High School
Prepped at Arlington High School (S.D.) … coached by Mike Parry … lettered all four years and started for two … served as team captain for one year … earned honorable mention all-conference and academic all-state accolades … owns school single-season blocked shots record (97) … helped the Cardinals to a conference tournament championship … competed in track and field for four years and was voted team’s Most Valuable Thrower three times … class salutatorian … graduated with honors.

Personal
Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on March 21, 2002 … son of Donna and Kelly Bittiker and Gene and Jacqueline Stegeman … has an older brother Kyle … enjoys movies and board games.