The Mounties fell to the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds Friday night at a home by a score of 14-6.
Here's the Jackson Citizen Patriot/MLive story.
Northwest is now 1-4 this season.
Next Friday, the Mounties will host Lansing Waverly.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Mounties to face old rivals in CAAC realignment
A realignment of the Capital Area Activities Conference will put Jackson Northwest in the CAAC Gold division, according to a story in the Jackson Citizen Patriot (www.mlive.com/jackson)
The Mounties will no longer be in the same division as St. Johns, Owosso and Lansing Sexton.
Instead, Northwest will group with Mason, Lansing Waverly, Eaton Rapids, Charlotte and Lumen Christi.
The Titans, however, will continue to play football in a different conference.
Next to Western, Eaton Rapids is the team the Mounties have faced the most over the years (24 times, with the Greyhounds holding a 14-10 advantage).
Northwest has played Charlotte 16 times, winning just two of those match-ups.
The Cit-Pat also reports that the Mounties are seeking admission to the Southern Michigan Activities Association, which the paper first reported about in January 2010.
The SMAA, according to MLive's High School Sports site, includes for football: Western, Columbia Central, Leslie, Albion, Hillsdale and Stockbridge.
However, Northwest is unlikely to gain entry into the SMAA for 2011-12, the Cit-Pat reports, without a second school also joining the conference.
The Mounties will no longer be in the same division as St. Johns, Owosso and Lansing Sexton.
Instead, Northwest will group with Mason, Lansing Waverly, Eaton Rapids, Charlotte and Lumen Christi.
The Titans, however, will continue to play football in a different conference.
Next to Western, Eaton Rapids is the team the Mounties have faced the most over the years (24 times, with the Greyhounds holding a 14-10 advantage).
Northwest has played Charlotte 16 times, winning just two of those match-ups.
The Cit-Pat also reports that the Mounties are seeking admission to the Southern Michigan Activities Association, which the paper first reported about in January 2010.
The SMAA, according to MLive's High School Sports site, includes for football: Western, Columbia Central, Leslie, Albion, Hillsdale and Stockbridge.
However, Northwest is unlikely to gain entry into the SMAA for 2011-12, the Cit-Pat reports, without a second school also joining the conference.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Renewed rivalry with Eaton Rapids in 2011?
I'm a bit behind on this one, but after reading the high school enrollment figures on the MSHAA website, I started Googling around about Eaton Rapids.
You see, according to the MHSAA, Northwest and Eaton Rapids have nearly identical enrollments (945 for ER, 931 for NW).
Other than Western, Northwest has played Eaton Rapids the most through the years (24 times, with the Greyhounds holding a 14-10 advantage).
And Eaton Rapids is only 14 miles from Northwest, compared to, say, St. Johns, which is 56 miles, or Owosso, which is 70 miles away.
Well, it turns out that earlier this year, the 26-team Capital Area Activities Conference did some realigning and, starting in 2011, Northwest and Eaton Rapids will both compete in the Gold Division. Read the Jackson Citizen Patriot story.
Lumen Christi is also in the division for all sports but football. Here's the CAAC's website with the breakdown.
The Mounties last played in Eaton Rapids in 2006. And although Northwest won the last four games, three of them were by one touchdown.
In fact, 14 of the 24 games these two teams have played have been decided by 8 points or fewer.
Bringing back this rivalry ought to be good for both schools.
You see, according to the MHSAA, Northwest and Eaton Rapids have nearly identical enrollments (945 for ER, 931 for NW).
Other than Western, Northwest has played Eaton Rapids the most through the years (24 times, with the Greyhounds holding a 14-10 advantage).
And Eaton Rapids is only 14 miles from Northwest, compared to, say, St. Johns, which is 56 miles, or Owosso, which is 70 miles away.
Well, it turns out that earlier this year, the 26-team Capital Area Activities Conference did some realigning and, starting in 2011, Northwest and Eaton Rapids will both compete in the Gold Division. Read the Jackson Citizen Patriot story.
Lumen Christi is also in the division for all sports but football. Here's the CAAC's website with the breakdown.
The Mounties last played in Eaton Rapids in 2006. And although Northwest won the last four games, three of them were by one touchdown.
In fact, 14 of the 24 games these two teams have played have been decided by 8 points or fewer.
