High School
Prepped at Blair High School ... coached by Bryan Soukup ... lettered and started for three years ... named team's 2022 Defensive Player of the Year and earned school's Rufus Olson Award ... garnered two player of the week awards ... also competed in baseball and wrestling ... was a time-time state qualifier in wrestling with a fifth-place state medal finish.

Personal
Born in Omaha, Neb., on October 7, 2004 ... son of Kyle and Rachel Sears ... has four siblings: Dylan, Taylor, Weston and Josie ... enjoys fishing and traveling.