2021 Men's Cross Country Roster
Roster
Michael Buckley
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Omaha, Neb.
- High School:
- Creighton Prep
- Deals:
TFRRS Performance Profile
Name: Michael Buckley
Hometown: Omaha
School: Creighton Prep
Parents/Family: Parents Matthew and Jennifer Buckley, my older brother Matthew Buckley Jr. plays Lacrosse at Rockhurst University, Of my twin younger brothers, Brendan will be playing basketball at Morningside University and Conor will be dominating the intramural sports leagues at Creighton while studying Finance.
At Creighton: 2022 - Ran in all six races in 2022 ... Was team's No. 2 finisher in season-opening Augustana Twilight Meet, finishing the 4-mile course in 20:26.51 (9/2) ... Placed 57th at BIG EAST Championship (10/29) in a time of 25:57 ... Finished in 177th place at the NCAA Midwest Regional (11/11) in a time of 32:44.5, good for 22nd on Creighton's all-time best list at 10K. 2021 - Raced in five meets during the 2021 season ... Finished 27th in the Bradley "Pink" Classic White Race 6K. 2020 - Finished 86th at the BIG EAST Championship (3/6). 2019 - Ran in all six meets as a freshman. Was Creighton's top finisher at the BIG EAST Championships, placing 48th. Took 15th place in a dual meet vs. Drake during his Bluejay debut..Earned a spot on Creighton's Dean's List and BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
High School Accolades - athletic performances/recognition
2 xc varsity letters 3 t&f varsity letters
Academic all metro xc 2018
Academic all metro tf 2019
Most valuable senior runner award for my xc team 2018
Interesting Fact About You: I am an advisor for the church group that I attended while I was high school.
Favorite Quote: “Only the dead have seen the end of war.”
Favorite Movie: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
Hidden talent: I completed the Dundee Dozen ice cream challenge in 6 minutes.
Academic Accolades:
Creighton Prep National Honors Society
Graduated high school with honors
Creighton University founders award scholarship
