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Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy’s former coaches in Chicago’s suburbs couldn’t be prouder
LA GRANGE PARK, Ill. (CBS) — When the Michigan Wolverines face the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, two suburban athletes will be in the spotlight.
Wide receiver Tyler Morris and quarterback J.J. McCarthy both played at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park. CBS 2’s Jori Parys spoke with their high school coach, and McCarthy’s personal quarterbacks coach – who saw something special in McCarthy well before he was in Ann Arbor.
J.J. McCarthy helped Michigan punch its ticket to a national championship game by beating Alabama in overtime at the Rose Bowl. It was moment that has been many years in the making for the La Grange Park native – who received his first college offer in the 8th grade.
“The coach calls me and I’m like: ‘Coach, what are you doing? What are you doing to this kid. You know how much pressure that is? He hasn’t put a helmet for me yet, and he’s got an offer?’” said Nazareth Academy head football coach Tim Racki. “Even at that young age when that can go to your head as a young kid, he stayed humble modest – never talked about it.”
McCarthy’s play did plenty of talking.
“His first varsity start, he plants throws across his body 40 yards – and it’s a laser,” said Racki. “The headsets were just silent and one of the coaches you just hear, ‘Well, I think he’s ready.’”
“I take a lot of video. I’ll record a game like you know, Patrick Mahomes, for example is kind of like the go-to – and then show our kids that, and then we try to like put a drill together around that,” adds Greg Holcomb, McCarthy’s longtime personal quarterbacks coach, who owns Next Level Athletix, “and J.J. was the kind of kid who would nail it on the first throw.”
McCarthy made three state championship appearances at Nazareth, winning an IHSA 7A title as a sophomore in 2018. He ended up finishing his high school career in Florida at IMG Academy, transferring in the middle of the pandemic.
“People think why did he got to IMG – for more exposure? No. We weren’t playing football here,” said Racki. He would have stayed here. We had a loaded team going into his senior year. He loved his teammates. He loved Nazareth. But for his – to play at the next level, you can’t sit around not playing football.”
McCarthy ended up winning a championship his senior year and has since gone 26-1 as a starter at Michigan. Now just one game away from another title.
“He’s just so mature – I mean, you saw like, he does his mental focus and all the things that he does before the game. I mean, he reads books on Navy SEALs and meditation,” said Holcomb. “I think he is the best quarterback to come through Michigan, and I think you know, he’s got a ton of potential in front of him.”
“He’s had the goal to play at the next level – whether it was Division I – which he’s doing now – or the NFL, since he was little,” said Racki. “He had all his goals – again, to speak to his maturity – on this white board, and the NFL shield logo in the middle, so this is something that he’s been working on.”
McCarthy continues to keep in touch with his coaches, who are both proud of the work the quarterback is doing on and off the field.
“He’s so selfless,” said Holcomb. “There’s so many non-football things I could say about him, and so it’s just really special to see him do all that.”
Coach Racki asked McCarthy to send a video message to his team before their state championship game this year. McCarthy did so, and Racki said you could “hear a pin drop when he played it to them.”
The Roadrunnders went on to win state.
BENTON HARBOR — Vinyl collectors and music fans are invited to dig through thousands of records and music collectibles at the Southwest Michigan Record Show.
The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 at Grand Upton Hall inside Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, according to a press release.
Now in its fourth season, the show features 25 vendors from five states, offering 70 tables filled with vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, record supplies and music memorabilia.
Free admission begins at 10 a.m.
General admission is free starting at 10 a.m., while early entry is available at 8:30 a.m. for $5. Door prize drawings are planned for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., including $25 shopping certificates and record supplies from BCW Supplies. The first 75 attendees will receive free tote bags.
A food truck will be on site, and cash is preferred for purchases. Some vendors may accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and other payment methods, but there is no ATM on site.
Vendors from across the Midwest and beyond
The show is expected to feature a wide selection of music genres, including classic rock, pop, ’80s, metal, punk, jazz, blues, R&B, country and soundtracks.
