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Co-ed Green Division CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Vista Grande Villa  10  It Works  2.  Tony Kiszka went 3 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs while Jason Longbrake went 1 for 2 with a home run and 3 RBIs for Vista Grande Villa.  Manny Martin and Johanna Bartel each went 3 for 3 for It Works. Men's Blue Division 2nd Round Play-off Game Controlled Turning 8  Denton's Den  4.  Matt Tucker went 4 for 4 with a triple and Steve Johnson also went 4 for 4 and Matt Tuttle went 3 for 3 to lead Controlled Turning.  Mike Norris went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and Brady Robinson doubled for Denton's Den. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Gerdau  22  Controlled Turning  18.  Brian Wolak went 5 for 5 with 3 home runs, a double and 6 RBIs while Kelly DeForest also went 5 for 5 with 2 home runs, a double and 6 RBIs as Gerdau came from behind to score 6 runs in the top of the 7th.  Ben Rickman went 4 for 4 with 3 doubles , Kyle Simon went 4 for 4 with a home run and 2 doubles to lead Controlled Turning.

BROOKLYN, Mich. (Aug. 1, 2013) – National Guard Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick are scheduled to be in the Acceleration Club before the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday, Aug. 18. The Acceleration Club is an all-inclusive fan hospitality club located in the New Holland Fan Plaza. Designed to get a race fan’s engine running, the club is perfect for fans who want to upgrade their race weekend, but it’s also great for companies looking to entertain clients, prospects or employees. “We are pleased to have Earnhardt, Jr. and Harvick appear in the Acceleration Club,” track President Roger Curtis said. “It’s great for the fans as they get up close and personal with some of NASCAR’s finest.” Earnhardt Jr. and Harvick will both visit Acceleration on Sunday. Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, is perennially NASCAR’s most popular driver. He has recorded his last two wins at MIS. Harvick, driver of the N. 29 Chevrolet with Richard Childress Racing, has been a yearly Chase contender and won the August MIS race in 2010.

BROOKLYN, Mich. (July 25, 2013) – TV star Carter Oosterhouse has been named grand marshal for the Pure Michigan 400 on Aug. 18. And a lucky fan will have the chance to be the honorary starter and wave the green flag. Oosterhouse, from Traverse City, Mich., is an easily recognizable television personality who got his start as a carpenter during the fourth season of TLC’s “Trading Spaces.” In 2007, he joined HGTV, hosting his own show called “Carter Can,” which offered homeowners easy-to-follow insider tips. Carter’s second show, “Red Hot & Green” hit television sets, providing viewers with great tips on Earth-friendly ideas. Carter’s current hit, “Million Dollar Rooms,” gives viewers a glimpse into the rooms of some of the richest people on Earth. The 36-year-old is also a model, having appeared in numerous photo shoots and publications. He was named by “People” magazine as one of the sexiest men on television in its “Sexiest Man Alive” edition. The Michigan native has also modeled for Hewlett Packard, Miller Lite and Gillette. “Carter has made Michigan proud through his work with TLC’s ‘Trading Spaces’ and his subsequent work on HGTV. We are thrilled for him to be our guest at the…

Round 1 Round 2 Total Mike Raymond 74 74 148 Pete Walz 76 74 150 Greg Zeller 69 81 150 Pete May 76 75 151 Chris Cullin 77 75 152 Steve Maddalena 77 75 152 Tom Tarasiewicz 80 80 160 Jerry Lefere 78 83 161 Chris Lingo 78 85 163 Mike Keene 82 83 165 Dennis Phillips 83 85 168 Kevin Chase 87 82 169 Wayne Harbaugh 80 89 169 Karl Rullman 85 87 172 Steve Jordan 81 92 173 Ken Byers 89 96 185

The Spring Arbor University women's track & field team added a standout student athlete to their roster when the Lady Cougars landed Briana Devine of Alma, Michigan.  Devine, a four year varsity letter winner in Cross Country and Track & field for Alma High School, earned All-Conference awards in both sports along with Competitive Cheer. Last year in Devine was named Female Athlete of the year along with the recipient of the Dave Peters' Coaches Award.  Devine is a five time winner of the Alma High School Sportsmanship Award and Four Year team captain in Cross Country and two year team captain in track. Devine was a highly active student-athlete with involvement with her church, Student Council, Youth for Christ Student Leadership team, Youth Advisory Council, Church of God student leadership program, and other activities as well as missions trips to Honduras, and working the nursery and Children's Church at Trinity Church. Even with her hectic schedule, Devine excelled academically earning a spot on honor roll. "Briana not only fit what we value as an athlete, but she embodies what we view as significant as a person," said Head Coach Mark Miller.  "Briana will make us better as a team…

The Jackson College Jets have a new athletic director. Heather Bateman joined the staff at the College in June as assistant dean of student life, housing and athletics. Bateman comes to Jackson from Olivet College, where she was athletic director for 11½ years. Before that, she coached women’s basketball at Wayne State University, University of Detroit-Mercy and Northwood University. She is a past basketball player herself. She comes from Burton, near Flint, earned her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Oakland University, and a master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State. “I think JC offers a new challenge. I like the fact that the position oversees both athletics and student life. I am looking forward to all the opportunities that Jackson College has to offer,” Bateman said.

Nathan Martin, a senior track and field standout from Spring Arbor University has been selected as the 2012-2013 Crossroads League Achievement Award winner. The League Achievement Award is selected by any Crossroads League constituent that exemplifies excellence, courage, and special achievement during the year. This award is given at the discretion of the Crossroads League Commissioner. Martin, a Three Rivers, Michigan native, lost his mom to cancer after a tough battle back in the fall. Dante Ottolini, Spring Arbor's Men's Outdoor Track and Field Coach said, "Nathan has overcome a lot this year in particular with the loss of his mom to cancer. He has worked hard for five years and I am so happy for him." Martin led his team to the 2013 Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Tournament. Martin won the 10,000 Meter Run and the Marathon at the NAIA National Meet and was named the Men's Outstanding Performer. Martin, competing in his first ever Marathon, broke the 28 year-old NAIA record by posting a time of 2:19:18.70 which was the 15th fastest time posted this year in the United States. Martin commented, "I'm shocked, actually. I knew I had a chance to win and to become…