Spring Arbor Soccer Down to Finals in National Tournament
Jackson, Michigan-- Spring Arbor Women’s Soccer has advanced to the NAIA Semifinals after their 2-1 win over Benedictine College. The Kansas school was No. 9 ranked in the country, and had an overall record of 20-1-2 on the season. The contest was a rematch of last season’s national championship- which SAU won. Spring Arbor will play Keiser University of Florida in the national tournament semifinals. The Cougars now stand at 20-1-1 on the season. Spring Arbor was outshot for just the third time this season, 17-15. Despite being outshot, they recorded five corner kicks to the Ravens’ one. This is the fourth straight year Spring Arbor University has punched its ticket to the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship Semifinals. They’ll have had a two day break when they play again on Friday, after winning on Wednesday at the Orange Beach SportsPlex. Benedictine’s goal broke a streak of three straight shutouts for SAU. It was just the seventh goal allowed by the Cougars all season – the fewest in the NAIA this year. Spring Arbor has recorded 16 shutouts on the season– the most in the country. Balcer recorded her 30th goal of the season for SAU. This means she now…
Cougar’s Basketball Team Nationally Ranked
Spring Arbor, Michigan-- The Spring Arbor University men’s basketball team is now ranked 23rd in the country. The NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Poll was released by the national office on Tuesday. SAU is having one of their best seasons in recent memory. They stand at 10-1 on the season and are now 2-0 in Crossroads League play. Head Coach, Ryan Cottingham, has directed his program to a nine-game winning streak. That matches the program’s all-time record, and it is currently tied for the longest active streak in the country. SAU’s most recent win came against Grace College. The Lancers gave Spring Arbor a run for their money- taking them to the wire in a 76-73 contest. On the 20th the Cougs bested 16th ranked University of Saint Francis (Ind.). The final tally was a blowout. Spring Arbor University won in decided fashion, 82-67. It was also the programs Crossroads League play opener. If their record isn’t impressive enough, take the fact that their one loss is to one of the best teams in the country. 7th ranked (at the time) Cornerstone University defeated the Cougars by a slim eight point margin. The team is shooting over 50% from…
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Georgia Fojtasek, President & CEO, Henry Ford Allegiance Health; John Spink, Nite Lites Drive-Thru @ MIS & Winter Wonderland; Jessica Webb, Experience Jackson, Downtown Window Decorating Contest; Nicole Schulte & Lori Lamontagne, Sandhill Crane Vineyards; Ben Dandrow, Director, Dahlem with Myrna Berlet-Dutcher, Holiday Bazaar; Kiefer Moore with Drawings of the Month, Jackson Coffee Company. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Friday.
Events of Thursday, November 29, 2018
The Walton Annual Holiday Walk Thru will be held on Thursday, November 29th, from 4 – 7 PM. This has been an annual event at Walton Insurance Group since 2003. The event started as Ric Walton’s vision for helping and caring for the less fortunate kids in the Jackson Area. It started a spark under the employees; and has grown to an average of 600 children, plus, parents, grandparents and friends coming through the Winter Wonderland. Children are greeted by members of our team dressed in characters they are very familiar with, such as Spiderman, Shrek, Cat-In-The-Hat, Ernie, Grinch, Disney Princesses, many elves, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus. The office is decorated in traditional Christmas themes and the children enjoy hot cocoa, movies, Christmas cookies, reindeer and a toy at the end of their tour. All a vision Ric Walton had no idea would help as many children as it does in this community. The holidays are a special time of the year for the staff of the Walton Insurance Group and we’re excited to share the season with you! *donations will gladly be accepted to help support the Walton Insurance Group charity fund* Walton Insurance Group, 2929…
