Brian Buckey

Toledo

Sports Writer at The Toledo Blade

Toledo Mud Hens and general assignments for @toledosports | Contributor @RotoBallerMLB @RotoBallerNBA

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Articles

Former University of Toledo star Chris Meyers makes strides during Erie's championship run

Oct 3, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

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Bowling Green volleyball comes from 2 sets down to defeat Toledo

Oct 1, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

With both teams coming into their volleyball matchup on Tuesday night at Savage Arena with 2-0 starts in the Mid-American Conference, Bowling Green State University took the first of two meetings this season in the I-75 rivalry over the University of Toledo with a thrilling five-set victory Tuesday night. The scores were 22-25, 24-26, 25-18, 26-24, 15-10. The Falcons (8-6, 3-0 MAC) outlasted the Rockets (9-6.
Toledo Top 64 Showcase offers range of opportunities for local high school basketball players

Sep 29, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

For 64 Toledo-area high school basketball players, the Toledo Top 64 Showcase at Scott High School on Sunday offered a chance to play in front of area college coaches and enhance their recruiting prospects. Organized by brothers Anthony and Shane Garcia, and in its third year running, the Toledo Top 64 Showcase brought in a large sample of coaches from Division II to junior college.
Fantasy Basketball Sleepers: Bounce-Back Draft Values (2024-25)

Sep 27, 2024 | rotoballer.com | Brian Buckey

The 2024-25 fantasy basketball season is inching closer as the calendar nears October and draft season is upon us. Itâs never too early to look to draft prep and one way to gain an edge as a fantasy manager is to identify players who are primed to bounce back after disappointing years.Â In 9-category leagues, a disappointing season can be due to many factors -- a drop-off in efficiency, lack of supporting/defensive statistics, and altered team dynamics, to name a few.
Anthony Wayne volleyball avenges postseason loss with win over Clay

Sep 24, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

In a matchup of unbeaten Northern Lakes League volleyball foes on Tuesday night, host Anthony Wayne was able to channel a revenge theme to turn in a dominant three-set victory over Clay. After the Eagles upset the top-seeded Generals in a Division I district semifinal matchup last season, Anthony Wayne came into Tuesday night's match laser-focused and ready for payback.
Analysis: How Mud Hens' preseason storylines played out at 2024 season's end

Sep 23, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

With the 2024 Triple-A regular season now in the books, there is now time for reflection on the Toledo Mud Hens' campaign and the broader impact it had on the Detroit Tigers' ongoing playoff push. There are many ways to evaluate the Mud Hens' season that concluded Sunday with a 5-2 win over Columbus at Fifth Third Field, giving Toledo a 69-80 record.
Mud Hens complete up and down season, contribute to success in Detroit

Sep 22, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

Just before the Toledo Mud Hens claimed a 5-2 win over Columbus in the season finale at Fifth Third Field on Sunday afternoon thanks to a home run from Eddys Leonard and a big day at the plate from Akil Baddoo, the Detroit Tigers gained control of the American League Wild Card race with a 4-3 win at Baltimore which saw Sean Guenther claim the win, Spencer Torkelson homer, and Parker Meadows rob a home run in center field.
Archbold volleyball's Keely Culler rises high as a feared outside hitter

Sep 19, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

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Game recap: Mud Hens bats quiet in 3-0 loss to Columbus

Sep 18, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

The Toledo Mud Hens managed just four hits in a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Field. Toledo scattered four singles and never got anything going against starting pitcher Doug Nikhazy and three Columbus relievers. Nikhazy (7-3) allowed three hits and walked two in his six innings of work with three strikeouts to earn the win.
Brennan, Ayala lead St. Francis soccer to 2-1 rivalry win over St. John's

Sep 17, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Brian Buckey

In an intense rivalry game between two highly talented high school soccer teams separated by very little on the pitch, a touch of class and pure will lifted host St. Francis de Sales to a 2-1 victory over St. John's Jesuit on Tuesday night. The Knights improved to 5-0-2 overall, while the Titans dropped to 6-1-3.