High School
A 2015 graduate of Spencer High School ... coached by Steve Bomgaars ... earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior ... three-time varsity letterwinner ... four-time medalist honors ... three-time runner-up finishes ... a member of National Honor Society ... four-time academic letterwinner ... three-time Scholar Athlete honors.
Personal
Born Aug. 6, 1996 ... son of Scott and Kristy Bender ... has one sister, Brooke ... majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish.