High School
Prepped at Hyannis High School … coached by Dan Schroer … lettered all four years … served as a team captain for one year … honors include recognition for all-district team and all-state honorable mention … played basketball and ran track all four years … received the Golden Shoe Award for outstanding track athlete … received academic all-state track and field and MNAC Academic First Team.

Personal
Born in Ogallala, Neb., on March 2, 2005 … son of Zane and Susan Connell … has two younger brothers: Ben and Tom … enjoys working with cattle and spending time with friends.