‘Focus on improvement’
Lumen set to begin new season with new coach and new lineup By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson – A 19-3 record was the final mark the 2014-15 Lumen Christi basketball team left when last year’s winter season came to a close. And with the end of the year came the graduation of the starting five and the resignation of the head coach. On Tuesday night in Ann Arbor, the Titans begin the next chapter in program history, albeit with a whole new cast of characters and storylines. “I think we have a lot of pieces that can work together,” first-year coach Pat Neville said. Lumen begins the year Tuesday night at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. “We plan on contributions from every single kid on the roster.” A plan it may be, but really, it’s a requirement for the Titans, who are replacing Devin Edwards, Khari Willis and the rest of the starting lineup, not to mention some key bench players. But there’s still plenty of talent to fall back on. Returning varsity vets Liam Daly, Nolan Crowley and Zalen Moore “are guys that have really showed some leadership,” as Neville put…
Spring Arbor Women’s Soccer wins 2015 NAIA National Championship
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – The Spring Arbor University women’s soccer team capped off an incredible season when it knocked off the defending champs, and No. 1 ranked, Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) 3-0 in the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship Final on Saturday. The Cougars used two first half goals from sophomore Aubrey Schierbeek (Hudsonville, MI/Unity Christian) and freshman Bethany Balcer (Hudsonville, MI/Unity Christian) – scoring less than two minutes apart – two earn the program’s first-ever NAIA national title. Lindsey Wilson (20-2-2) entered the match with 17 goals this postseason – tying the record for most tallies in a single national tournament. However, the Cougar defense led by senior goalkeeper Sarah Yancer (Freeland, MI/Freeland) refused to surrender a goal to the Blue Raiders giving the team its 10th consecutive shutout. “Our defense has really come a long way this year,” said head coach Jason Crist. “They are playing confidently and all together. All credit to Lindsey Wilson as they are a fantastic program. They are the bench mark for NAIA soccer and for us to get a 3-0 victory over them in the final is just a huge accomplishment.” With the shutout, Spring Arbor became the…
Monday, December 7
Joe Brandeberry, US Staffing; Nathan Venske, Jackson College, Assistant Dean, Student Services; Pam Lowry & Jennifer Curtis, the Walton Insurance Group’s Claims Department; Anne Fleming, Singer & Violinist, Holiday Music Performance; Sheila Schanne, Beads to Live By; John Spink, Nite Lites & Winter Wonderland; High School Girls Basketball Highlights FRI., DEC. 11 State Senator Mike Shirkey Heather Herndon & Aimee Potts, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services David Schultz, Assistant Conductor, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, with Guest Soloist Heather Bays, Christmas Concert Dec. 13 Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent Ric Walton, the Walton Insurance Group with Highlights from Walton Holiday Open House Dec. 3
JTV Studios Honored with MarCom Awards
MarCom Awards today announced winners for the 2015 international awards competition that recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. JTV, Jackson, MI received Platinum and Gold awards for both website design and television programs. JTV was awarded Platinum for The Loyal Handyman General Contracting website, Gold for the JTV.TV website and Gold for “True Story”, The Cascades Falls episode. Honorable mentions were awarded for the Jackson Anchor Initiative website and for “Art Beat”, Ave Veneklasen feature segment on “SoundWave”. There were over 6,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries in the 2015 competition. MarCom entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and television networks. The competition has grown to the largest of its kind in the world. A look at the winners shows a range in size from individual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies. MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The international organization consists of several thousand creative professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence. As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative professionals who contribute their unique talents…
Trucks Filled with Toys and Food at MIS Drive
BROOKLYN, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2015) – Guests were in the holiday spirit at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday during the annual MIS Cares Charity Track and Toy Drive. And in the process all the guests helped spread the holiday cheer by donating to local charities. Guests were able to take a lap in their personal automobile around the track in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy or a bag of nonperishable food. All food items were donated to the Brooklyn Food Bank in Brooklyn, Michigan and the St. Mary’s of Good Counsel Food Pantry in Adrian, Michigan. In addition the toys were donated to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots in both Jackson and Lenawee Counties. The overwhelming support from fans near and far allowed the track to fill a 20-foot truck with food and a 30-foot truck with items for Toys for Tots. Santa was even in attendance and guests were able to get their picture taken with the man in the red suit thanks to Cori B Photography for $10. MIS Cares is a donor advised fund of the NASCAR Foundation, a 501 © (3) non-profit entity. The mission of MIS Cares is to create a lasting, positive impact…
Noel Nagy, Suburban Player of the Week
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Western vs. East Jackson Girls Video Highlights
Western vs. East Jackson Girls Video Highlights from JTV Studios on Vimeo.
Jackson vs. Lumen Christi Girls Video Highlights
Jackson vs. Lumen Christi Girls Video Highlights from JTV Studios on Vimeo.
December 5-6
This weekend, the St. Mary Advent ChoirFest at 1pm and 7pm Saturday and Sunday. Locker Room this weekend wraps up the 2015 High School Football Season with JTV Sports top 5 Games of the Year and Player of the Year.