Jackson Northwest beat Western, 47-7, on Friday, denying the Panthers a trip to the playoffs and ending their own season 3-6.
The Mounties started the year 0-3 but won two of their final three games.
Read Mike Pryson's story in the Jackson Citizen Patriot here.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Playing the spoiler
The Mounties have never gone undefeated but they have finished three seasons with one loss.
The last time that happened -- in 1974 -- the lone loss came to Western, 21-6.
Just a little piece of history to ponder as the Mounties prepare to play the spoiler this week and keep the Panthers out of the playoffs.
Records according to michigan-football.com.
The last time that happened -- in 1974 -- the lone loss came to Western, 21-6.
Just a little piece of history to ponder as the Mounties prepare to play the spoiler this week and keep the Panthers out of the playoffs.
Records according to michigan-football.com.
Cit-Pat, MLive story, stats and photos from Jackson High-Northwest game
Click here to read Mike Pryson's story in the Jackson Citizen Patriot and see photos from Friday's Jackson High-Northwest game.
MLIve team stats here.
MLive player stats here.
MLIve team stats here.
MLive player stats here.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Jackson beats Northwest, 38-20
Jackson Northwest took the opening drive 67 yards in 14 plays for a touchdown.
But after that, the ball game belonged to Jackson High, which scored the next four touchdowns.
The Vikings beat the Mounties 38-20 Friday night at Withington Stadium.
With the win, Jackson High improves to 5-3, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The Mounties slip to 2-6.
Northwest's season finale will be at home next week against Western.
It could be a huge game for the Panthers. Western needs one more win to qualify for the playoffs and they were losing badly to Ida.
The Mounties could play spoiler next week.
But after that, the ball game belonged to Jackson High, which scored the next four touchdowns.
The Vikings beat the Mounties 38-20 Friday night at Withington Stadium.
With the win, Jackson High improves to 5-3, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The Mounties slip to 2-6.
Northwest's season finale will be at home next week against Western.
It could be a huge game for the Panthers. Western needs one more win to qualify for the playoffs and they were losing badly to Ida.
The Mounties could play spoiler next week.
Mounties score late
The Mounties scored late to pull a little closer to Jackson High in the final minutes.
The Vikings lead 38-20.
The Vikings lead 38-20.
Jackson scores again: 38-13
With about 4 minutes left in the game, Jackson High has scored again.
The Vikings now lead the Mounties, 38-13.
Listen live here.
The Vikings now lead the Mounties, 38-13.
Listen live here.
After 3 quarters: Jackson 32, Northwest 13
Jackson High has the only 7 points of the second half so far.
The Vikings lead Northwest 32-13 after three quarters.
Listen live here.
The Vikings lead Northwest 32-13 after three quarters.
Listen live here.
Jackson Vikings lead Northwest Mounties, 25-13, at halftime
The Mounties scored with about 30 seconds left in the half to narrow the gap to 25-13 at halftime.
The extra point was blocked.
Listen to the second half here on WIBM.
The extra point was blocked.
Listen to the second half here on WIBM.
Jackson High beating Northwest, 25-7
Late in the first half at Withington Stadium, Jackson High is up 25-7.
"The flood gates are open here," WKHM/WIBM radio announcer Greg O'Connor said.
The Mounties put the first points on the board but Jackson High has scored four straight touchdowns.
"The flood gates are open here," WKHM/WIBM radio announcer Greg O'Connor said.
The Mounties put the first points on the board but Jackson High has scored four straight touchdowns.
Vikings up 19-7 over Northwest
Jackson High has taken a 19-7 lead with 7:10 remaining in the second quarter.
The Vikings went for 2 and were stopped.
Listen here live.
The Vikings went for 2 and were stopped.
Listen here live.
Vikings tie the score, 7-7, in the first quarter
The Jackson Vikings quickly matched the Mounties opening drive, tying the game 7-7 in the first quarter.
Listen live here.
Listen live here.
Mounties lead Jackson, 7-0, in the first quarter
Northwest took the opening drive 67 yards in 14 plays.
The extra point is good and the Mounties lead 7-0.
Listen live here on WIBM.
The extra point is good and the Mounties lead 7-0.
Listen live here on WIBM.
Massey Ratings predicts Jackson High win over Northwest
The Massey Ratings computer is predicting that Jackson High will beat Northwest, 28-17.
We'll see.
Kick is in little more than an hour.
Listen here. Click "Listen to WIBM Live!"
We'll see.
Kick is in little more than an hour.
Listen here. Click "Listen to WIBM Live!"
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
WKHM will broadcast Friday's Northwest-Jackson High game from Withington Stadium
WKHM (970 AM) plans to broadcast Friday's game between Jackson Northwest and Jackson High.
