High School: Standout at first and third base who helped lead Mishawaka Penn in Northern Indiana to back-to-back IHSAA 4A sectional titles, and a 4A Semi-State appearance as a senior in 2026...three-year varsity player for the Kingsmen who led the team in doubles and extra base hits as a senior, earning All-NIC Honorable Mention honors...two-sport athlete who also was a key player for the Penn hockey team, earning Most Valuable Player honors...impressive travel ball player with Canes Great Lakes and Indiana Mustangs National...also stood out in the classroom, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Penn and earning Academic All-State honors...active volunteer with Penn Youth Baseball camp among other endeavors...parents are Scott and Maggie Hartford.