The 5-foot-6 sophomore right-handed pitcher led the Huskies to a perfect 33-0 record and the Class AA state championship this past season. Buckner compiled a 21-0 record with a 0.39 ERA in the circle, along with a .351 batting average and 19 RBI. She struck out 239 batters and issued 28 walks in 125.1 innings pitched. A Second Team All-State selection as a freshman, Buckner is also a two-time First Team All-Cardinal Conference honoree.
Buckner has maintained a weighted 4.49 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.
Buckner has volunteered locally on behalf of youth sports programs and flood-relief efforts.
