http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/The latest news and notes on high school sports in the Jackson, Michigan area.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe latest news and notes on high school sports in the Jackson, Michigan area.citpat_hssportshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/IUSJc68MkAk/district_draws.htmlGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotThu, 05 Feb 2009 21:45:44 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.1990642 ]]>All of the district draws involving Jackson-area girls basketball teams have been posted. Three more weeks remain in the regular season, and then it's on to the tournament....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/02/district_draws.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/SPnQfhf8o5s/girls_basketball_power_poll_9.htmlgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotMon, 02 Feb 2009 21:51:03 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2146687 ]]>This week's Citizen Patriot girls basketball power poll:...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/02/girls_basketball_power_poll_9.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/xsbIr7hdNGI/boys_basketball_power_poll_wee.htmlMike Pryson | Jackson Citizen PatriotMon, 02 Feb 2009 09:47:09 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2142132 ]]>Boys basketball power poll for Jackson-area teams with records heading into the week:...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/02/boys_basketball_power_poll_wee.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/-xZGTdPPXTY/girls_basketball_power_poll_8.htmlgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotTue, 27 Jan 2009 17:53:29 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2115607 ]]>This week's Citizen Patriot girls basketball power poll, with records through Jan. 24:...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/girls_basketball_power_poll_8.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/8RC4cRU-WU4/napoleonnew_lothrop_good_sched_1.htmlNapoleongirls basketballgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotSat, 24 Jan 2009 18:09:03 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2101529 ]]>There won't be another girls basketball game between Napoleon and New Lothrop next year, but the two-year home-and-home series that concluded Saturday was an example of outstanding high school sports scheduling. There should be more examples like it....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/napoleonnew_lothrop_good_sched_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/yKH6ssR_ZLM/leslie_concord_earn_mhsaa_good.htmlJackson Citizen Patriot staffMon, 19 Jan 2009 07:07:36 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2069302 ]]>The Leslie High School football team and Concord girls volleyball squad were among nearly 200 teams honored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for sportsmanship during fall tournament play. The MHSAA, through reports submitted by tournament managers at football,...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/leslie_concord_earn_mhsaa_good.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/C0hHlLENSBc/lumen_christi_hockey_falls_to.htmlLumen ChristiJackson Citizen Patriot staffSat, 17 Jan 2009 19:23:24 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2065495 ]]>Drew Brown scored 49 seconds into overtime to lift Chelsea to a 5-4 win over Lumen Christi at the Optimist Ice Arena on Saturday night. Chris Wegrzyn scored two goals for Lumen Christi, which also got goals from Bryon Guerin...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/lumen_christi_hockey_falls_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/HWcZxqYlQhI/gifford_hustles_all_the_time_f.htmlCascadesNapoleongirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotFri, 16 Jan 2009 21:58:01 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2061514 ]]>You can take your pick of who the best player is on the Napoleon girls basketball team. It depends on what you're looking for, and really you never know who the Pirates' star is going to be from night to...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/gifford_hustles_all_the_time_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/XPN_62JhL6g/flopping_draws_rare_technical.htmlBoys basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotSat, 10 Jan 2009 18:08:30 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2024743 ]]>Fans, players and coaches alike were surprised and probably somewhat confused to see a technical foul called Thursday night in the boys basketball game between Hanover-Horton and Michigan Center. They were surprised and confused because the call is so seldom...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/flopping_draws_rare_technical.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/N7HAl5H4mSQ/east_lansing_impresses.htmlJacksongirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotFri, 09 Jan 2009 18:42:38 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.2021524 ]]>The East Lansing girls basketball team beat Jackson 74-38 on Friday. Jackson coach Jerry Malone was happy with the effort of his team and also impressed with the Trojans, who were the Class A state runners-up last season and are...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/east_lansing_impresses.