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
ALMA, Mich. (April 12) - Vandercook Lake graduate Josh Lowe scored in three jumping events and Albion High School graduate Paul Lewis won the steeplechase as Albion College finished third in the men's standings of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Track & Field Jamboree. Lowe sailed 21’ 6” to win the long jump and he finished third in the triple jump (41’ 6 ½”) and high jump (clearing the bar at 6’ ¾”). Lewis cruised to first place in the steeplechase, completing the race in 9:15.83 for a 14-second margin of victory. He also finished second in the 5,000 meters.
By Derek Devine, JTV Sports Concord, MI- Hanover-Horton beat Vandercook Lake 63-48 on Mar. 3rd, to advance to the second round of the Class C District Basketball Championship at Concord High School. Even while playing “uncharacteristic” basketball, Coach Chad Mortimer and his Comets found a way to win. “We had a terrible start tonight,” Mortimer said. “We just need to play better all game. Obviously at this stage of the season, you can’t even lose one.” Turnovers, missed rebounds and early foul trouble were all a factor in the Comet’s slow start, but Vandercook Lake couldn’t take advantage of the mistakes. Stefan Young and Brock Spink were forced to sit most of the first half, forcing others to step up and make plays. Kenzie Brockie was a huge spark for the Comets, scoring 12 of his 14 points before halftime, where Hanover-Horton led 27-19. Both teams traded baskets most of the second half until the Jayhawks made one last push in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 6. Theo Boyd, 15 points, and Will Rodgriguez, 14 points, assisted the late run for the Jayhawks. It was not enough, however, as the Comets put the game away behind Young’s…
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
Homer 63 Vandercook Lake 47. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Manchester vs Vandercook Lake. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Lenawee Christian 50, Vandercook Lake 30. Photos by Andy Hawley, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
*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:…
Boys Basketball Saturday January 4th - Lumen Christi at Jackson 7pm - JTV Monday January 6th - Concord at Vandercook Lake 7pm - JTV Monday January 6th - Briton Deerfield at Grass Lake 7pm Monday January 6th - Homer at Hanover-Horton 7pm Tuesday January 7th - Erie Mason at Columbia Central 7pm Tuesday January 7th - Benton Harbor at Jackson 7pm Tuesday January 7th - Michigan Center at Clinton 7pm Girls Tuesday January 7th - Hanover-Horton at Napoleon 7pm Tuesday January 7th - Vandercook Lake at Grass Lake 7pm Tuesday January 7th - East Jackson at Addison 7pm Tuesday January 7th - Concord at Union City 7pm