Son of Monty and Rita Hoppel…Has two older siblings, Kelsey and Megan…Since before Bryce was born, his father, Monty, has been the general manager of the Midland Roundhounds, a double-A minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics...Bryce’s older sister, Kelsey, was a member of Lubbock Christian University undefeated NCAA Div. II National Championships basketball team...While Bryce spent time in soccer and baseball, it was in track that he found his true talent.…Majored in mechanical engineering…holds the American indoor record in the 1000m…won 21 consecutive races during junior year at Kansas.