Optimist Park was bursting at the seams last week with games, games, and more games. No fields could have been more exciting than the AAA field with three games being played.

Jackson County’s five high school baseball programs returned from spring break with a full slate of action, and each team showed its ability to compete as the second half of the season gets underway. From offensive explosions to strong outings on the mound, it was a week that featured resilience, big innings, and standout individual performances across the county.

This Saturday, April 4, 27 teams will take the fields at Optimist Park for another exciting Opening Day of baseball and softball.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – how many times have you heard that!

Basketball has come and gone for the 2025-26 and America’s sport is heating up and it’s still February

The Pee Wee League was more than ready to hit the court last week as Optimist Park rec basketball officially tipped off its season.

America’s favorite pastime is here and the sounds of bats swinging and oohs and ahs over every pitch can be heard. Jackson County survived tryouts and teams being chosen without a ton of negativity.

With baseball and softball around the corner, let me just rant for a bit.

By: Shelia Mader

The 2026 Grand Ridge basketball rec league is underway and proving after one night to be full of excitement.