Prior to Owens: Hogan was a First Team All-Michigan selection all four years at Big Rapids. He was First Team All-Central State Activities Association (CSAA) his final three years after being named Second Team All-CSAA his freshman year. Hogan was named the MVP in the CSAA.

Personal: Blaze is the son of James and Nancy Hogan. He has four siblings - Shane, Ben, Kaitlyn and Jimmy.