2007: Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the season ... appeared in one game on the mound ... threw one inning of relief and recorded a strikeout in only appearance of the season against Illinois (4/17).

Crystal Lake Central HS: Dealt with arm troubles on the mound throughout senior season ... posted a 2-2 record in seven appearances ... played in a team-high 36 games and hit .367 with four home runs as a senior ... his 41 RBI were also a team high ... Northwest Herald All-Area Honorable Mention selection ... All-Fox Valley Conference selection ... helped team to a school-record-tying 29-7 record in his final season and a conference championship ... team also won the regional title and advanced to the sectional finals.

Personal: Born 5-26-87 in Los Angeles ... son of Mike and Beth Havenga ... has a younger sister, Kellie ... major: Spanish education.