John Carroll University Athletics

Proven winner who arrived at JCU after leading North Allegheny (PA) High School to a state championship in 2010 as its starting quarterback ... making the transition to defensive back in 2012.

2012
Played in one game for the Blue & Gold.

2011
Played primarily at the junior varsity level as a freshman.

High School
Captained a 2010 squad that recorded a school record 15 wins and won a PIAA Championship ... WPIAL champions that year as well in his first year as a starter for head coach Art Walker ... Scored two rushing touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 21-0 win over defending AAAA state champion La Salle College High School in the state title game ... Lettered twice in football ... Was awarded McDonald's Player of the Game, First Commonwealth Player of the Game, and Wright Automotive Player of the Game over the course of his career ... 3.6 GPA in high school ... Four-year Scholar Athlete ... Involved in Future Business Leaders of America and DECA (Association of Marketing Students).

Academic & Personal
Majoring in Secondary Education at JCU and carries a 3.2 GPA ... Tutors students in math at St. Francis ... Son of Mike and Judy Buchert ... Brother Jason is a freshman on the football team at JCU.