The game is being played at Withington Stadium.
Click for the link to listen.
The Mounties (2-5) are looking to salvage their season and also to get some payback from last year's turnover-laden 22-21 loss to the Vikings. (Read last year's Jackson Citizen Patriot story here).
Jackson High (4-3) must win its final two games to earn an automatic playoff bid.
The game is being played at Withington Stadium.
Click for the link to listen.
The Mounties (2-5) are looking to salvage their season and also to get some payback from last year's turnover-laden 22-21 loss to the Vikings. (Read last year's Jackson Citizen Patriot story here).
Jackson High (4-3) must win its final two games to earn an automatic playoff bid.
Monday, October 12, 2009
For Jackson High, playoffs start Friday against Northwest
Jackson High needs to win its final two games to secure an automatic bid to the playoffs.
The first of those two games is Friday at Withington Stadium against Northwest.
"This is one of those throw-out-the-records games," Jackson High coach Jack Fairly told the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Read the Citizen Patriot story here.
The first of those two games is Friday at Withington Stadium against Northwest.
"This is one of those throw-out-the-records games," Jackson High coach Jack Fairly told the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Read the Citizen Patriot story here.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Jackson Northwest beats Lansing Waverly, 21-6
Jackson Northwest beat Lansing Waverly, 21-6, Friday to improve to 2-5.
The Mounties did not throw the ball once but running back Jordan Piepkow rushed for 265 yards in front of the homecoming crowd.
Read the Jackson Citizen Patriot story here.
Next week, Northwest heads to Withington Stadium to take on Jackson High.
The Vikings are 4-3 after losing Friday to Grand Ledge, 21-20. They must beat the Mounties if they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Mounties did not throw the ball once but running back Jordan Piepkow rushed for 265 yards in front of the homecoming crowd.
Read the Jackson Citizen Patriot story here.
Next week, Northwest heads to Withington Stadium to take on Jackson High.
The Vikings are 4-3 after losing Friday to Grand Ledge, 21-20. They must beat the Mounties if they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Homecoming week: Looking for a win
It's homecoming week at Jackson Northwest and the Mounties are looking for a win Friday against Lansing Waverly.
Both squads are 1-5 but, stats-wise, Northwest is playing tougher than its record shows.
Not to jinx the Mounties but they've won two straight against the Warriors. And the Massey Ratings computer is predicting a 33-25 Northwest win.
Waverly's lone win this year is a 21-6 victory over Owosso. The Mounties lost to Owosso 21-20 in Week 3.
Northwest won't have a winning season this year but a victory Friday could set them up for a strong finish.
Next week, the Mounties play at Withington Stadium against the 4-2 Jackson Vikings.
Northwest lost to the Vikings last year in a 1-point thriller.
And for the season finale, Northwest hosts the resurgent Western Panthers (5-1).
Northwest has not lost to Western, their longest-running rival, since 2002.
Both squads are 1-5 but, stats-wise, Northwest is playing tougher than its record shows.
Not to jinx the Mounties but they've won two straight against the Warriors. And the Massey Ratings computer is predicting a 33-25 Northwest win.
Waverly's lone win this year is a 21-6 victory over Owosso. The Mounties lost to Owosso 21-20 in Week 3.
Northwest won't have a winning season this year but a victory Friday could set them up for a strong finish.
Next week, the Mounties play at Withington Stadium against the 4-2 Jackson Vikings.
Northwest lost to the Vikings last year in a 1-point thriller.
And for the season finale, Northwest hosts the resurgent Western Panthers (5-1).
Northwest has not lost to Western, their longest-running rival, since 2002.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Jordan Piepkow rushed for 190 yards in Northwest loss to Mason
Jordan Piepkow rushed for 190 yards in Northwest loss to Mason on Friday night.
Here's the story from the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Here's the story from the Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Mason Bulldogs beat Jackson Northwest, 28-6
The Mason Bulldogs beat the Jackson Northwest Mounties, 28-6, Friday night in Mason.
MLive score here.
The Bulldogs move to 6-0 while the Mounties fall to 1-5.
Northwest next week will host 1-5 Lansing Waverly. The Warriors lost Friday to St. Johns, 41-20.
It's been a season of familiar scores for Northwest, which lost last week to Lansing Sexton by the identical score of 28-6. In their first three games, the Mounties scored 20 points each night.
MLive score here.
The Bulldogs move to 6-0 while the Mounties fall to 1-5.
Northwest next week will host 1-5 Lansing Waverly. The Warriors lost Friday to St. Johns, 41-20.
It's been a season of familiar scores for Northwest, which lost last week to Lansing Sexton by the identical score of 28-6. In their first three games, the Mounties scored 20 points each night.
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