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/6doZCTKTo64/remembering_shorty_jones.htmlJacksonwrestlingJackson Citizen Patriot staffSat, 03 Jan 2009 16:45:47 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_hssports//2409.1991346 ]]>His nickname was "Shorty," but Evan Jones was a giant on the wrestling mat. Evan "Shorty" Jones, who died on Dec. 28 at the age of 68, carved quite a path of wrestling success during his days as a coach....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2009/01/remembering_shorty_jones.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/uLsxADfoHf4/crazy_schedules.htmlgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotFri, 26 Dec 2008 19:24:12 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1962299 ]]>Looking over some of the area's girls basketball schedules, there are some very quirky things going on this year. When the holiday break is over, we're going to talk to some athletic directors and see how these things came about....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/12/crazy_schedules.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/mINBTv18WY0/girls_basketball_power_poll_7.htmlgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotMon, 22 Dec 2008 18:11:41 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1945998 ]]>This week's Citizen Patriot girls basketball power poll: Class A-B 1. Columbia Central (5-1). Golden Eagles, whose only loss is to Napoleon, move into the top spot. 2. Northwest (2-3). Mounties searching for offense, scoring fewer than 40 points in...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/12/girls_basketball_power_poll_7.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/62y8MnnqdsY/girls_basketball_power_poll_6.htmlgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotTue, 16 Dec 2008 16:33:37 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1918400 ]]>This week's Citizen Patriot girls basketball power poll: Class A-B 1. Northwest (2-2). Mounties have been up and down early in the season. 2. Columbia Central (4-1). Three straight games over 60 points -- the Golden Eagles can score it....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/12/girls_basketball_power_poll_6.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/-DUuMcA9MLE/concords_baker_out.htmlConcordgirls basketballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotSat, 13 Dec 2008 08:12:46 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1901939 ]]>The season was already shaping up as a tough one for the Concord girls basketball team, and things got worse for the Yellow Jackets in the preseason. Cassandra Baker, one of just four returning letterwinners, suffered a torn ACL in...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/12/concords_baker_out.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/ZkEMs4Im4Wg/picking_allarea_teams.htmlAnalysisGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotFri, 12 Dec 2008 16:48:51 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1901874 ]]>As the Citizen Patriot finishes announcing All-Area teams for the fall with the football team's presentation Saturday, here's a little insight into how the all-area teams are picked. There are probably some misconceptions about the process....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/12/picking_allarea_teams.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/LGZrdr1rJYA/monroe_st_mary_roster.htmlFootballGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotSun, 23 Nov 2008 10:07:53 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1813306 ]]>There was an interesting addition to the roster for Monroe St. Mary in the program for Saturday's Division 6 semifinal game against Leslie. At least it's something I've never seen before on a high school roster....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/11/monroe_st_mary_roster.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/JddTlcfIYMw/grass_lake_ruling.htmlFootballGrass LakeGary Kalahar | Jackson Citizen PatriotMon, 17 Nov 2008 05:50:34 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1784006 ]]>Grass Lake football fans upset about the way the first half of Saturday's game against Ravenna ended might want to understand a few things. The half ended with an inadvertent whistle on a play that saw Grass Lake's Nate Ochs...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/11/grass_lake_ruling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/Ohx0Qy2iWwg/titans_reach_football_playoff.htmlFootballMike Pryson | Jackson Citizen PatriotSat, 08 Nov 2008 21:33:27 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1745447 ]]>Lumen Christi High School's Division 5 football playoff win over Onsted on Nov. 7 was the Titans' 50th lifetime victory in the postseason, dating back to the football team's first playoff appearance in 1977. Lumen Christi is 50-10 in postseason...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/11/titans_reach_football_playoff.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_hssports/~3/6rwTITr4e8U/rematch_for_grass_lake_manches.htmlMike Pryson | Jackson Citizen PatriotWed, 15 Oct 2008 14:53:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_hssports//2409.1606640 ]]> Which area football team will go deepest in the state tournament? | BuzzDash polls The Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoffs is a big topic of discussion on several Web sites, but none take the playoffs more seriously...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_hssports/2008/10/rematch_for_grass_lake_manches.htmlnonadult