As an LHS graduate of 2009, Jim was a standout multi-sport athlete earning 12 varsity letters (in football, basketball, and baseball) during his LHS athletic career. Jim was All-EIAC (Football – 2007 and 2008, Basketball – 2008 and 2009, Baseball – 2007, 2008, and 2009), was 2A Football All-State in 2008, and was 2A Baseball All-State in 2009. Jim went on to play basketball at Hanover College.