HIGH SCHOOL: Won two state championships in his high school career ... posted an undefeated 40-0 record at 130 pounds as a senior with 32 pins ... state champion at 105 pounds as a freshman in 2009 ... two-time state runner-up, taking second at 119 as a sophomore and at 125 as a junior ... named a National High School Coaches Association All-American in 2011 after finishing fourth at the Junior Nationals ... also played football.

PERSONAL: Son of Brent and Cheryl Cathey ... has one brother, Cody ... majoring in construction management.