High School:  Lettered twice at Negaunee High School under Paul Jacobson.  Honorable mention all-conference.  WSPN 970 high school athlete of the week.  Also participated in basketball and track and field. 

Personal:  Majoring in education.  Son of Lisa and Mark Marana.  Father played and coached at NMU (1991-94).  Born on April 6, 1990.