Bringing back this rivalry ought to be good for both schools.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Northwest football archive: Nov. 1, 1985
Eaton Rapids 28
Northwest 14
Mountie Stadium
Nov. 1, 1985
This story has been republished from the Leslie Local.
"Mounties Drop Season Finale -- 28-14"
By Jeff Rietsma
Albert Payne sure wasn't a very nice guest. Payne and the rest of the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds came to Northwest last Friday night and won the season finale in varsity football, 28-14.
Payne was like a robot...wind him up and watch him go. The 5'5" senior carried the ball 29 times for 300 yards, a record for most yards gained by an individual at Northwest's stadium.
It was pleasant weather for the season ending game. A warm strong wind blew steadily throughout the night while a near full house watched on band night.
Northwest got on the board first when senior Spencer Byrd dashed one yard for the touchdown with seven minutes left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion failed and Northwest led, 6-0. The 51-yard drive took 12 plays.
The Greyhounds came back on their very next possession when Payne scored one of his three touchdowns. The drive started from Northwest's 45-yard line. Five plays and an extra point later, the visitors led, 7-6. The score remained the same for the rest of the first half.
Eaton Rapids added 13 third quarter points and eight in the fourth quarter until Northwest got another touchdown when Spencer Byrd scored again -- this time from the six-yard line. Mountie quarterback Mike Richmond connected to Jay Ciokajlo for the two point conversion. That score came at the 8:58 mark and wrapped up the scoring for the 1985 season.
It was a bittersweet season for those senior's on this year's team. The squad finished with a 1-8 record, with the sole victory coming in the seventh game against Columbia Central, a 14-7 homecoming victory.
The Mounties gave 100 percent this year, but even with the strong effort, the injury of Ed Mosson was felt throughout the entire season.
"It's hard to determine how much of a factor he was, but these kids had to learn to play without him and they haven't done that before. It certainly had an impact on us somewhat, but we did our best to overcome that," said Mountie head coach Tom Goodwin.
Mosson broke his collarbone in the first game of the season against Jackson High. But Goodwin was quick to point out that Mosson wasn't the only player with excellent ability on this year's team.
"We still had some other good players. Take Bruce Thoms, Spencer Byrd, Kevin Miller and Mike Richmond. I think they performed extremely well," Goodwin said.
Unfortunately, the players he mentioned are all seniors who won't be back next year. Some other seniors those services will be missed include Scott Robertson, Jay Ciokajlo, Dave Weller, and Dan Sowers.
With 14 juniors on this year's team though, the 1986 season looks promising for Northwest.
"They're a good group of juniors. It all depends on what happens between now and next summer, and how much work they put into it," Goodwin added. Top prospects include Doug Decker, Jim Hanchett, Ross Dandurand, Brian David, Brian Wasilew, Greg Ciokajlo, and Mark Smith.
Northwest's offense scored a total of 77 points this season, while the defense gave up 173. A strong improvement over last year's team, who gained 58 points and gave up 256.
"Last year we were 0-9, so we improved 100 percent. It shows that we're a better football team this year," Goodwin reasoned.
Goodwin has completed his seventh season as head coach at Northwest, and sports a 21-41 record. One of his major accomplishments was in 1982 when his team won the Twin Valley league.
"That was one of my highlights here, but I can remember two or three other big ball games that we weren't supposed to win that we did. In 1981, the year Marshall won the Twin Valley Conference, we beat them and the number two team. Ironically, we lost to the the bottom three teams in the same year. But that's all part of the game."
One thing that Goodwin didn't overlook this season was the fan support. Even at away games, Northwest fans sometimes out-numbered the home team fans.
"That tells you a little bit about the parents, about the type of ball players we have, and a little bit about pride and enthusiasm. But the big thing is that the fans are there game after game and they supported us well," he said.
Against Eaton Rapids, Byrd and Richmond combined for 105 rushing yards. Richmond completed seven of 21 passes for 77 yards and no interceptions. The Mounties ended up with 280 total yards, to Eaton Rapids' 443 yards. Richmond and Ross Dandurand each handled five tackles.
Though the statistics favored Eaton Rapids, Northwest had a little bit more of something that Eaton Rapids didn't...pride. For nine weeks these same Mounties were out giving it their all, almost always in a losing effort.
But one thing that won't be forgotten about the season will be the seniors who played on this year's team. A group of athletes with a promising future.
