Joplin HS: Helped his team to back-to-back conference and district championships ... was a three-year letterwinner ... two-time first-team all-conference selection and first-team all-area honoree his senior year ... finished with a 6-2 record his senior season, and went 7-1 during his junior campaign ... was also a four-year member of the honor roll.

Personal: Born 4-20-89 in St. Louis ... son of Robert and Lisa Hays ... has one sister, Emma ... major: business administration.