East Jackson Looks To Make More Noise In 2023
By David Rice JTV Sports (August 15, 2023 2:00 PM ET) Coach Joe Niehaus and his team finished 3-6 last year (most wins in 11 years) but felt they could’ve finished 6-3. “We lost some close games late, and a couple of them we flat out just didn’t show up,” said Niehaus. He is entering his third season at the helm for EJ, and is a former assistant coach and player from Grass Lake under Randy Cole. East Jackson returns six starters on offense and four on defense coming into the 2023 campaign with a total of 48 within the program. Some of those returning players include Austin Tingley (QB), Caleb Weaver (RB/LB), Amarr Hunter (WR), and Owen Swetland (OL/DL). Newcomers expected to make an impact include Nate Ratliff (OL/DL), D’Angelo Alexander (WR/LB), and Amaree Padgett (RB/DB). RB/LB Caleb Weaver is also looking to break records in 2023 including the season and career rushing yards record, along with the all-purpose yard record as well. Linebacker depth will help the Trojans on the defensive side of the ball. Brett Hudson is entering his ninth season as the defensive coordinator and has three of four starting linebackers as seniors. Some of the…
Concord Eligible for MHSAA 8-Man Football
The 2023 Concord High School football team has nine seniors including, from left, Mekhi Wingfield, T.J. Allen, Alex Winters, Collin Thompson, Head Coach Max Clark, Levi Raymond, Benjamin Reiniche, and Rollen Smith. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 15, 2023 8:00 AM ET) Concord High School is just chomping at the bit for the 2023 football season. With less than 215 students in the high school, the Yellow Jackets are eligible for the Michigan High School Athletic Association 8-Man playoffs for the first time in school history. They are also loaded with nine seniors on the 2023 squad. With record-breaking Mekhi Wingfield between the lines, Concord should have a solid chance to win their conference and advance to the playoffs. “Most of the players on the team are seniors so expectations are high this season,” Coach Max Clark said during the JTV Media Days. “We have the ability to go undefeated this season if we play together.” Senior Mekhi Wingfield is an all-state receiver who caught a state-record 17 passes in one game last year. He has football scholarship offers from Bowling Green State University, Grand Valley State University, and Wayne State University. Senior Collin Thompson was an all-region defensive…
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
All new Tuesday, JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Austin Brown, PharmD, Brown’s Advanced Care. Zoe Lyons, Director, Jackson MDHHS. Scott Mascho, A&A II Meat Market. 9 AM and 11 AM. All New Tuesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Jim Graham, Superintendent, Tom Johns AD & Alternative High School Principal; Kent Kleinschmidt, Collins Brothers Floor Covering; Ean Warren & Claire Fetterman, SAU Alumni ’23, Sesquicentennial Gal Committee, Spring Arbor University; Rebecca Calkins & Willie Adams, Jackson Pride Fest. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Food Circus: Sharp Adrien visits Ogma Brewing Co. located in downtown Jackson. Ogma’s amazing food, rad vibes and thoughtfully crafted beer take “going out” to a new level. Where We Live: Where We Live heads out to Girl Scouts Camp O' the Hills. It's camp season and we take a look at the girl scout experience right here in the Irish Hills. Comp O' the Hills on Where We Live. The Jackson Show: Highlights from the 2023 Jackson County Relay For Life held at Cascades Park. The event includes the Survivors Walk, interviews, luminaria ceremony and more. At Home Jackson: Meleeah Hall -ERA Reardon Realty – If you have…
Events of Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Food Truck Tuesday. 11 AM to 1 PM. Food Truck Tuesdays featuring multiple food trucks and live music! Today, entertainment sponsored by Michigan Theatre. Both picnic table and grass seating available. This week’s food trucks: Melted, Freddy’s Food Hut, Doll n’ Burger, Tiki Sam’s Pizza, Nom Nom Ninja, West Texan BBQ, Junkyard Dog, Baby Bear Burger, Whiskey Jacks BBQ, Heaven on a Roll, Howdy Doodles Ice Cream, Ice Man Concessions. Horace Blackman Park, W Michigan Ave & S Jackson St, Jackson. Sponsored by MDHHS. Michigan Theatre Popcorn Giveaway. 5 PM to 7 PM. Michigan Theatre Popcorn Drive Up returns on August 15 and 17. We will be handing out boxes of our award-winning popcorn in front tj the theatre on Tuesday and Thursdays for the next 3 weeks! Free! Follow our restoration and Capital Campaign online and check out our progress. Alzheimer’s Support Group. 4:30 PM. Do you know someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia? Join us for our Alzheimer's Support Group at Vista Grande Villa! Come for a personalized discussion with Alzheimer's Specialist, Pam Reese, RN. Share your journey in a small group format led by Pam with others who are currently experiencing someone affected by Alzheimer's…