High School
Prepped at Lincoln Christian High School … coached by Concordia alum Kurt Earl … lettered three times and started for two years … served as a team captain as a senior … earned all-conference honors in 2022 … served on team’s leadership council in 2021 and 2022 … recipient of Iron Crusader Award in 2021 and 2022 … helped the Crusaders to two state playoff appearances and a district title … also competed in baseball (three letters) and wrestling … rewarded with school’s Academic Excellence Award in art three times.

Personal
Born in Fort Collins, Colo., on October 19, 2004 … son of Bradley and Carley Lafler … has five younger siblings: Halle, Ella Kate, Kaleb, Owen and Nora Blue.