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2008-09 Qualified for the NCAA Championships at 184 pounds in his first season as an Iowa State starter ... posted a 1-2 mark at the tournament, handling Missouri’s Dorian Henderson in consolation action by decision, 6-1 ... took Big 12 Conference runner-up honors at 184 pounds ... edged Oklahoma’s Pat Flynn 2-1 (TB1) in overtime during the Big 12 semifinal round ... scored a major decision of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Tyler Roberson, 10-2 ... captured an individual title at the Briar Cliff Open, winning four of five majors in bonus-point style ... scored a come-from-behind victory against Oklahoma State’s Cody Hill, 8-7, after being thrown to his back early in the first period ... went 4-3 in his first taste of the Midlands Championships ... come out on top of Arizona State’s Jake Meredith at home in overtime, winning a 6-4 (SV) decision ... competed in the Harold Nichols/Cyclone Open.
2007-08 Redshirted initial collegiate season.
High School Four-time Illinois high school state tournament qualifier ... two-time state champ at 189 pounds ... two-time 189-pound freestyle ASICS/Vaughan Junior National Championships placewinner.
Personal Born Jan. 24, 1989 ... Joann Stanciel is his guardian ... criminal justice major.
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