College Athletic Events
Baseball
Jackson College 12, Schoolcraft 6: Marcus Patton collected three hits and knocked in five runs as JC earned a come-from-behind nine-inning win at home Thursday over Schoolcraft. Patton hit a three-run homer in the third inning, doubled in the seventh to score another run and singled again in the eighth for his fifth RBI for Jackson College (11-11). Harry Major finished with four hits and Hayden Lowe collected three hits for JC. Ethan Ianni earned the pitching win for the Jets pitching 6.1 innings and striking out eight batters. Jackson College hosts Mott Community College Saturday at 1 p.m. for a nine-inning contest.
Spring Arbor 7, St. Francis 4: The Cougars jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening innings and held on for the home victory. Connor Dee finished with a pair of hits and knocked in three runs in the win for SAU. The Cougars finished with 12 hits with multiple hits by Ben Redfield, Bryce Richey, Ryan Gonzalez, and Jaeden Rodriguez. Kylen Hinken earned the pitching win for SAU with 7.1 innings pitched and five strikeouts.
St. Francis 1, Spring Arbor 0: The Cougars could only muster five hits in the seven inning game. SAU is now 11-18 on the season following the split at home.
On Deck for March 29
College Athletic Events
Softball
Jackson College at Marian University (DH) 3 p.m.