IF YOU GO . . . 2014 Midwest Open Ice Fishing Tournament Saturday, Jan. 25: Rules meeting, Columbia Central High School, 11775 Hewitt Rd., Brooklyn, Mich., 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26: Bucket check from 6 to 7 a.m. at Wamplers Lake Launch at 7:30 a.m. Bucket sealing at 1 p.m. Weigh in 2:30 p.m., Columbia Central High School. This is a free event and fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to attend.
Lumen Christi extended their win streak to a perfect 6-0 with a victory over Western, 46-40. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Lumen Christi defeated Western, 46-30; Rachel McDonald, Senior captain lead all scoring with 17 points. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above link to launch gallery.
Derek Devine, JTV Sports Homer, MI. - High school basketball is in full swing, however, last night in Homer it was a former baseball squad and a Major League Pitcher that stole the show. Homer High School hosted a 'Tradition of Excellence' fundraiser yesterday, and the 2004 State Championship Trojan Baseball team returned to their home grounds to be honored at the event. Amongst the fourteen players to return was Josh Collmenter, current relieving pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. “This is where I am from, these are all of the guys I grew up with. We are a family here,” said Collmenter. “I’ve been able to keep in contact with them via phone and text, but it feels great to be back and see them face to face again. We are all at different points of life, with careers and families, and it is good to be back with them and catch up. " Collmenter may be living out his childhood dream, but he is never too busy to come back to his hometown and continue to develop his relationship with the people in the community; both family and friends, as well as the great number of kids that look…
East Jackson defeated Grass Lake 37-24 in a Cascades Conference matchup on January 9, 2014. Photos by Andy Hawley, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Across the frozen plains of Jackson County – through the windswept fields and the ice capped rooftops – there is a fire that blazes. It is a drive, a passion, an all-encompassing thirst to melt the cold with a burning ferocity that borders on madness. Break out the costumes, unleash the dances, free the spirit… From many – One will rise… One student body… One group… One student section. The area’s best. Voting will begin on our website Friday, January 10th.
WINONA LAKE, IN – For the second straight time in as many games the Spring Arbor University men's basketball team came from behind to win a basketball game. The latest comeback was Wednesday night as the Cougars toppled the Lancers of Grace College in Winona Lake, IN 64-57. Spring Arbor got off to a shaky start trailing the Lancers by 20 points after 12 minutes of play with the score 34-14. But the Cougars finished out the first half strong with a 19-3 run and went into the break trailing Grace 33-37. Xavier Prather hit a field goal with 14:40 on the clock to tie the game for the first time since the tip at 41-41 and Greg Hamilton nailed a 3-pointer with 5:07 to tie the game up for the third and last time at 52-52. After Grace scored a 2-point field goal, Thomas Starks connected on a 3-pointer to give Spring Arbor the lead which they would never relinquish for the rest of the game. Rob Hogans scored the last eight points for Spring Arbor, hitting six of six from the free throw line as well as a field goal. Hogans lead Spring Arbor with a game high…
Saturday 1pm & 7pm - Lumen Christi at Jackson Saturday 3pm & 9pm - Addison at Michigan Center Sunday 1pm & 7pm - Grass Lake at East Jackson Sunday 3pm - Lumen Christi at Jackson Sunday 9pm - Addison at Michigan Center
*Chuck will select a few of his favorite games each week for his picks. The holiday season is over, and with its’ end comes Chucky Buckles’ emergence from hiatus. During the break between the football and basketball seasons he took a computer class, had one of those soda-pop vending machines installed in his house and built a covered wagon from some old barn wood he found in a field. Basketball season is here, and that means Chucky is more focused on each concession stand’s popcorn making ability than the action on the court. Still, picks must be made. BOYS*** LUMEN CHRISTI @ JACKSON: Former Lions coach Jim Schwartz is on-hand to lend his services to either coach in need of in-game adjustments, but his offer to assist is rebuffed by both sides when it’s revealed that he- and the Lions – just aren’t that good. PICK: LUMEN CHRISTI HOMER @ HANOVER-HORTON: The Trojans feature many of the same kids who helped the football team reach the state semifinals in November. Trouble erupts when those same kids, perhaps forgetting its basketball season, tackle the Comets’ ball carriers the first few times up the court. PICK: HANOVER-HORTON CONCORD @ VANDERCOOK LAKE:…
FORT WAYNE, IN – Kylie Townsley scored career high games in her last two outings of 14 and 20 points and in today's game against Indiana Tech she did it once again scoring a game high 28 points to lead the Cougars in a 70-63 win over a very talented 9-6 Indiana Tech team. The Cougars evened their record at 7-7 on the season. The Cougars owned a narrow 32-30 lead in the first half which saw five lead changes with Spring Arbor enjoying the biggest lead of eight points. The second half was as close as it could possibly be going back and forth with each team leading multiple times and the score tied seven times in the second half. The largest lead of the game came at the end with the Cougars on top 70-63. Karly Bender made six of six from the free throw line in the last 18 seconds of the game to seal the victory for Spring Arbor. The biggest difference in the game was ball control and points off of turnovers. The Cougars committed just seven turnovers in the game compared to 17 by the Warriors. The Cougars took advantage of the ITU turnovers…