SPORTS
Here is the Jackson-area sports schedule for the week of April 29-May 4
JACKSON -- Here is the local sports schedule for teams in the Jackson area for the week of April 29 through May 4. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Trojans set new school record in relay event
JACKSON — The Sturgis track and field teams competed against some tough competition on Friday in Jackson. The Trojans took part in the Charlie Janke Invitational, which had several of the top schools in Division 1. The boys finished fourth with 67 points. The girls were fifth with 59. East Kentwood won both, posting 138 points for the boys and 184 for the girls. Saline was second in both, Detroit Catholic Central came in third for the...
Grass Lake pitcher named Jackson-area Athlete of the Week
Grass Lake softball pitcher Morgan Conrad was voted Athlete of the Week in the Jackson area. Conrad threw a no-hitter and a perfect game in wins over East Jackson last week, with 10 strikeouts in the no-hitter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
BCAM’s Best girls basketball honorees include 11 from Jackson area
The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan announced its BCAM’s Best teams for the 2023-24 season, with several players from the Jackson area honored. To be recognized as BCAM’s Best, a player must play for a coach who is a BCAM member. Northwest’s Mara Mitchell and Ashley Weller were...
East Kentwood cruises to first place finishes at Charlie Janke Invitational
JACKSON -- The East Kentwood boys and girls track teams both cruised to wins at the Charlie Janke Invitational on Friday at Jackson, with the boys scoring 138 team points and the girls putting up 184.75. Saline was second in both, the boys scoring 106 and the girls 89. If...
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