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Field Results: James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic

Field performers again used the James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic as an annual all-star showcase for Jackson-area track athletes. See the best of the best and their numbers here.  JTV Sports | May 29th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson, Michigan– It was an evening that included new personal-best times being set in almost every race. It seemed as though each time the best performance of the James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic had been turned in, a new one arose to take its place. This year’s Selby Memorial Classic was sponsored by Tripp’s Auto Shop and Tripp’s Ceramic Pro, Emmons Service, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Heather Herndon, Hampton Funeral Homes, Aspen One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning and America’s Preferred Home Warranty.   Here are full highlights from Tuesday night's Track & Field classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfXDNY4YBIg Girls Pole Vault top Selby performances: Emalee de La Grange, Parma Western, 9-7 Mariah Skinner,  Parma Western, 8-6 Kaycee Shannon,  Michigan Center, J8-6 Ande Veydt,  Parma Western, J8-6 Elly Trefry,  Michigan Center, 8 feet Clara Rector,    Hanover-Horton, 7-6 T6. Aubry Ashwell,   Grass Lake, 7-6 Madalyn Draper,  Homer, J7-6 Aspen Tapley,  Jackson Northwest, J7-6 Current Selby Meet Record:: Morgan Taylor, Grass…

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2019 Selby Track & Field Classic 5-28-19 | Photo Gallery

2019 Selby Track and Field Classic, May 28, Jackson High School. Outstanding athletes, Tyler Oxley, Western, boys field events; Jennifer Sherwood, Grass Lake, girls field events; Amani Nuels, Jackson, girls track; Vincent Giuliano, Concord, boys track.  Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports and Noah Baker, JTV Sports.  To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="420" display="pro_blog_gallery"]2019 Selby Track and Field Classic, May 28, Jackson High School. Outstanding athletes, Tyler Oxley, Western, boys field events; Jennifer Sherwood, Grass Lake, girls field events; Amani Nuels, Jackson, girls track; Vincent Giuliano, Concord, boys track.  Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports and Noah Baker, JTV Sports.  To order prints or downloads, click here.

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Billie Weeks Concord High School High Jump Track and Field

James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic

The James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic is today, the annual event serves as an all-star showcase for Jackson-area track athletes. JTV will be on hand to broadcast the event, and you can join us on our website. JTV Sports | May 28th, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson, Michigan– The James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic is today, the annual event serves as an all-star showcase for Jackson-area track athletes. Team gather at Withington Community Stadium outside Jackson High School each year at the end of May to see who the best sprinters, distance runners, throwers, jumpers and vaulters. The showcase run of the night will be the girls 800m.  Judy Rector from Hanover-Horton has committed to run at Michigan State and Allison Rand from Lumen Christi has committed to run at Tennessee. UPDATE: Here are highlights from the event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfXDNY4YBIg This year’s Selby Memorial Classic will be held on May 28th at Jackson High School's Withington Community Stadium. Field events begin at 5:30pm, followed by running events at 6:30pm. Presenting sponsors are Tripp’s Auto Shop and Tripp’s Ceramic Pro, Emmons Service, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Heather Herndon, Hampton Funeral Homes, Aspen One Hour Heating…

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Torey Higgs signs with Siena Heights

Torey Higgs of Vandercook Lake High School has signed to play basketball at Siena Heights University in Adrian. Higgs will continue his basketball career and education while at the local University. Higgs earned multiple varsity letters while at Vandy.  JTV Sports | May 23rd, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson, Michigan– Another Jackson Area Athlete has signed to play collegiate athletics. Torey Higgs of Vandercook Lake High School has signed to play basketball at Siena Heights University in Adrian. Higgs earned multiple varsity letters while at Vandy, and made huge contributions on the floor for the program. The Jayhawks finished their 2018-2019 campaign with an overall record of 11-10. Their season started hot however. Really hot. The team strung together a 6-1 record to open the year- with their only loss by a margin of a single bucket. Just one year ago the team only won a pair of games, going 2-19. Those days are long gone for Vandercook Lake’s varsity basketball team. This means a lot to the schools. We want our kids to go off to college and better themselves. It's a bonus he gets to play and gets a scholarship. This is also great for our program because…

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Jets Baseball Team Members Collect Season Honors

Jackson College Jets baseball finished another winning season, taking second place in the MCCAA Eastern Conference and gaining a berth in the NJCAA Region XII Tournament. The Jets finished the season with a 22-6 conference record and 31-15 overall record. Coach Rick Smith said all the conference pitching will be back for next year, which should be a good start for the 2020 season. Receiving season awards for the Jets are: Eric Hildebrand, pitcher, All-Region XII Team, All-MCCAA, First Team All-Conference, All-Freshman Team. Hildebrand, of Chesterfield, appeared in 11 games and had 5 wins, 1 loss, ERA of 2.83 and struck out 62. Ty Peck, outfielder, All-MCCAA, First Team All-Conference. Peck, from Adrian, played in 42 games with a batting average of .410, with 53 runs, 29 RBI and 2 home runs. Alex Lord, pitcher, Second Team All-Conference, All-Freshman Team. Lord, of Britton, had 12 appearances with the Jets, with 7 wins and 2 losses, an ERA of 3.96 and struck out 51. Jared Pingitore, pitcher, infielder, Second Team All-Conference, All-Freshman Team. Pingitore, of Carlton, played in 40 games and had a batting average of .403, scoring 37 runs, 40 RBI and 2 home runs. Justin Gelso, pitcher, Third Team…

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Abi Wilcoxson Breaks All-Time Homer Record at Western High

This week, Western Panther Abi Wilcoxson broke the all-time home run record at Western High School. The achievement will also place her in the Michigan high school softball athletic association record book for career home runs. JTV Sports | May 22nd, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson, Michigan– Abi Wilcoxson, a Junior at Western High School, has broken the softball program's all time home run record. In her last contest, she had 3 home runs, which puts her at 28 total in her career.  Head Coach Tonya Basset has been leading the Panthers since 2003. During her 16 year career she has been assisted by coach Donna Farmer while amassing more than 320 wins. She has seen three Panthers earn their way into the MHSAA record books for hitting. The first Panther in the MHSAA record books for career home runs was Madison Cooper. Cooper played from 2010 - 2013 and held the western high school career home run record with 24. This record held up until last season when Taylor Nichols finished her career with 26 home runs. She is now also in the MHSAA record books. (PHOTO: The 2018-2019 Western Panther Varsity Softball Team, courtesy of Western Schools) This week…

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Julia Lefere signs with Lawrence Tech

Julia Lefere has signed with Lawrence Tech. Julia will continue her golf career while at Lawrence Tech. Julia earned 4 varsity letters and competed in multiple State Finals at Northwest.  JTV Sports | May 21st, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson, Michigan– Another pair of Jackson Area Athlete signings have been announced. Both of the Northwest Community School's athletes and their signings were announced yesterday. Senior Julia Lefere signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Lawrence Tech. Julia will continue to golf in college. Julia earned 4 varsity letters and competed in multiple State Finals while golfing at Northwest. Julia was also a 4 year soccer player for the Mounties soccer program.  Lawrence Technological University, frequently referred to as Lawrence Tech, is a private university in Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence Tech was founded in 1932 in Highland Park, Michigan, as the Lawrence Institute of Technology by Russell E. Lawrence. Images in this article courtesy of Northwest Community Schools. This article is comprised of information from a Northwest Community Schools press release. For more local sports news and information, you can connect with JTV Sports on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This article was wirtten by JTV’s Gabriel Schray. He is in his fifth year covering…

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