2010-11: Sickler was named to the All-OCCAC and All-Region XII teams as a freshman after he hit .377 with 18 runs scored, 33 hits, two doubles, one triple, three home runs and 20 RBIs in 87 at bats while starting 27 games and appearing in 29. Additionally, he slugged .596, walked 14 times, had a .459 on base percentage, and stole 12 of 12 on the bases. Defensively, he had 43 putouts and 52 assists. Following the season, Sickler was also named the team's co-outstanding offensive player.

Prior to Owens: Sickler was First Team All-Northern Lakes League, team MVP and First Team All-County his senior year, Second Team All-NLL and team MVP his junior year, and Honorable Mention All-NLL and the team’s Most Improved his sophomore year. He received the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award while at BG.

Personal: Joe is the son of Brad and Jodi Sickler. He is an education transfer - adolescent major at Owens.