PERSONAL: Born October 31, 1994  ...  parents Mark and Katie Russell  ...  sister Kayla Russell  ...  looks forward to a career as a police officer after completing criminal justice degree.

ATHLETICS: Played for Greg McCain at Cypress Creek High School  ...  first-team all-district selection  ...  helped lead Cy-Creek to the third round of the playoffs as a sophomore  ...  also competed for high school wrestling and track teams.