lapel High School...three-year team captain...two-year team MVP...two-year all-conference and all-area player...earned all-county honors as a senior...passed for 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing for 400 yards and nine touchdowns in 2005...recorded 80 tackles and five pass interceptions on defense...starting point-guard on 2005 Indiana Class A state championship basketball team...earned four varsity football letters...High School Coach: Ben Durham.