Lumen one win from trip to Ford Field, has to get past Millington first
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson — After a season of near-perfect weather every weekend, it makes somewhat perfect sense that as teams across the state gather for some of the most important games, Mother Nature may just have some sweet revenge. The football state semifinals are tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m., and for Lumen Christi and Millington, there’s no telling what may, or may not, fall from the sky. “The weather really can change a lot about this game,” Titans coach Herb Brogan said of the semifinal, which is behind held at Lansing Catholic. “Millington is a mixture of power, spread and throwing. If the winds are there, they will likely go to the power running game more than passing. Whatever the case is, in games like this, you have to protect the ball. You can’t give away possessions. Field position is also key, especially with the kicking game.” Roughly 24 hours prior to kickoff, the forecast was calling for the possibility of rain, snow and gusty winds. “The biggest key, when you get to this point in the season, is teams are here for a reason,” Brogan added. “They are all good football…
Friday, November 18, 2016
Julie Alexander, State Representative-Elect, 64th District, Michigan; Caleb Allen & Jeff Todd, the Craft Agency; Jeff Beagle, Jackson YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot; Bart visits Cork N Cap with Jack Travioli; Jackson Vice Mayor Derek Dobies; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group
No. 1 Spring Arbor Women’s Soccer to host Rochester in NAIA National Championship Opening Round
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University women’s soccer team claimed the overall No. 1 seed and is set to host Rochester College in the opening round of the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. The Cougars are making their eighth appearance all-time, and seventh in a row, in the opening round after claiming their seventh straight Crossroads League Tournament championship. Rochester will be one of four teams in the 32-team field making its first ever tournament appearance, qualifying by winning the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) Tournament title. The 15 winners of the National Championship Opening Round matches – as well as tournament host University of Mobile (Ala.) – will advance to the national championship final site at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama. The 16-team, single-elimination tournament will take place on Nov. 28 - Dec.3, with the championship match set for Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.
Record-setting 2016 season will be one to remember for Concord football team
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Concord — It was a year that began with big ambitions, and one that ended with heads held high. As the Concord football program looks back on the history books, the 2016 season will down as one of the best the Yellowjackets have ever known. And given where this team and program has come from, that’s saying plenty. “I grew up with this program, and as a player watched the success we had.” coach Max Clark said Wednesday, just five days removed from the season-ending loss to Cassopolis. “It was a matter of doing the right things and sticking with the right things. At the same time, knew it wasn’t going to be an overnight thing. Still, this probably all happened quicker than people wanted.” What ‘this’ was, was a 9-3 season that included a host of records and a trip to the Division 7 regional final. Keep in mind, when Clark took over prior to the 2013 season, Concord had won 15 games in nine years. Football was an afterthought at the school. But Clark wanted to tap into something he experienced as a player from 1998…
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Marc Daly, United Way of Jackson, Campaign Manager, with Charlie Miller, Energizing Education; Encore, Bart’s Visit to the Michigan Hall of Justice with Richard Bernstein; Phil Wrzesinski, The Toy House; Susanne Graves, Nellie’s Lavender Estate & Art 634 Market Day; Karen Annable & Julie Pienkos, Tuesday Musicale
