High School
Prepped at Lincoln Pius X High School … coached by Troy Charf for three years and Keith Henggler for one year … lettered and started all three years at the varsity level … helped the Thunderbolts to two district finals games … also played two years of basketball … earned academic all-conference honors and was a Nebraska Prospects JetFuel Scholarship winner … achieved honor roll status.

Personal
Born in Lincoln, Neb., on January 26, 2006 … son of Brian and Heather Vanis … has two younger siblings: Kai and Crew … enjoys woodworking and music.