Question 1 - How did you get started competing in track and field?
I started competing in track when I was seven years old. My mom was coaching for the local club and I started going to practice with her.
Question 2 - What do you do to prepare for the upcoming indoor and outdoor seasons?
I started training about a month ago for my indoor season . I am still conditioning and will start event work next month. I have my whole year planned out already. I work in different cycles so I will be at my prime come championship meet time.
Question 3 - What has the recruiting process been like for you and what sticks out the most on your visits?
The recruiting process has been pretty overwhelming and stressful but I have enjoyed it. I did official visits at UCLA, Oregon, Virginia, the University of Texas and KU. I consider myself very lucky to have such great options. It was humbling thinking that I could be a part of such great track programs and schools.
Earlier this week I verbally committed to the University of Texas. During my visit it just felt comfortable. I really loved the coaches and it just felt right.
Question 4 - Do you feel any pressure to repeat as state champion or reach certain goals?
I feel a little bit of pressure to repeat as a state champion but I thrive under pressure so I like it. However most of the pressure comes from within because I have such high expectations of myself. My goals for this season are to improve in all of my event. My school team, Lawrence Free State, is also the defending State Champions. We will be coming back strong this year and are looking to repeat.
Question 5 - To this point in your young career what accomplishment has been the most meaningful?
My biggest accomplishment is probably making the USA World Youth team this past summer. It had always been a dream of mine to represent my country. It was incredible to be able to go to the Ukraine and compete against the best athletes in the world, the future of our sport.
Question 6 - What are plans for this indoor season?
This indoor season I plan on going to Simplot and New Balance indoor nationals along with a few regional indoor meets.
Question 7 - When you’re not participating in sports how do you like to spend your time?
I like to hang out with my friends and just relax. I also started playing golf this summer and played for my school this fall.
Question 8 - What is your favorite tv show?
Castle and Gossip Girl
Question 9 - If you were given a last meal what would it be?
It would probably be just a bunch of deserts. I have a huge sweet tooth.
Question 10 - What is your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject in school is pre-med or any other science class.
Question 11 - Do you have any pets, if so what are they.
I have 2 CavaPoos (half Caviler King Charles and half toy poodle).
Question 12 - What animal describes you best?
A kangaroo – because it runs and jumps. And I love pockets!
Progression by Season
100 Meter Hurdles
- 2013 Outdoor14.11
- 2012 Outdoor14.45
- 2011 Outdoor14.28
200 Meter Dash
- 2013 Outdoor25.09
300 Meter Hurdles
- 2013 Outdoor42.70
- 2012 Outdoor44.93
- 2011 Outdoor44.01
400 Meter Dash
- 2013 Indoor1:01.98
55 Meter Hurdles
- 2012 Indoor8.59
60 Meter Hurdles
- 2013 Indoor8.77
800 Meter Run
- 2013 Outdoor2:20.00
- 2013 Indoor2:30.61
High Jump
- 2013 Outdoor5-10.5
- 2013 Indoor5-10.5
- 2012 Outdoor5-6
- 2012 Indoor5-3
- 2011 Outdoor5-6
Heptathlon
. 2013 Outdoor 5200
- 2012 Outdoor4688
Javelin
- 2013 Outdoor82-7.75
Long Jump
- 2013 Outdoor19-5
- 2013 Indoor18-4
- 2012 Outdoor18-0.5
- 2012 Indoor17-9
- 2011 Outdoor18-3.5
Pentathlon
- 2013 Indoor3738
Shot Put
- 2013 Outdoor31-3.5
- 2013 Indoor32-9.25
Major Wins
- 100H @ 2013 Great Southwest Classic
- 100H @ 2013 2013 Kansas State Track and Field Championships
- 100H @ 2013 Sunflower League Championship
- 100H @ 2013 Topeka Seaman Relays
- 100H @ 2013 Kansas Relays
- 100H @ 2013 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- 100H @ 2012 Sunflower League Championship
- 100H @ 2012 Shawnee Mission North Relays
- 100H @ 2012 Kansas Relays
- 100H @ 2012 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- 100H @ 2012 Shawnee Mission South Relays
- 100H @ 2011 Shocker Pre-State Challenge
- 200m @ 2013 Great Southwest Classic
- 300H @ 2013 2013 Kansas State Track and Field Championships
- 300H @ 2013 Sunflower League Championship
- 300H @ 2013 Topeka Seaman Relays
- 300H @ 2013 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- 300H @ 2012 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- 300H @ 2012 Blue Valley Relays
- 300H @ 2012 Shawnee Mission South Relays
- 300H @ 2011 2011 Kansas State Track and Field Championships
- 300H @ 2011 Kansas Relays
- 55H @ 2012 Prentice Gudgen HS Invitational
- 60H @ 2013 K-State Wildcat HS Invitational
- HJ @ 2013 Great Southwest Classic
- HJ @ 2013 Sunflower League Championship
- HJ @ 2013 Kansas Relays
- HJ @ 2013 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- HJ @ 2013 Simplot Games
- HJ @ 2013 K-State Wildcat HS Invitational
- HJ @ 2013 Arkansas High School Invitational
- HJ @ 2012 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- HJ @ 2011 2011 Kansas State Track and Field Championships
- HJ @ 2011 Seaman Relays
- LJ @ 2013 Great Southwest Classic
- LJ @ 2013 2013 Kansas State Track and Field Championships
- LJ @ 2013 Sunflower League Championship
- LJ @ 2013 Kansas Relays
- LJ @ 2013 Barrier Breakers Invitational
- LJ @ 2013 K-State Wildcat HS Invitational
- LJ @ 2012 Blue Valley Relays
- LJ @ 2012 Shawnee Mission South Relays
- LJ @ 2012 Prentice Gudgen HS Invitational