Jackson-Area Sports

Jackson boxer Demetrice King, ranked 40th in world, wants shot at title

2009-11-12T03:48:58Z

For Demetrice King, boxing is a full-time job, and business is good.

Niklas Kronwall, Justin Abdelkader each score twice as Red Wings pound Blue Jackets, 9-1

2009-11-12T04:30:17Z

Detroit scored four unanswered goals in first period vs. Central Division leader.

Lumen Christi will face different Madison team

2009-11-12T03:45:42Z

This is not your older brother's Madison Heights Madison football team waiting for Lumen Christi on Friday night in the regional round of the Division 5 high school playoffs.Forget that the Titans pasted Madison 41-6 in 2007 in a battle...

Tigers can't afford to sit idle during trade talks

2009-11-12T02:30:00Z

But is letting go of top pitching talent Edwin Jackson worth the gamble?

Red Wings claim forward Drew Miller off waivers

2009-11-11T19:18:41Z

Miller has no points and two penalty minutes in 14 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season.

Jensen event shows area's strong ties to cross country

2009-11-11T16:56:48Z

Just about every year in early November, Jon and Sue Jensen make the hour-and-a-half trip from near Grand Rapids to Jackson.They travel here from their home in Wayland to have dinner with about 500 people, most of whom they don't...

Hanover-Horton volleyball team eliminated in regional by tough-serving Potterville

2009-11-11T05:15:01Z

Citizen Patriot | Dave WeatherwaxBrianne Wollpert, left, and Jasmin Bachelder of Hanover-Horton attempt to block the shot of Kaila Cook of Potterville during Tuesday's Class C regional semifinal at Leslie High School.LESLIE — Too many points were over before they...

JCC women's basketball team picks up first win of the season

2009-11-11T05:13:50Z

Jackson Community College women's basketball coach Andrew Hoaglin has a good feeling about this year's squad.The trick may be getting his players to believe the same thing."As soon as these girls realize how good they are, they're going to be...

Area college roundup: Spring Arbor volleyball team wins at Mid-Central Conference tourney

2009-11-11T05:12:21Z

Four Spring Arbor University players had at least 13 kills to help the Cougars defeat St. Francis 25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-7 in the first round of the Mid-Central Conference volleyball tournament Tuesday.Spring Arbor, the fourth seed, will play top-seeded...

For Lions and their fans, here's hoping quarterback Matthew Stafford is playing hurt

2009-11-11T00:00:09Z

If his knee wasn't a factor vs. Seattle, the 1-7 Lions have a big problem.

Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco wins second Gold Glove in three seasons

2009-11-10T21:19:51Z

Polanco was the lone Tigers player among this year's winners.

Spring Arbor University's men's basketball team to get test from Western Michigan University

2009-11-10T05:11:11Z

Citizen Patriot file photoThen-junior forward Rob Boss drives the ball to the hoop during a game against Bethel College last season.The tests are coming fast and furious in the young season for the Spring Arbor University men's basketball team.Unbeaten Spring...

Albion women's soccer to open Division III playoffs Saturday

2009-11-10T05:08:10Z

The Albion College women's soccer team will begin play Saturday at Augustana (Ill.) in the NCAA Division III tournament.The 63-team bracket was announced Monday.Game time for the first-round game between Albion (9-4-5) and Augustana (18-1-1) is 5 p.m. The winner...

All-Area Tennis: Ace for 2009 is Joey White

2009-11-10T05:06:41Z

Joey White lost in the second round of the high school state tennis tournament at Kalamazoo College, but was satisfied as he walked off the court for the final time knowing he gave it his all.White ended his senior season...

Hanover-Horton volleyball team hopes for dividends in regional

2009-11-10T05:05:45Z

Citizen Patriot • Katie RauschFor much of the fall, this was not a typical Hanover-Horton High School volleyball season.Now it is.Hanover-Horton struggled to a losing record for the first time since the program's infancy more than 30 years ago.But with...

Todd and Jill Reichard roll to Classic Mixed Doubles bowling title

2009-11-10T05:03:24Z

Shannon Henman started with a five-bagger and Jamie Henman posted four in a row to start the final two-game match of the Classic Mixed Doubles Tournament on Sunday. But Jill and Todd Reichard were undaunted.

Former Red Wing Steve Yzerman's Hockey Hall of Fame nod 'greatest honor'

2009-11-09T03:00:54Z

Red Wings senior vice president Jimmy Devellano, who drafted Yzerman, said the former captain's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame "puts some finality to a great career."

Lions blow 17-point lead in 32-20 loss to Seahawks

2009-11-09T02:20:41Z

Stafford threw three INTs as Detroit was outscored 22-0 in the second and third quarters.

Pistons hit offensive boards hard, rally for 88-81 win against 76ers

2009-11-09T00:00:01Z

Detroit finished with a 15-4 run after trailing by four points in the fourth quarter.

Red Wings fall to Maple Leafs, 5-1, and lose forward Jason Williams to broken leg

2009-11-08T04:00:13Z

Williams is the third Detroit forward lost to a long-term injury.

Hanover-Horton girls run away with Division 3 state cross country championship

2009-11-08T03:37:32Z

Citizen Patriot | Katie RauschMegan Hubbard of Hanover-Horton races toward the finish line during the Division 3 state championships Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. There was as much a sense of relief as rejoicing Saturday when the Hanover-Horton High School...