Slader Buckheister Season 2026-27

High School – Elite All-State selection in cross country, 1,600 meters, and 3,200 meters as a senior... earned Elite All-State honors in cross country as a junior... state runner-up in both the 3,200 meters (8:49) and 1,600 meters (4:09) in 2026... placed 4th at the State Cross Country meet as a sophomore (15:29) and 7th as a junior (15:34)... two-time Drake Relays runner-up in 2026 (3,200 meters in 9:00, 1,600 meters in 4:12)... two-time All-Metro Cross Country Athlete of the Year... held school records in the 3,200 meters (8:49) and 1,600 meters (4:09)... coached by Brian Annis, Curtis Pakkebier and Jacob Green at CR Kennedy... multi-sport athlete who also played baseball... class of 2026 Valedictorian, Governor's Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, KWWL Best of Class Scholar and two-time Mock Trial All-State Attorney.

Personal – Born January 3, 2008… parents are Tom Buckheister and Dawn Buckheister… has one sibling, Chase… biomedical sciences major.