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SAU Receives NAIA Five-Star Institution Award

September 12, 2020

(September 12, 2020 4:28 PM) Spring Arbor University has been named a NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star institution, as announced by the national office. The award covers the 2019-20 school year and is the 10th consecutive year for SAU earning the distinction, including now four straight years at the Gold level status. Spring Arbor was among 181 Champions of Character Five-Star Institution winners. There were 113 gold winners, 46 silver winners, and 22 bronze winners. NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Conference Awards were earned by 16 NAIA Conferences, including the Crossroads League. The Champions of Character Scorecard measures a commitment to character training, academic focus, character promotion, conduct in competition, and character recognition on a scale of 0-100 points. Award levels are based on the number of points earned: gold (90-100 points), silver (75-89 points) and bronze (60-74 points). Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earned points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.

Western Wins Volleyball Opener at Home

September 12, 2020

Columbia Central High School volleyball players Allie Jarchow (11) and Mia Taylor (7) attempt to block a spike attempt by Hillary Griffin during a match at WHS on Friday. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Without a Division 1 caliber player on the Western High School varsity volleyball squad, the Panthers used a never-say-die attitude to earn a win on Friday night. The scrappy Panthers defeated Columbia Central 25-17, 25-21, and 25-22, to open the volleyball season. Both schools practiced outside since early August due to COVID-19 restrictions. They moved inside just three days ago. “It was hard to practice outside and keep everyone motivated due to the uncertainty of the season,” WHS Coach Kellie Mulnix said. “But we have a good group of all-around players. “We will have to win as a team because there isn’t that one go-to player.” The Panthers kept a number of rallies alive with hustle and determination not to let the volleyball hit the floor. Columbia Central fell behind in both of the first two contests, but battled back each time in their season opening match. “Our girls fought hard to the end,” CCHS Coach Jenny Tompkins said. “It…

Jackson County Cumulative Report: 907 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 41 Deaths

September 12, 2020

(September 12, 2020 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 907 positive cases (cumulative), and 41 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 13 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of September 12, 2020: 689** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 3 PM September 5, there are 1,680 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 162 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM September 10, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 416 45.9% Female 491 54.1% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. Age - Years Percent 0 -19 12.3% 20 - 29 16.3% 30 - 39 13.1% 40 - 49 17.0% 50 - 59 15.9%…

Western vs Columbia Central Volleyball 9-11-20 | Photo Gallery

September 12, 2020

Volleyball Columbia Central at Western High School, Sept. 11, 2020. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="761" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Volleyball Columbia Central at Western High School, Sept. 11, 2020. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.

Napoleon Dominates Kuenner Invitational on Friday

September 12, 2020

Alex Darnell of Napoleon High School won the boys’ race at the Kuenner Cross Country Invitational at Addison High School on Friday. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Perhaps no words can best describe the 2020 cross country season like those of Napoleon High School senior Alex Darnell. Darnell said he and his teammate run each meet like “it is our last one.” With COVID-19 and the coronavirus hanging over everyone’s head, it could be. Napoleon won both races on Friday at the Kuenner Cross Country Invitational at Addison High School on Friday. The boys’ team easily won with a score of 32 – placing all five runners in the top 14 in the event. Morenci was second in the boys’ event with 83, East Jackson placed third scoring 92, Jackson Prep and Early College was fourth with 99, Northwest scored 114, Onsted was sixth at 128, and the host school scored 168. Darnell won the boys’ 5K race in 17 minutes, 29 second. “I have put in a lot of miles this summer … just like last year,” Darnell said. “I am feeling stronger than ever.” Like most cross country teams, the Pirates have…

Rochester Adams Dominates Jackson Golf Invitational

September 12, 2020

Rory Mericle of East Jackson High School watches her drive head down the fairway during the Jackson Golf Invitational Friday at Cascades Golf Course. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports One of the top girls’ golf team in the state flexed its muscles Friday at the Jackson Golf Invitational. Rochester Adams High School shot a 320 – an average of 80 for 18 holes per golfer – to win the invitational at Cascades Golf Course by 50 strokes. The Highlanders finished seventh in the state a year ago at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals. Michigan Center finished second at 370, Lumen Christi shot 402 for third place, Western and Hanover-Horton tied for fifth at 408, Jackson High shot 418 for sixth place, East Jackson placed seventh with a team score of 425, Onsted finished eighth at 428, Saline was ninth scoring 445, Grass Lake tallied 10th place with 447, Napoleon was 11th at 480, and Northwest finished 12th. Rochester player Laura Liu earned medalist honors with a 4-over-par 76. Michigan Center golfer Kamryn Shannon placed fourth overall with an 83. Sydnie Redovich placed sixth with an 86, Jamie Metzger of…

Saturday, September 12 – Sunday, September 13, 2020

September 12, 2020

This weekend on The Locker Room presented by County National Bank: JTV Sports in 60. Ypsilanti Lincoln vs Jackson boys basketball from February 2020. Flashback Weekend on the Art Moehn Auto Group Sports Weekend: Saturday 1PM Grass Lake vs Addison 3:30PM Western vs Marshall 7PM Tecumseh vs Jackson 9:30PM Lumen Christi vs Riverview Gabriel Richard Sunday 1PM Jonesville vs Grass Lake 3:30PM Coldwater vs Western 7PM Leslie vs Northwest 9:30PM Homer vs Concord

Kuenner Cross Country Invitational at Addison 9-11-20 | Photo Gallery

September 11, 2020

Kuenner Cross Country Invitational at Addison High School, Sept. 11, 2020. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="760" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Kuenner Cross Country Invitational at Addison High School, Sept. 11, 2020. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.

MDHHS Encourages Local Officials To Reschedule Outdoor Activities as EEE Cases Increase

September 11, 2020

(September 11, 2020 4:35 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages local officials in counties affected by Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to consider postponing, rescheduling or cancelling outdoor activities occurring at or after dusk, particularly activities that involve children. This would include events such as late evening sports practices or games. The MDHHS recommendation is being made out of an abundance of caution to protect the public health, and applies until the first hard frost of the year. As of Sept. 10, EEE has been confirmed in 19 horses in nine counties in Michigan – Barry, Clare, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo and Oakland. Additional animal cases are under investigation. This is twice as many animal cases as the same time last year. To date, no human cases have been identified. There is an EEE vaccine available for horses, but not for people. In 2019, there were 10 human cases of EEE in Michigan, which is equal to the total number of cases in the previous 10 years combined. Last year, Michigan accounted for 25 percent of the EEE cases nationally. It is unknown exactly why some years are more severe than others, although weather,…

Michigan Reports 1,313 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 110,832

September 11, 2020

(September 11, 2020 3:18 PM) Michigan reported 1,313 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 110,832. This is the highest single day count since April 24. The State of Michigan is reporting 9 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at at 6,578. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 9/4/2020): 80,678. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. Monday reports include Sunday data.

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