One of John Carroll's most accomplished and talent athletes, has made a name for himself in both soccer and track ... A defender by trade, has also occasionally been used in offensive situations to the tune of nine career points.
2010
Scored his second goal of the season against Marietta, contributing to the Blue Streaks 5-1 win (10/5)...Placed 5th in assists for the 2010 OAC Individual Soccer Statistics...ends his season with a total of 30 shots, 10 points, 6 assists, and 2 goals...placed 3rd in points, 8th in goals, and 2nd in assists for JCU's category leaders
2009
Saw action in a total of 20 contests for the Streaks, bringing his career total to 59 (most by an active Blue Streak heading into the 2010 season) … Notched a pair of goals last season, occuring against Case Reserve (9/16/09) and Allegheny (9/29/09) … His 23 shots taken last year more than doubled his output from the previous two seasons ... Also had an outstanding track season, as he won the 400-meter hurdles final at the 2010 OAC Championships -- JCU's only individual event champion last year at the conference meet.
2008
One of five Blue Streaks to score at least two goals in 2008 ... Tallied his first collegiate goal in the Blue Streaks' win over Culver-Stockton (9/5/08) as part of the Carroll Classic ... Started in 15 and played in 17 matches to earn his second letter ... In track, qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships in the 400 hurdles, placing 13th in the national final .. Also earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference accolades by placing third in the 400 hurdles finals.
2007
Became a starter in second match of his collegiate career and did not relinquish the job as JCU went 13-7-1 in his 21 starts ... Tallied his first collegiate point on an assist in his first start -- a 5-0 win over Bridgewater (9/1/07).
High School
Member of three district championship squads (2003, 2005 and 2006) while at Akron (OH) St. Vincent-St. Mary High School … Named first team all-district as a senior … Earned four varsity letters … Team MVP … Involved with Peer Ministry and the Student Disciplinary Board in high school.
Academic & Personal
Son of Patrick and Pamela Hickey.
