Two Greene County High School graduates plan on attending Grand View University in Des Moines and continuing their athletic careers, although not in the same sport.

Bryce Stalder plans on joining the Vikings baseball program. He been all-conference or all-district in football, basketball, and baseball, and over his track & field career has qualified for multiple events including winning medals the last two years on the shuttle hurdle relay. A left-handed hitter, but right-handed thrower, Stalder is a pitcher/shortstop for the Rams, who likely projects at second base for the Vikings. Stalder was named the Ram of the Year for the 2021-22 school year.

Nate Black was also a four sport high school athlete who will concentrate on track & field at Grand View. He was a running back in football and also the punter, gaining all-state honors with his foot. He won nearly 100 matches on the wrestling mat in his Ram career despite missing all but one week of his freshman season due to shoulder surgery. He played soccer and did track & field at the same time, performing as a standout in both. Like Stalder, Black was on the medal-winning shuttle hurdle relay in 2021 and ’22. He’s also been a State qualifier in the high jump more than once.