PRIOR TO MSU
Garner was named all-region twice and all-conference four times in cross country. His Meade County High School Green Waves’ squad won four consecutive cross country conference team titles, two regional crowns and were regional runners-up twice. Individually, he finished 53rd as a senior and 99th as a junior at the state cross country meet. In the 2025 outdoor track campaign, his team won the regional title, while his 4x800m relay placed 10th at the state. In 2024, that relay won the region and was 22nd at the state competition. He also was a member of the National Honor Society and on the All “A’s” Honor Roll.