Sport(s): Basketball (9th-12th), Cross Country (9th-12th), Track (9th-12th)

Academic Highlights: Braden has a 4.5 GPA. He is a member of National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Junior Civitan Club, Beta Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. Braden is Class Secretary, a BigTime Intern, and First Priority Officer.

Athletic Highlights: Cross Country: 3-time State Champion, State Runner-up, 2-time All-State Finisher, Team MVP (2023), 2-time Coaches Award (2022, 2024)

Outdoor Track: 4x8 State Champion, 100% Award 

Basketball: Shooting Guard, Area Runner-up

Where do you see your academic future? United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, or Washington and Lee University.

Where do you see your athletic future?  Running collegiate Cross Country and Track at any of the schools listed above.

What is your favorite subject? History. I find war/battles very interesting, and seeing the trends of history repeating itself.

What music do you listen to most?  Worship music & Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Fun Facts: It’s been my dream to attend a service academy since I was in 5th grade, and I run a 4:22 mile.