Month: August 2016 | Page 6

Football Preview: Grass Lake

August 23, 2016

Grass Lake Warriors Last season’s record: 5-5 Returning starters: 6 on offense, 5 on defense First Game: Aug. 26 at Stockbridge 7 p.m. Offensive keys: The Warriors averaged nearly 30 points per game last season, which made a 5-5 finish somewhat surprising. But, as the 2016 campaign is set to launch, the offense has a chance to be even stronger with more than half the starting lineup back in the fold. “Offensive line play and quarterback play, to start,” coach Randy Cole said when asked what has to fuel the group. “After that, we have to develop some receivers. We have some solid backs we will rely on.” Jonathan Lutchka started at receiver a year ago, but has made the switch to quarterback. Luke Coppernoll (675 yards and seven touchdowns) and Danny Vuocolo (300 yards, four scores) will be the primary backs behind Lutchka. “I expect our line to be pretty good, too,” Cole said. “We have three guys back who started last year.” Defensive keys: After starting 2015 with a 2-4 record, it was the defense that locked down in three wins to get things back on track. Five guys from that…

Tuesday, August 23

August 23, 2016

Jeff Beal, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools; Staff Sgt Nathan Brady & T Sgt Gilbert Martinez, USAF Recruiters; Ben Rathbun, Michigan Lupus Association, with Grace Carver, Annual Walk Event; Ted Christoff, Christoff & Sons Floor Covering

16th Season of High School Sports Begins Saturday

August 22, 2016

JTV Sports' sixteenth season of High School Sports coverage begins this Saturday, August 27th with the return of the "Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac Sports Weekend". For the 9th straight year, Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac of Ann Arbor returns as the presenting title sponsor of Sports Weekend on JTV Sports. Since JTV began coverage of High School Sports in 2000, nearly 40,000 high school student-athletes have appeared in over 2,800 game telecasts on JTV. With complete game coverage, Locker Room, Aspen One-Hour Football Show, Thursday Night Hoops and specials, JTV has earned the distinction of being "The World Leader in Local High School Sports Television". Each week during the regular and post-season, JTV covers 3 to 4 games, with play-by-play and color commentators, instant replays, graphics and several in-game features. Games played on Friday nights air Saturday and Sunday in rotation at 1, 3:30, 7 and 9:30pm on the Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac Sports Weekend. JTV's award-winning sports programming expands this year with online video highlights and features throughout the season on JTV.TV. Additional content online include our massive photo galleries, the Extreme Dodge Galleries, which last year presented over 14,000 photos from high school games and events. The JTV Sports announcing team includes…

Football Preview: Vandercook Lake

August 22, 2016

Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports Vandercook Lake Jayhawks Last season’s record: 8-2 Returning starters: 1 on offense, 1 on defense First Game: Aug. 26 vs. Springport 7 p.m. Offensive keys: Chase Pierce is the lone returning starter on offense, and that’s where the challenge for coach Steve Wolvin and his group begins. That’s also where the potential sits with the Jayhawks. “We have some guys who had an opportunity to play last year, and I think they are ready to shine now,” Wolvin said. “With so many new guys starting, how quickly the offensive line comes together is key. There is plenty of potential to be good. In fact, they will be good, we just hope it’s sooner than later.” Vandercook Lake averaged nearly 35 points per game last year, and did so with a number of big-play guys in a number of positions. Malik Wilks and Zaithon Allen were the explosive duo that played such a big part in the eight-win season. Those times with the ball will fall to Chris Poe and Logan Lefaive now. “This is still an offense that can score some points,” Wolvin said. “We’re running the…

Football Preview: Columbia Central

August 22, 2016

Columbia Central Last season’s record: 8-2 Returning starters: 5 on offense, 6 on defense First Game: Aug. 26 at Napoleon 7 p.m. Offensive keys: Offense was the name of the game for Columbia a year ago, as the team scored more than 31 points en route to its 8-2 record. While coach Josh Kubiak said replacing center Jacob Taylor has been one of the key focuses in camp, there are plenty of other weapons back in the mix. “We return a lot of good skilled players,” Kubiak said simply. Running back Micah Raby is back after rushing for 1,579 yards and 19 touchdowns on 175 carries in 2015. “He’s going to be the focal point of our offense,” Kubiak said. “Most of what we do will be based around him.” Sophomore Gehrig Elliot will be a multi-purpose back, even seeing time at quarterback. “We should be able to score points this year, that’s for sure,” Kubiak said. “One of the strengths we have is speed. We’re going to be quicker and faster. We just have to get the ball to the guys in space.” Defensive keys: While the offense hummed right along…

City of Jackson Street Construction Update

August 22, 2016

The City of Jackson has announced this week's construction schedule and it includes: New curb and gutter to be installed on Edward New catch basins to be installed on Francis Street Electric crews continuing work on Michigan Avenue New gravel base set for West Avenue, along with curbs Edward and Winthrop Local Street Reconstruction In the past week, the contractor began the process of grading the roadway and placing and compacting gravel on Edward. The concrete crew is scheduled to arrive either late this week or early next week to place concrete for new curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveways on Edward. The curb will take one day to complete. While the concrete subcontractor then works on sidewalks and drives, the prime contractor will finish the task of placing, compacting and trimming the gravel base. The prime contractor will also place and grade topsoil in the disturbed grass areas. By the end of next week, Edward will be ready for the placement of the base and middle layers of new asphalt. Francis Street between Washington and Glick In the past week, the contractor completed the task of removing those sections of curb and sidewalk that are scheduled for replacement. Next…

Monday, August 22

August 21, 2016

State Representative, 64th District, Earl Poleski; A visit to Zingerman's Deli; Tori Wilson, Jackson College Jets Jam Event; Lyah VanSickle & Joelle Primeau, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan BBQ Fundraiser; Amy Thomson, McDonalds

Civil War Muster 2016 – Photo Gallery

August 21, 2016

Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Photos from the Civil War Muster at Cascades Park, August 21, 2o16. JTV Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Photos from the Civil War Muster at Cascades Park, August 21, 2o16. JTV

Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, August 21

August 20, 2016

1Pm and 7PM: Miss Jackson County RoseQueen Scholarship Pageant; 3pm and 9pm: Miss Jackson County Teen USA Pageant. Tripp's Auto Shop and Collision Center presents Summer Spectacular.

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