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Did You Know That Tee-Ball Was Invented in Michigan?
Most of us played it when we were younger, but did you know that tee-ball was actually invented in Michigan?. According to some, it all started in Albion back in the 1950s when a man named Jerome (Jerry) Sacharski decided to place a ball on a tee in order to make it easier for smaller kids to hit the ball. According to the Washington Post, Sacharski "couldn't bear to turn away young children who clamored to play baseball."
Hillsdale track and field athletes earn top 10 finishes at MITCA D3 Team State Championship
CLARE — Hillsdale track and field teams qualified for the MITCA D3 team state championships and competed this weekend against some of the best teams in the state. The Hornet boys track team took ninth and the girls team took 10th. Several Hillsdale athletes had top 10 finishes in...
Her biggest adventure yet: Jackson County native prepares to row across Pacific Ocean
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Cassidy Hurd has never wanted to be defined by what others thought of her. As a student athlete at Napoleon High School years ago, she said she was told she’d never leave her hometown and that her skills on the volleyball court weren’t up to par. It wasn’t easy, she said, but she took several leaps of faith to prove them wrong, including playing college volleyball and moving to Hawaii.
North Adams-Jerome pitcher throws second no-hitter of the season before the playoffs begin
HILLSDALE COUNTY — Pitching has been a key strength for North Adams-Jerome baseball this season, and it looks to be a strength for the team heading into the postseason after junior pitcher Connor McKay threw his second no hitter of the season, this one against Pittsford in a 6-0 victory. More: Jonesville's regional champion boys 4x400 team wins conference in state tuneup ...
Hillsdale Academy girls track team wins MITCA D4 team state; Colts boys place second
After winning in 2021 and 2023, the Hillsdale Academy girls track team added another MITCA team title to their collection. The Colts won the Division 4 state championship meet with a final score of 1,492 points. They defeated second place Gobles and third place Frankfort to win the 2024 championship. Junior Caroline Roberts had the team's lone individual win, taking first place in the 800 meters with a time of 2 minutes, 27.10 seconds. Teammates Audrey...
Check out the final girls track and field Hillsdale Area Best Rankings before the meet
HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale Area Best Meet is just a few days away. The culmination of Hilldale County track and field for the 2024 spring season will be held in Hayden Park at Hillsdale College. The meet is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, and many state qualified athletes in the area will battle one last time before the MHSAA state finals.
Jonesville's regional champion boys 4x400 team wins conference in state tuneup
JACKSON — The Jonesville track teams brought home first place medals from their first-ever Cascades conference championship meet. The Comet boys and girls track teams each had conference champions in respective events. As a team, the Comet boys track squad took second, behind champion Napoleon. The girls track squad...
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