High School: Was a four-time state qualifier at Bennett HS in Bennett, Colo. ... Placed as high as sixth at state ... Was a two-time all-conference selection ... Part of the 3A academic state championship team under coach Jon Faczak ... Also played football at Bennett.

Personal: Son of Angie and David Tiedeman ... Has one older brother, Brett ... Plans to major in criminology ... Enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends.