Monthly Archives: August 2022

(August 15, 2022 11:25 AM) After a national search, Spring Arbor University today announced the hiring of William (Bill) Weidner as the Cougars’ new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.  A veteran athletics administrator with more than 30 years of experience as an administrator and coach, Weidner has served with some of the finest NCAA and NAIA intercollegiate athletic programs in the nation, including having served as a Director of Athletics with five intercollegiate athletic programs.  “I am thrilled to have someone with Bill’s experience and wisdom leading our athletic department at SAU,” shared Corey Ross, Vice President for Student Development and Success, who led the search and will be supervising the AD. “I believe he is the right person to move us forward and continue our trajectory of operating an athletic program that honors and advances Christ, that adds vibrant life to our campus, and that shapes our student-athletes and staff into extraordinary, faith-filled men and women.”  “I am beyond excited and extremely blessed to have been offered the opportunity to serve Spring Arbor University as its Director of Intercollegiate Athletics,” said Weidner. “I am looking forward to assisting with the institution’s ongoing efforts of building upon the solid foundation of…

Brett Casto follows through on a shot during the Jackson Masters Golf Tournament at Calderone Golf Club on Sunday.  Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 14, 2022 8:10 PM) Western High School graduate Brett Casto has been close to winning a Jackson County major golf tournament. On Sunday he finally closed the door, winning the Jackson Masters at Calderone Golf Club. Casto finished with an even-par total of 144 playing from the black tees – the tips – at Calderone. Mike Brockie finished second at 145, Greg Zeller finished third with 147, Cannon Risner shot 148, and Zach DeFrain and Jacob Malcangi finished tied for fifth at 149. Casto had tied for first at the Spring Thaw at Cascades Golf Course, but lost in a playoff to Brogan Brockie. “Today I stayed more focused on concentrated on staying out of trouble,” Casto said. “I like to play fast so I don’t overthink and start hitting wayward shots.” The 2020 Western graduate and Spring Arbor University junior used a hot putter to earn the win. “Yesterday I had 11 putts on the first nine,” Casto said. “I was four under after nine.” He finished with…

Brett Casto.  Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. Jackson Masters Tournament Round One of Two at Calderone Golf Club Aug. 13, 2022 Brett Casto 70 Cannon Risner 71 Zach Defrain 72 Mike Brockie 72 Jack Brockie 74 Trevor Raymond 74 Jacob Malcangi 74 Cody Lysher 74 Dan Taylor 74 Kyle Bowler 75 Greg Zeller 75 Doug Bevan 75 Mike Kulka 75 Pete Walz 76 Evan Brzyski 76 Nick Henman 76 Carson Sevigny 76 Nick Boertman 76 Chad Risner 77 Mike Raymond 77 Conor Spencer 77 Bret Valkuchak 78 Brogan Brockie 78 Bobbie Miller 78 Lance Woodland 78 Nathan LaZebnik 79 Dave Crandall 79 Tyler Stassines 79 Bob Varner 79 Jim Coutu 80 Tom Raymond 80 Kyler Rod 81 Malon Backinger 82 Jeremy Caryl 82 Chris Chaney 82 Michael Gilbert 82 Ron O'Rourke 84 Colin O'Connell 84 Mike Boldt 85 Brady Applegate 85 Stephen Broghamer 86 Jacob Petersen 86 Max Walz 87 Owen Campbell 88 Hayden Kim 88 John Gaston 88 Nick Bobich 88 Jack Burmis 89 Matt Brown 91 Cannon Risner.  Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.