BEFORE UMD: Doubled as an All-Big Rivers Conference wide receiver and punter during his two years of starting activity at Menomonie High School ... was a two-time all-region pick and a 2011 all-state second team pick as a punter ... also attained all-region acclaim as a senior for his pass catching prowess ... helped lead the Mustangs to back-to-back Big Rivers Conference championships and a state playoff semifinalist berth in 2011 ... played under head coach Joe Labuda ... has lettered three years for the Mustangs in basketball (guard) and two seasons in baseball (pitcher, shortstop, outfielder) ... is the son of Tony and Heidi Pelke.