High School
Prepped at Lutheran High School (Mo.) … started all four years … served as a team captain for two years … helped the Cougars win two district championships and to a fourth place state finish … named 2024 MSHSAA Outstanding Achiever … also ran cross country for two years … Eagle Scout … earned Cougar Character Award.

Personal
Born in DeKalb, Ill., on July 11, 2005 … son of Wyatt and Kristen Gross … has an older brother Joseph and younger sister Sarah.