Named an Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State performer as a senior... received recognition as an all-area and all-conference performer all three seasons... recorded 67 tackles (35 solo), 10 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, forced 10 fumbles and blocked three field goals in his final season with the Rockets... as a junior, tallied 50 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and two sacks... helped the Rockets reach the playoffs in 2005 and 2007... competed in throws, jumps and sprints for the Rich East track and field team... as a wrestler, was a two-time all-conference performer who helped the Rockets to an 18-0 record in his junior season and a 17-1 mark as a senior.