Zach Beaty graduated from Taylorville High School in 2002 and was a three year starter and four year letter winner on the Tornadoes basketball team.  During his career,  he scored 1072 points placing him 4th on the all-time scoring list.

Beaty earned MVP honors during each of 2000, 2001, 2002 seasons and was selected to the All-Central State Eight All Conference first team in both 2001 and 2002.

During his career at Taylorville High School,   Beaty was selected to the Flora All- Tournament team in 2000, the St Anthony All-Tournament Team in 2001, the Charleston All-Tournament Team in 2002 and was named an IBCA Honorable Mention All-State Player in 2002 .

Following graduation, Beaty attended and played basketball at Lincoln Land Community College.

Zach Beaty also played wide receiver on the Tornadoes football team and was Central State Eight Honorable Mention selection in 2000.