Pittsburg State Gorillas

TFRRS

General: Completed his third season in the Pitt State program ... An experienced thrower for the Gorillas who figures to contend for honors in the future.

2024-25: Competed in both seasons ... At the MIAA Indoor Championships, recorded a season-high mark in the Shot Put at 15.50m ... Competing at the MIAA Outdoor Championships, finished with a season-best mark of 15.39m in the Shot Put.

2023-24: Competed in both seasons ... Finished the Arkansas Qualifier (Feb. 16) with an Indoor-best mark of 15.22m in the Shot Put ... At the 16th Annual David Suenram Gorilla Classic (Apr. 6) recorded a season-high mark of 48.60m in the Discus.

2022-23: Competed in the Indoor season ... A the Crimson & Gold Invitational, recorded season-highs in the Shot Put (14.24m) and Weight Throw (17.24m).

HS: Prepped at Halstead High School … A Kansas Class 3A All-State performer in the shot put and discus … Valedictorian of the HHS Class of 2022.

Personal: Born August 19, 2004 … Son of Kenneth and Audra Black… A three-time member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll with a 3.81 GPA as a mechanical engineering technology major.