High School
Prepped at Humphrey High School … coached by Travis Friesen … lettered four times … served as team captain for two years … qualified for state track twice … won the 2024 district title in the 400 meters and was then the district runner up in 2025 … played football for four years, lettering three times and earning first team all-district accolades … played basketball for three years and lettered once … achieved honor roll status all four years … named academic all-conference.

Personal
Born in Norfolk, Neb., on July 25, 2006 … son of Mark and Cindy Durkop … has an older sister Allison and younger sister Abby … enjoys lifting and fishing.