Arizona Christian University

2021 (SO)- Helped the Firestorm win a GSAC Championship… Named GSAC Scholar-Athlete… All-GSAC in decathlon, pole vault, and javelin… Appeared in six meets… GSAC Champion with a javelin throw of 164’0”… Set career best with 5,266 points in the decathlon and second place finish at the GSAC Championships

2020 (FR)- Appeared in five meets (Season cut short due to COVID)… Scored 3,511 points in heptathlon at the Mesa Indoor & Multis

Prior to ACU- Served in the US Marine Corps

Dayton High School- Three year varsity athlete in track and field… Helped the Dustdevils win a state championship… Won a state championship as an individual… Owns DHS records in pole vault, high jump, and 4x400 relay… Best marks- Pole Vault (14’6”), high jump (6’7”), 110m hurdles (15.22), long jump (21’0.75”)… Also played football (two years varsity)… Owns DHS record for longest field goal (46 yards)

Personal- Wife- Caitlyn… Kids- Benjamin, Jr. and Sarah… Parents- Kevin and Lynda Ply… Brothers- Timothy and Jonathan… Sisters- Deborah and Rachel… Dad played soccer and mom threw javelin at Azusa Pacific University… Brother- decathlete at Abilene Christian University… Favorite Bible Verse- Psalm 100:3… Chose ACU because felt led here after serving in the US Marines and family knew Coach Campbell… Enjoys gaming, making music, and swimming… Wants to be a producer… Major is music technology.