Mendon vs East Jackson
Mendon 67 East Jackson 56. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Jackson Christian vs Lansing Christian
Lansing Christian 46 Jackson Christian 31. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Girls Class C Regional Results
Class C at Hillsdale Adrian Madison 59 Springport 47 Mendon 67 East Jackson 56 Regional Final - Thursday 7pm Adrian Madison vs. Mendon
Girls Class D Regional Results
Class D at Morenci Lansing Christian 46 Jackson Christian 31 Camden-Frontier 40 Hillsdale Academy 20 District Final - Thursday 7pm Lansing Christian vs. Camden-Frontier
JPS Approves New Superintendent Contract
Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dan Evans reported on the contract approval that brings Jeffrey Beal in as his replacement. Beal is due to start on July 1, 2014 and receives a three year contract by unanimous approval. Other guests: Michigan Center Competitive Cheer Division 4 State Champions with coach Jessica Trefry; Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Coordinator; Chris Gorton and Sheila Troxel, Jackson Junior Welfare League; Northwest High School senior Daniella Sanchez, "Art-A-Loan" artist. Video highlights from the first round of boys district basketball tournament.
Western vs Charlotte
Western 46 Charlotte 43. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Class B District Scores
Class B at Northwest Western 46 Charlotte 43 Olivet 47 Northwest 40 Semifinal schedule for Wednesday - Western vs. Leslie 5:30pm, Olivet vs. Eaton Rapids 7pm Class B at Columbia Central Lumen Christi 75 Onsted 56 Stockbridge 71 Chelsea 66 OT Semifinal schedule for Wednesday - Columbia Central vs. Stockbridge 5:30pm, Lumen Christi vs. Napoleon 7pm
Comets Outlast Jayhawks in District Opener
By Derek Devine, JTV Sports Concord, MI- Hanover-Horton beat Vandercook Lake 63-48 on Mar. 3rd, to advance to the second round of the Class C District Basketball Championship at Concord High School. Even while playing “uncharacteristic” basketball, Coach Chad Mortimer and his Comets found a way to win. “We had a terrible start tonight,” Mortimer said. “We just need to play better all game. Obviously at this stage of the season, you can’t even lose one.” Turnovers, missed rebounds and early foul trouble were all a factor in the Comet’s slow start, but Vandercook Lake couldn’t take advantage of the mistakes. Stefan Young and Brock Spink were forced to sit most of the first half, forcing others to step up and make plays. Kenzie Brockie was a huge spark for the Comets, scoring 12 of his 14 points before halftime, where Hanover-Horton led 27-19. Both teams traded baskets most of the second half until the Jayhawks made one last push in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 6. Theo Boyd, 15 points, and Will Rodgriguez, 14 points, assisted the late run for the Jayhawks. It was not enough, however, as the Comets put the game away behind Young’s…
Michigan Winter Beer Festival
Jackson County Fair Manager Denise Owens urged viewers planning to attend Saturday's Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival to get tickets in advance. Admission is $25 and tickets are available at the fair office on Ganson Street or by calling 788-4405. Doors open at 12 Noon and the event runs until 5pm at the American 1 Events Center. Other guests: Elaine Crosby, Jackson Area Catholic Schools; Liz Niles, American 1 Credit Union Women's Expo (Saturday at Parkside); Angela Machnik, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce; Wendy Wight and Dave Kemler, "The Big Seed".