Naval Academy Athletics

High School / Personal: A 2024 graduate of Midland High School in Midland, Mich. … Lettered in football (3 years), wrestling (1) and track & field (4) … Finished eighth at the Nike Nationals in the hammer throw his senior year … Earned all-state honors in the discus (2022-’23), shot put (2022, ‘23, ‘24) … Won the regional championship in the shot put (2022. ‘23, ‘24) and discus (2024) … Won the indoor state weight throw championship his senior year … Member of the Student Council, band, drumline and robotics club … Son of David and Sarah Hocking … Spent the 2024-25 season as a member of the Michigan State track & field team.