High School
Prepped at Mitchell High School … coached by Nick Kuxhausen … lettered three times and started for three years … served as a team captain for one year … earned honorable mention all-conference accolades … helped Mitchell to three state playoff appearances and the school’s first-ever playoff win … also wrestled for one year … achieved honor roll status.

Personal
Born in Scottsbluff, Neb., on August 19, 2006 … son of Jim and Sarah Hessler … has three older brothers: Branden, Matt and Johnny … enjoys farming.