Eddie was part of the first graduating class at Carroll High School in 1965.  Eddie would be known as an iconic figure of the Carroll Dragon Football Team serving as the first quarterback. As a junior, Eddie received Honorable Mention in the sport of football, basketball, and track.  During his senior year, he was an All-District Quarterback and Honorable Mention Defensive Back. He also received an honorable mention in basketball, and served as a member of the District Track Champions in the Mile and 440 Relay events.