Northwest 14
Mountie Stadium
Nov. 1, 1985
This story has been republished from the Leslie Local.
"Mounties Drop Season Finale -- 28-14"
By Jeff Rietsma
Albert Payne sure wasn't a very nice guest. Payne and the rest of the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds came to Northwest last Friday night and won the season finale in varsity football, 28-14.
Payne was like a robot...wind him up and watch him go. The 5'5" senior carried the ball 29 times for 300 yards, a record for most yards gained by an individual at Northwest's stadium.
It was pleasant weather for the season ending game. A warm strong wind blew steadily throughout the night while a near full house watched on band night.
Northwest got on the board first when senior Spencer Byrd dashed one yard for the touchdown with seven minutes left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion failed and Northwest led, 6-0. The 51-yard drive took 12 plays.
The Greyhounds came back on their very next possession when Payne scored one of his three touchdowns. The drive started from Northwest's 45-yard line. Five plays and an extra point later, the visitors led, 7-6. The score remained the same for the rest of the first half.
Eaton Rapids added 13 third quarter points and eight in the fourth quarter until Northwest got another touchdown when Spencer Byrd scored again -- this time from the six-yard line. Mountie quarterback Mike Richmond connected to Jay Ciokajlo for the two point conversion. That score came at the 8:58 mark and wrapped up the scoring for the 1985 season.
It was a bittersweet season for those senior's on this year's team. The squad finished with a 1-8 record, with the sole victory coming in the seventh game against Columbia Central, a 14-7 homecoming victory.
The Mounties gave 100 percent this year, but even with the strong effort, the injury of Ed Mosson was felt throughout the entire season.
"It's hard to determine how much of a factor he was, but these kids had to learn to play without him and they haven't done that before. It certainly had an impact on us somewhat, but we did our best to overcome that," said Mountie head coach Tom Goodwin.
Mosson broke his collarbone in the first game of the season against Jackson High. But Goodwin was quick to point out that Mosson wasn't the only player with excellent ability on this year's team.
"We still had some other good players. Take Bruce Thoms, Spencer Byrd, Kevin Miller and Mike Richmond. I think they performed extremely well," Goodwin said.
Unfortunately, the players he mentioned are all seniors who won't be back next year. Some other seniors those services will be missed include Scott Robertson, Jay Ciokajlo, Dave Weller, and Dan Sowers.
With 14 juniors on this year's team though, the 1986 season looks promising for Northwest.
"They're a good group of juniors. It all depends on what happens between now and next summer, and how much work they put into it," Goodwin added. Top prospects include Doug Decker, Jim Hanchett, Ross Dandurand, Brian David, Brian Wasilew, Greg Ciokajlo, and Mark Smith.
Northwest's offense scored a total of 77 points this season, while the defense gave up 173. A strong improvement over last year's team, who gained 58 points and gave up 256.
"Last year we were 0-9, so we improved 100 percent. It shows that we're a better football team this year," Goodwin reasoned.
Goodwin has completed his seventh season as head coach at Northwest, and sports a 21-41 record. One of his major accomplishments was in 1982 when his team won the Twin Valley league.
"That was one of my highlights here, but I can remember two or three other big ball games that we weren't supposed to win that we did. In 1981, the year Marshall won the Twin Valley Conference, we beat them and the number two team. Ironically, we lost to the the bottom three teams in the same year. But that's all part of the game."
One thing that Goodwin didn't overlook this season was the fan support. Even at away games, Northwest fans sometimes out-numbered the home team fans.
"That tells you a little bit about the parents, about the type of ball players we have, and a little bit about pride and enthusiasm. But the big thing is that the fans are there game after game and they supported us well," he said.
Against Eaton Rapids, Byrd and Richmond combined for 105 rushing yards. Richmond completed seven of 21 passes for 77 yards and no interceptions. The Mounties ended up with 280 total yards, to Eaton Rapids' 443 yards. Richmond and Ross Dandurand each handled five tackles.
Though the statistics favored Eaton Rapids, Northwest had a little bit more of something that Eaton Rapids didn't...pride. For nine weeks these same Mounties were out giving it their all, almost always in a losing effort.
But one thing that won't be forgotten about the season will be the seniors who played on this year's team. A group of athletes with a promising future.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Rivals archive: Northwest vs. Eaton Rapids
Northwest has played Eaton Rapids 26 times.
