High School
Prepped at Lincoln Christian High School … coached by Noel Timmons … lettered all four years … qualified twice for state track in the 3,200 meters and medaled once … qualified for state cross country all four years and medaled once … helped Lincoln Christian to a state championship and three state runner-up claims in cross country … part of three conference championship teams.

Personal
Born in Lincoln, Neb., on January 7, 2008 … son of Tanner and Cassi Engel … has two younger siblings: Selah and Landry … enjoys disc golf and shooting guns.