Western vs. Lumen Christi Boys Video Highlights
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Jackson United vs Lumen Christi Hockey – Photo Gallery
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Panthers flex road muscle
Western overwhelms sluggish Lumen team 52-34 for ‘huge’ win on the road By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson – This was dominance, in every sense of the word. From the opening tip, to the final buzzer. From outside the arc, to inside the paint. It was a luau in the stands and a celebration at the bench. And for the first time since, “I don’t even know when,” as coach Ryan Mulnix would say afterwards, this was Western’s night to shine against the Titans. “It’s huge,” Mulnix said after his guys rolled past Lumen Christi 52-34 Friday night at Lumen. The Panthers hadn’t beaten Lumen since December of 2007. “It’s a rival. It’s at their place. We’ve had a few tough losses these past few games, but tonight, the effort was there. We were locked in defensively, we hit some early shots, and it was away we go from there.” The Panthers came out firing, and hitting, on all cylinders, and you would have never known one of their top players, Hunter Page, was on the bench in street clothes with a leg injury. Brennan Joseph connected on some early 3-pointers from…
Lumen Christi vs Western Girls Basketball – Photo Gallery
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Lumen Christi Vs Western Boys Basketball – Photo Gallery
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Napoleon vs. Hanover-Horton Girls Basketball – Photo Gallery
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Okemos vs. Jackson Girls Basketball – Photo Gallery
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Napoleon’s Adam LaRoe becomes SAU’s first Men’s Bowling signee
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University men’s bowling program made history on Wednesday afternoon when it signed its first-ever recruit in Adam LaRoe from Jackson, Michigan. LaRoe, a two-handed bowler, comes to Spring Arbor after a highly successful career at Napoleon High School which culminated in a Division 3 state singles championship. He anchored the Pirates that season with a 206 average and was rewarded with a Detroit Free Press Dream Team selection. In addition to receiving Dream Team honors, LaRoe was a two-time All-State and three-time All-Conference performer. He also has two 300 games to his credit. “What a great opportunity it is to work with such a talented young man,” said head men’s bowling coach Mike Hall. “Two-handed bowling is on the rise and Adam is one of the best. He is constantly working to improve to improve his game, which makes him a great asset to the team.” While attending SAU, LaRoe intends to major in accouting. The 2016-17 academic year will be the inaugural season of competition for the Spring Arbor men’s and women’s bowling programs. The teams will practice and compete at Airport Lanes Bowling Center in Jackson, Michigan.
Is the turn coming?
Neville sees Western game as a chance to get Lumen’s hoops season on track By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson – He says the confidence is there, the will is strong and the belief in each other hasn’t faded. The one thing lacking so far for the Lumen Christi boys basketball team has been the wins. And according to coach Pat Neville, the opportunity his guys have Friday night could go a long way in shifting the direction of 2016. “We’ve taken some steps in the right direction lately,” Neville said. “We were down one against a good Marshall team. We were down six against Jackson in the fourth. The confidence is fine with this group. They are working so hard right now, but when the wins don’t show up, it’s tough to really feel it. A win (Friday) night could do a lot to show what we’re doing is working.” Entering Friday night’s home contest with Western, Lumen is 1-5 on the year. The lone win was a victory in December against Northwest in which the Titans surrendered a 21-point lead and had to hold on late to win. But as Neville…
The one you circle
Jackson United and Lumen Christi hockey teams set to meet for the first time this season By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson – Bring out the clichés, because in this instance, they certainly apply. Records out the window, the date on the calendar circled. This is one of those games every year, and when the puck drops Saturday night at the Optimist Ice Arena, the Jackson United and Lumen Christi hockey teams can settle the score. For now. “It’s a huge game, really the biggest game of the year,” United coach Andy Sinkovitz said of the 5:30 p.m. contest. “You think the playoffs are the biggest game, but at a local level, it doesn’t get bigger than this.” “Huge game, the one both teams point to all year long,” Lumen coach Mike Wartella said. “When you do summer skates, you’re thinking about this game.” The teams split last year’s meetings, each winning once by a 4-3 count. The second game went to Jackson, and the Old Leather Skate the teams play for has had its orange and black side showing since then. “And our guys see it everyday we go…