The Greyhounds lead the series 15-11
2010s
2012 - Northwest 28, Eaton Rapids 27 (1 OT)
The Greyhounds lead the series 15-11
2010s
2012 - Northwest 28, Eaton Rapids 27 (1 OT)
2011 - Eaton Rapids 14, Northwest 6
2000s
2006 - Northwest 21, Eaton Rapids 14
2005 - Northwest 28, Eaton Rapids 21
2004 - Northwest 13, Eaton Rapids 6
2003 - Northwest 24, Eaton Rapids 0
2002 - Eaton Rapids 24, Northwest 19
2001 - Northwest 16, Eaton Rapids 0
2000 - Northwest 14, Eaton Rapids 12
1990s
1999 - Eaton Rapids 17, Northwest 14
1998 - Northwest 24, Eaton Rapids 7
1997 - Northwest 16, Eaton Rapids 6
1996 - Eaton Rapids 7, Northwest 6
1995 - Northwest 28, Eaton Rapids 0
1994 - Eaton Rapids 13, Northwest 7
1993 - Eaton Rapids 20, Northwest 13
1992 - Eaton Rapids 61, Northwest 28
1991 - Northwest 10, Eaton Rapids 6
1990 - Eaton Rapids 21, Northwest 14
1980s
1989 - Eaton Rapids 14, Northwest 6
1988 - Eaton Rapids 28, Northwest 20
1987 - Eaton Rapids 18, Northwest 6
1986 - Eaton Rapids 42, Northwest 0
1985 - Eaton Rapids 28, Northwest 14
1984 - Eaton Rapids 47, Northwest 12
1983 - Eaton Rapids 6, Northwest 0
Scores come from michigan-football.com.
2000s
2006 - Northwest 21, Eaton Rapids 14
2005 - Northwest 28, Eaton Rapids 21
2004 - Northwest 13, Eaton Rapids 6
2003 - Northwest 24, Eaton Rapids 0
2002 - Eaton Rapids 24, Northwest 19
2001 - Northwest 16, Eaton Rapids 0
2000 - Northwest 14, Eaton Rapids 12
1990s
1999 - Eaton Rapids 17, Northwest 14
1998 - Northwest 24, Eaton Rapids 7
1997 - Northwest 16, Eaton Rapids 6
1996 - Eaton Rapids 7, Northwest 6
1995 - Northwest 28, Eaton Rapids 0
1994 - Eaton Rapids 13, Northwest 7
1993 - Eaton Rapids 20, Northwest 13
1992 - Eaton Rapids 61, Northwest 28
1991 - Northwest 10, Eaton Rapids 6
1990 - Eaton Rapids 21, Northwest 14
1980s
1989 - Eaton Rapids 14, Northwest 6
1988 - Eaton Rapids 28, Northwest 20
1987 - Eaton Rapids 18, Northwest 6
1986 - Eaton Rapids 42, Northwest 0
1985 - Eaton Rapids 28, Northwest 14
1984 - Eaton Rapids 47, Northwest 12
1983 - Eaton Rapids 6, Northwest 0
Scores come from michigan-football.com.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
60 points!
The 60 points scored by the Mounties in beating Western Friday was the third time in school history Northwest has put up at least 60 points in a football game, according to my quick scan of michigan-football.com.
Last year, the Mounties beat Lansing Waverly 61-26.
In 1988, Northwest beat Inkster 65-0. As with last night's game, the Mounties were 4-4 going into the Inkster game and were hungry for a winning season. Inkster was 0-8 and apparently didn't much care. But hey, it was fun at the time and it looks good in the record books.
On the losing side, Northwest has twice given up 60 or more points.
The record appears to be in 2003 when Charlotte beat the Mounties, 66-8.
In 1992, Eaton Rapids bested Northwest 61-28.
Last year, the Mounties beat Lansing Waverly 61-26.
In 1988, Northwest beat Inkster 65-0. As with last night's game, the Mounties were 4-4 going into the Inkster game and were hungry for a winning season. Inkster was 0-8 and apparently didn't much care. But hey, it was fun at the time and it looks good in the record books.
On the losing side, Northwest has twice given up 60 or more points.
The record appears to be in 2003 when Charlotte beat the Mounties, 66-8.
In 1992, Eaton Rapids bested Northwest 61-28.
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