 Named an Indiana All-Star in 1968, following a stellar career at Holland High School, which consolidated with Huntingburg High School to become Southridge High School.He started from 1964–1968, and led the Dutchmen to Sectional Championships in 1967 and 1968.They finished the 1968 season undefeated but lost the Regional Championship game to perennial power Jeffersonville High School.