I started playing football in Cypress, Texas in the 3rd grade as offensive and defensive lineman. I played at Spillane Middle School in Cypress, Texas for 6-8th grades and Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress Texas in 9th grade as offensive and defensive lineman. I moved to Long Beach, MS in the middle of my 9th grade year. I started for JV and was backup for varsity, until my 11th grade year. I started on offense in the fourth game of the season. We had a very effective offense that won 5 of the 7 games that I played in, by an average of 16.2 points. The two games that we lost while I was on offense were to state championship finalist Picayune 38-28 and state semifinalist PRC 46-29. In round 1 of the state playoffs against Brookhaven, I was switched to defense. I blocked a pass that caused an interception for us and had a few tackles and assists. I then started in the state quarter finals as weak side tackle against PRC, a team that is good at running the dive and weak side pull towards my B-gap, but they weren't very effective at the run. I am working out and trying to build my stamina even further in the off season because I will be playing offense and defense 2012-13, my senior year, as center and nose guard. I also plan to attend LSU's summer football camps and MGCCC-Perk's lineman summer football camp in the summer of 2012. We have had a rough year this year but we only had four senior starters this year.

I was awarded the 2012 Most Outstanding Player of the Year for Long Beach High School. I also received my 3rd year letterman. I am the line captain of my team this year. I am also a starter on the offensive and defensive line this year. I lettered my junior year in football. I was nominated for the Mississippi North vs South All Star Team and for the Mississippi vs Alabama All Star team. I didn't make either team but it was an honor to be nominated by my coaches.