High School
Prepped at Thayer Central High School … coached by Mike Holes … lettered all four years … earning superior honor roll status … member of the wrestling team that placed fourth in state duals … qualified for wrestling state tournament in 2021 … played baseball for four years and football for one.

Personal
Born in Salina, Kan., on January 31, 2003 … son to Steve and Jana Tietjen … has two older siblings: Tarryn and Cheyana … enjoys hunting and fixing old cars … both his Uncle Eric (football) and Aunt Stephanie Tietjen (track & field) competed athletically for Concordia.