High School
Prepped at Seward High School … coached by Kurt Holliday … lettered all four years … served as a team captain for one year … qualified for the state meet three times and was a state medalist once … named team’s Most Improved athlete … also competed in bowling for four years and won two state medals.

Personal
Born in Rolla, Mo., on Oct. 27, 2004 … son of Melanie Standifer and Cleophas Simon … has two older brothers, James and David, and a younger sister Kinley … enjoys playing basketball and tennis and other outdoor activities.