Athlete of the Year 1971. In Basketball, he was the Macomb County and Blue Water Player of the year for both 1970 and 1971. He was also voted as the MVP for the team in both years. He was inducted in the Who’s Who in High School America Basketball 1970-1971. He was voted to the first team All-Michigan 1970-71 and the Parade Magazine – High School All-American Team 1971.
In Football he was voted to the First Team All-county 1970 and All-League 1970-71.
In Track, he was Player of the Year 1971, All-State 1970-71. By setting the 100 yard dash record in 1970-71 with 9.7 seconds Eli was named All-Macomb County and All Blue Water Area.
Was junior high Basketball coach 1974-79, Varstiy Girls Track Coach 1979 and the New Haven recreation site director 1974-79. Eli has been and continues to be a member of youth Basketball League Macomb County.
Since 1981, Eli has been a MHSAA Basketball, Volleyball and Softball official.