Hillsdale at Columbia Central Grass Lake at Michigan Center - JTV Addison at Hanover-Horton East Lansing at Jackson - JTV Lumen Christi at Harper Creek Napoleon at Galesburg-Augusta Charlotte at Northwest - JTV Manchester at Vandercook Lake Western at Marshall Leslie at Stockbridge
Well, an 8-5 start to the season was part of Chucky’s plan all along. His goal has always been to keep the bar nice and low, which should make it easier to jump over. On to Week #2- Columbia Central @ Leslie: Chucky and all of his cat buddies will be at this battle between two ferocious bird creatures: Eagles and Blackhawks. PICK: Columbia Central Union City @ Concord: Legendary Union City alum Al Capone visits before the game. Imagine the shock when it’s later learned Al Capone never attended Union City. And he’s been dead for a number of years. PICK: Union City Addison @ Grass Lake: Missy’s Little Grass Shack announces a prime rib dinner special is available for the winning team, and the Warriors rise to the challenge and pummel Addison. They are angered, however, when they learn the prime rib dinner is not free. PICK: Grass Lake Jackson @ Lansing Everett: Someone misplaces the usual pre-game warmup music with something from The Carpenter’s. Both teams settle in for nice, long naps. PICK: Everett Charlotte @ Lumen Christi: Charlotte announces a name change before the game. They’re switching from Orioles (which are quite adorable) to Angry Birds…
Columbia Central at Leslie Union City at Concord Addison at Grass Lake Jackson at Everett Charlotte at Lumen Christi - JTV Michigan Center at Vandercook Lake - JTV Napoleon at Manchester Pennfield at Western - JTV Northwest at Harper Creek Athens at Homer Defiance Tinora at Hillsdale
Napoleon 35 Columbia Central 12. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
What’s new from Chucky Buckles… It’s been a good offseason for Chucky. He’s chased a few birds, nibbled a few mice and spent some quality time on top of his neighbor’s shiny, classic Mustang convertible, resulting in a series of profanity laced tirades. But the football season is back, and Chucky is excited to once again dazzle the area with his hard thought picks that most likely won’t prove accurate. Still, pick on, Chucky, pick on… Week 1 Columbia Central @ Napoleon: The Pirates, looking to get into character a bit more this year, play the game with eye patches. This messes with their depth perception, however, and the Eagles take full advantage. PICK: Columbia Central Hanover-Horton @ Concord: Chucky is certain the Comets are going to make some noise this year, so why not in week #1? Plus, the Yellow Jacket community is still excited that Concord grad Courtney Clark won the Jackson County Rose Queen pageant. Chucky is excited, too, but doesn’t see how that helps the football team. PICK: Hanover-Horton Grass Lake @ Dundee: The Beef Jerky Outlet Store is in Dundee, which really doesn’t factor into this article at all. But peppered is probably the best…
Thursday August 28th 7pm Columbia Central at Napoleon - JTV Hanover-Horton at Concord Grass Lake at Dundee Jackson at Ann Arbor Huron Michigan Center at Onsted Northwest at Eaton Rapids Springport at Vandercook Lake Western at Lakewood Pittsford at Homer Leslie at Dansville Mancester at Clinton - JTV Hillsdale at Jonesville Friday August 29th 7pm Buchanan at Lumen Christi - JTV
Lumen Christi 66 Napoleon 37. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Class B at Northwest Western 46 Charlotte 43 Olivet 47 Northwest 40 Semifinal schedule for Wednesday - Western vs. Leslie 5:30pm, Olivet vs. Eaton Rapids 7pm Class B at Columbia Central Lumen Christi 75 Onsted 56 Stockbridge 71 Chelsea 66 OT Semifinal schedule for Wednesday - Columbia Central vs. Stockbridge 5:30pm, Lumen Christi vs. Napoleon 7pm
Chucky Buckles, picker of events and things, spent a night in the hospital recently when he was attacked by some dubious ruffians who were angered by his lack of knowledge when it comes to correctly picking… well… anything. He has vowed to improve – so here goes for the boys’ tournament… CLASS A – Jackson v. Mason: The Vikings’ Michael Johnson hurt his wrist shooting all those free throws in the recent Lumen Christi game and wears a bowling brace on it during this district matchup. Sadly, he draws a technical foul for donning those goofy bowling shoes, as well. PICK: Jackson And then… After the Vikings beat Mason (confidence!) they get Grand Ledge in Round 2. That’s a toughie… PICK: Grand Ledge CLASS B – Charlotte v. Western: On the way to the game, a Charlotte fan scales the Parma water tower and draws a mustache on the scary Panther logo up there. The Panthers, citing a ‘nobody messes with our water tower’ pledge, get even. PICK: Western And then… After the Panthers take round one, they draw Leslie in round two, and keep going… PICK: Western Olivet v. Northwest: Shocked and saddened by the Lady Mounties’ loss…
Class A at Mason - Jackson vs. Mason 7pm Class B at Columbia Central - Lumen Christi vs. Onsted 5:30pm, Chelsea vs. Stockbridge 7pm Class B at Northwest - Charlotte vs. Western 5:30pm, Olivet vs. Northwest 7pm Class C at Concord - Hanover-Horton vs. Vandercook Lake 6pm, East Jackson vs. Michigan Center 7:30pm Class D at Jackson Christian - Marshall Academy vs. Jackson Christian 7:30pm