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AS A SOPHOMORE (2025-26): NWCA Scholar All-American ... Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference ... Logged an 18-12 record with five technical falls and eight pins ... Took fifth place at the NCAA Super Region II Tournament ... Picked up a ranked dual win over No. 12 Caleb Moore of Belmont Abbey.

AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25): Redshirted ... Logged an 8-6 record with one major decision, two technical falls, and four pins.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lumberton High School for coach Jamie Bell ... As a senior, logged a perfect 61-0 record and won an individual state championship while helping team to a state runner-up finish ... Named NHSCA All-American ... As a junior, was regional champ and state runner-up ... Also lettered in golf for the Pirates ... Wrestled for NC Pride Wrestling Club and coach John Buck ... Member of Key Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and Beta Club.

PERSONAL: Son of John and Melanie Buck ... Has an older brother, Landon ... Maintained a 3.9 GPA at Lumberton High School and was named Best Male Student ... Lists his dad as his hero ... Hobbies include pickleball, golfing, and going to the beach ... Favorite song is Die With a Smile by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga and favorite movie is The Lorax ... Favorite music artist is Bruno Mars and favorite food is chicken tenders ... An exercise and sport science major at UNCP.