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Spring Arbor’s Chris Bauman Named Sports Information Director of the Year

June 19, 2019

The Crossroads League announced on Tuesday that Chris Bauman from Spring Arbor University had been named its 2018-2019 Sports Information Director of the Year. The award is the first for Bauman, who recently completed his fifth year as the SID for the Cougars. JTV Sports | June 19th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Chris Bauman of Spring Arbor University has been named its 2018-2019 Sports Information Director of the Year. The award is the first for Bauman, who recently completed his fifth year as the SID for the Cougars. Bauman and his department stayed busy throughout the 2018-2019 year, providing critical coverage of the success of multiple SAU teams and student-athletes on the national level. The Cougars won the NAIA Division II National Championship in men’s basketball, were NAIA National Tournament Semifinalists in women’s soccer and secured a pair of individual NAIA National Championships in track and field. Without Bauman, nearly all of the stories that JTV has carried about SAU this year wouldn't have been possible. At least not all of the unbelievable statistics and anecdotes that have been included. “I am incredibly humbled to receive this award,” said Bauman. “I feel the sports information directors in the Crossroads League…

Lumen Christi Youth Football Camp

June 18, 2019

Jets Athletic Director Heather Bateman named 2018-19 MCCAA AD of the Year

June 11, 2019

Jackson College Athletic Director Heather Bateman has been named the 2018-19 Michigan Community College Athletic Director of the Year. The Athletic Director of the Year committee selected Bateman from several nominees. JTV Sports | June 11th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Heather Bateman, Jackson College's Athletic Director, has been named the 2018-19 Michigan Community College Athletic Director of the Year. The Athletic Director of the Year committee selected Bateman from several nominees. Bateman oversees an athletic department that has 13 successful sports including men's bowling that won the MCCAA Championship in their very first season. The women's soccer team was second in the in the MCCAA and won the NJCAA Region XII regular season and post-season title. Bateman also holds several sports chairs in the MCCAA and is the secretary/treasurer for NJCAA Region XII, according to a Jackson College press release. She also hosted the MCCAA Golf and MCCAA Baseball Tournament this spring. “I am honored and humbled to receive this award. I could not have received it without all the support of our coaches and student-athletes who inspire me daily,” Bateman said The MCCAA Athletic Director of the Year is awarded yearly, to the athletic director who excels at their job in several…

Jackson College Pitcher to play baseball at Purdue University

June 11, 2019

Jackson College Pitcher, Eric Hildebrand has committed to finish his college baseball career at Purdue University. The Boilermaker baseball team was 13-10 at home this season. JTV Sports | June 11th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson College Pitcher, Eric Hildebrand has committed to finish his college baseball career at Purdue University. The Freshman finished this season with a 5-1 record and a 2.83 ERA. The Jets baseball team finished an impressive 31-15 this season. That included a 22-6 conference record. A winning clip of over 78%. Hildebrand will now be a short three hour and 49 minute drive from Jackson's campus. Purdue lies a total of 216 miles Southwest of the Jet's campus. https://twitter.com/schrayguy/status/1138559759085383682 The Boilermakers finished this season 20-34 overall and 13-10 at home. For more local sports news and information, you can connect with JTV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Media in this article courtesy of Jackson College. This article was written by JTV’s Gabriel Schray. He is in his fifth year covering Jackson Area sports and news for JTV. You can connect with Gabriel on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as well.

ArShawn Parker raising funds for Albion students

June 11, 2019

ArShawn Parker, who will complete his requirements for an Albion degree during the 2019-2020 academic year, is working to raise funds for himself and a group of Albion students to attend a month-long InterVarsity Leadership Institute in Cedarville this summer. JTV Sports | June 11th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray ArShawn Parker is ready to begin his next challenge after completing his Albion College men’s basketball career in March. The Mumford High School product who will complete his requirements for an Albion degree during the 2019-2020 academic year, is working to raise funds for himself and a group of Albion students to attend a month-long InterVarsity Leadership Institute in Cedarville, Mich., this summer. “I became a part of InterVarsity at the end of my sophomore year, and I slowly began to understand what it truly meant to be a Christian,” Parker said. “Since then, God has taken my faith and ran with it." “The leadership institute will train my classmates and me to be leaders on campus, in the church and the worlds for the rest of our lives,” he added. “It will change our lives.” If you're interested in making a donation, contact Parker at ap12@albion.edu. This article is a release from…

Firekeepers Casino 400 6-10-19 | Photo Gallery

June 10, 2019

Joey Logano dominated the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, June 10, 2019. He led the most laps and was easily the car to beat all night. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="434" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Joey Logano dominated the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, June 10, 2019. He led the most laps and was easily the car to beat all night. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.

Logano Dominates at MIS

June 10, 2019

Joey Logano grabs the checkered flag after winning the Firekeepers Casino 400 Monday at MIS. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports It seemed only fitting that the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway went into overtime. The event was postponed on Sunday due to rainy weather and started more than 24 hours later on Monday. Joey Logano led 163 of the 203 laps Monday afternoon, winning his third event at the Brooklyn speedway. A late caution sent the race into overtime. Logano held off Kurt Busch in the green-white-checker finish. Martin Truex Jr. finished third at MIS, Daniel Suarez placed fourth, and Kyle Busch was fifth. Michigan native Brad Keselowski finished sixth – meaning a Michigan-born driver has not won a NASCAR Cup Series race at MIS in 100 tries. Rounding out the top 10 were Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman, Ryan Blaney, and Alex Bowman respectively. The win means Ford Motor Company won control of the manufacturer’s trophy. Local fans may have noticed the Melling Engine Parts Ford entered in the FireKeepers race. Michael McDowell started 23rd in the race, but finished 27th overall. Melling dominated races at MIS in the 1980s…

Jackson Native Joins Biggest Hitters in Golf for World Long Drive Tour

June 10, 2019

Chad Cesarz, a Jackson, Michigan native, has been selected to partake in the Volvik World Long Drive Championship event. The World Long Drive Association is an organization that brings together golf’s longest hitters from around the globe. JTV Sports | June 10th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Despite having to battle excessive wind conditions Mesquite, Nevada, six hitters became the latest names to punch their ticket into the 2019 Volvik World Long Drive Championship. This included Jackson, Michigan native Chad Cesarz. The Lumen Christi alum will take part in the next Volvik World Long Drive Championship event, which is scheduled to take place August 30th through September 4th. The two day event will be held in Thackerville, Oklahoma, at WinStar Golf Course. "It's pretty exciting to be able to represent Jackson on a stage like this. There are only a few names that come to mind that broke the worldwide sports barrier like this. It means a lot to me because it gets Jackson onto the map, and I'm proud of where I'm from" - Chad Cesarz Originating in 1976, the World Long Drive Association is an organization that brings together golf’s longest hitters from around the globe. Emerging as one…

Firekeepers Casino 400 Driver Introductions

June 9, 2019

Firekeepers Casino 400 Driver Introductions, June 9, 2019. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="433" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Firekeepers Casino 400 Driver Introductions, June 9, 2019. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.

Firekeepers Casino 400 Pre-Race Activities and Press Conference | Photo Gallery

June 9, 2019

Pre-race activities and press conference at Michigan International Speedway before the Firekeepers Casino 400. June 9, 2019. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order photos or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="431" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Pre-race activities and press conference at Michigan International Speedway before the Firekeepers Casino 400. June 9, 2019. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order photos or downloads, click here.

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