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Briggs: For Toledo men's basketball, all's well that ends well after 'crazy' start to offseason
The Toledo men’s basketball program has won four straight Mid-American Conference championships, but Tod Kowalczyk is realistic about expectations going forward. Now that the dust is settling on a frenetic offseason — which began with UT’s top three players declaring for free agency — he is not sure the Rockets will be as good next year. No … “I think we’ll be better,” Kowalczyk said.
Vote for Messenger/Herald softball player of year
Vote now for candidates below in the Messenger/Herald softball player of the year poll. The poll runs from 3 p.m. Monday to 3 p.m. Friday. Oak Harbor has one loss in the Northern Buckeye Conference behind senior first baseman Porter Gregory. Genoa pitch senior Kaylin Shields established a program career...
Indians return to Victory Field, Prospects weekend kicks off Friday
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indians return to Victory Field Tuesday night for their 4th homestand of the season, hosting the Toledo Mud Hens. This 6 game series offers fans various activities to enjoy the ballgame. Bark in the Park kicks off Tuesday night. Prospects weekend, Native American Heritage night, and...
Point Place Sports registers more than 100 kids during first round of free registrations
TOLEDO, Ohio — Scott Parker, a local father and grandfather, created Point Place Sports to give kids the opportunity to play sports without breaking their families' pockets. Parents cough up hundreds of dollars to give their kids these opportunities, but Parker wants his program to be different. The newest...
Springfield, Perrysburg softball win to set up Division I district final matchup
CLYDE, Ohio — For the third year in a row, Springfield and Perrysburg are meeting in a Division I softball district final. The Blue Devils defeated Whitmer, 7-1, in the first game at Joe Wilson Field at Clyde High School on Tuesday, and the Yellow Jackets beat Northview, 11-1, in five innings in the nightcap. Last year, Springfield beat Perrysburg, 7-4, in a district final, and in 2021, the Devils beat the Jackets, 8-1. The rematch will be at the same site Friday at 5 p.m.
Sebetto, Miller give fans thrill they want at Speedway
Trey Jacobs added his name to the family tree of wins at Fremont Speedway. He joined his father Dean Jacobs, uncle Kenny Jacobs and cousin Lee Jacobs as sprint car feature winners Saturday at Speedway on Ohio Truck Sales/Autokiniton Night. Wooster's Jacobs grabbed the early lead in the 30-lap Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprint feature, maintaining the point until a restart on Lap 9. ...
Lockhart gets triple-A call to Toledo
In a trio of roster moves announced on Tuesday, SeaWolves ace Lael Lockhart received a call-up to triple-A Toledo. Lockhart made 18 starts over the course of the past two seasons with more than 100 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA. Right-handed pitcher Garrett Burhenn moved up from high-A West Michigan and right-handed pitcher Brendan White […]
High school postseason scores for May 14
Here are the OHSAA spring sport state tournament scores for Toledo-area teams on Tuesday, May 14. SOFTBALL Division IClyde District semifinals■ No. 3 Springfield 7, No. 4 Whitmer 1■ No. 2 Perrysburg 11, No. 10 Northview 1 BGSU District semifinals■ No. 1 Anthony Wayne 4, No. 12 Start 0■ No. 6 Mansfield Madison 7, No. 5 Findlay 2
District track preview: Waynedale sprinters looking forward to postseason challenge
A year ago, sprinters from teams like Dalton, Norwayne and Smithville walked away with their share of All-Ohio medals. This year, Waynedale hopes to join the party. The Golden Bears have burst onto the scene this spring with some of the top speedsters in the area — something that should be on full display...
Ride of Silence encourages safety for both drivers and bicyclists
TOLEDO, Ohio — The warmer temperatures mean an increase in two-wheeled vehicles out on the roads and data from the National Safety Council Injury Facts found bicycle-related deaths peak in the warmer months of the year. To honor those who've been injured and those who have died while riding...
Feeling 22: Breaking down Walleye historic winning streak
The Toledo Walleye don’t know about you, but they’re feeling “22.” Their historic winning streak has spanned the end of the regular season and deep into the playoffs. Toledo will seek to continue its winning ways at home on Friday against the Kansas City Mavericks in Game 1 of a 3-4 series format. Take a swift look at the numbers that have defined the Walleye’s streak. You can also access the graphic in the image carousel above.
Junior College World Series one stage away for Terra State, still a baseball baby
In the program’s third year, Terra State Community College is two wins shy of the Junior College World Series. The Titans play host Friday to the winner from Region 4 of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III tourney. The winner of the best-of-three series advances to the Junior College World Series.
League track meet records, softball winners and baseball postseason: High school notebook
Azure Travis established a meet record to win the 100 hurdles in 14.45 seconds as Woodmore's girls finished first in the Sandusky Bay Conference River Division. Travis topped 14.70 in preliminaries, which would have been a record. She won the 100 at 12.60, 300 hurdles at 44.84 and 200 at 25.84. Emma Hammer won...
High school notebook: McCoy takes Maumee Valley post
Former Northview and Bowling Green State University basketball player Niki McCoy has been hired as the next girls basketball coach at Maumee Valley Country Day School. McCoy's first task is to restore the Hawks' varsity program which, along with fellow Toledo Area Athletic Conference member Emmanuel Christian, was unable to field a varsity squad for the 2023-24 season. “I am excited for the opportunity to build a program that prioritizes player mental health, and a winning mindset while setting and holding high expectations,” McCoy said in a media announcement released by the school. “I believe Maumee Valley is a perfect place to set a standard of success at the very beginning of this rebuilding process, both on and off the court.” While playing for Ohio hall-of-fame coach Jerry Sigler at Northview, McCoy helped the Wildcats reach back-to-back Division I state semifinal appearances in 2004 and 2005. She moved on to play in the Mid-American Conference at Akron University for two seasons before transferring to BGSU to finish her career.
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