High School
Prepped at Underwood High School (Iowa) … coached by Joe Stephens … lettered and started all four years … served as a team captain for two years … placed at the Iowa state tournament four times with two runner up claims … two-time Fargo Greco All-American and Iowa National Team member … posted a career record of 183-13 … helped the Eagles place third as a team at state … also played football and golf … earned first team all-district honors as a defensive end.

Personal
Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 22, 2003 … son of Steve and Venus Barnes … has a sister Sophie … enjoys hunting and fishing.