High School
Prepped at Minden High School … coached by Shawn Wheelock and Rick Chromosta … lettered and started all four years … won 2021 Nebraska all-class state championship in the 100 meter hurdles … qualified for state track three times and placed six times … placed at district track four times … competed in football and track for four years and wrestling for three … football honors included two all-district awards (first team and honorable mention) … achieved honor roll status … named academic all-state in wrestling.

Personal
Born in Kearney, Neb., on May 24, 2003 … son of Chad and Susan Fries … has two younger sisters: Gracie and Baillee … enjoys hunting, fishing, being outdoors and playing video games.