“This show is still being discovered, and that’s part of what makes it exciting,” event organizer Jeremy D. Bonfiglio said in the release. “We’ve built a strong group of experienced vendors, so whether you’re just getting into vinyl or digging for something rare, there’s a real opportunity here to find something unexpected.”
Free parking is available near the entrance of Mendel Center, 2755 Napier Ave.
Future dates planned
The Southwest Michigan Record Show is also scheduled to return Sept. 19.
For more information, visit southwestmichiganrecordshow.com or follow the event on Facebook.
This story was created by reporter Cheryl Morey, with the assistance of artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing.
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The spirit of curling is one of friendship.
While memory of the Winter Olympics may have long melted away in the minds of many Americans, there some whose curiousness for the sport of curling has extended all the way into the springtime.
“Everybody’s having fun,” said Paul Curran, league manager for the Grand Rapids Curling Club. “It’s a really weird sport in that it’s really friendly.”
The club, which plays at the Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Algoma Township, has seen a recent spike in interest in its beginners leagues and learn to curl classes.
“We’re all here to curl and learn,” said beginner Aaron Schwieterman. “Everyone’s making mistakes, but still having a great time learning the sport and trying to mimic what the professionals do at the Olympics.”
“I recommend it to anybody who wants to try something different,” said beginner Margaret Steketee. “If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
For a period of time on the ice, these newcomers to the sport turn into competitors. Then, at the conclusions of their games, they revert to being friends.
“Largely, what you’ll find with curlers is that when they’re done curling, they want to be friendly and hang out,” Curran said. “Which is what our league is doing right now.”
As long as people are interested, Curran says the club will continue to put on beginners leagues and lessons.
“The more people we get out here curling, the better,” he said.
For more information on ways to play and learn how to curl in West Michigan, visit the Grand Rapids Curling Club’s website.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 9, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 9-1-0
Evening: 3-1-5
Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 9-5-1-3
Evening: 9-7-3-0
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Poker Lotto numbers from May 9 drawing
AD-3C-5D-6H-9H
Check Poker Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from May 9 drawing
02-12-16-20-37
04-25-28-29-36
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Keno numbers from May 9 drawing
01-02-04-07-09-11-12-14-18-23-26-27-29-30-35-41-51-54-63-66-69-73
Check Daily Keno payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Classic Lotto 47 numbers from May 9 drawing
02-07-12-14-26-34
Check Classic Lotto 47 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto Double Play numbers from May 9 drawing
04-13-27-35-36-45
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 9 drawing
08-11-17-29-49, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes up to $99,999.99, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Michigan Lottery’s Regional Offices.
To claim by mail, complete a ticket receipt form, sign your winning ticket, and send it along with original copies of your government-issued photo ID and Social Security card to the address below. Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly. Claims should be mailed to:
Michigan Lottery
Attn: Claim Center
101 E. Hillsdale
P.O. Box 30023
Lansing, MI 48909
For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim their prize in person at the Michigan Lottery Headquarters in Lansing located at 101 E. Hillsdale in downtown Lansing. Each winner must present original versions of a valid government-issued photo ID (typically a driver’s license or state ID) and a Social Security card, ensuring that the names on both documents match exactly. To schedule an appointment, please call the Lottery Player Relations office at 844-887-6836, option 2.
If you prefer to claim in person at one of the Michigan Lottery Regional Offices for prizes under $100,000, appointments are required. Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment. Regional office locations are as follows:
- Lansing: 101 E. Hillsdale St. Lansing; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Livonia: 33231 Plymouth Road, Livonia; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Sterling Heights: 34700 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Detroit: Cadillac Place, 3060 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-600, Detroit; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Grand Rapids: 3391-B Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Saginaw: Jerome T. Hart State Office Building, 411 E. Genesee Ave., Saginaw; Phone: 844-917-6325
For additional information, downloadable forms, and instructions, visit the Michigan Lottery’s prize claim page.
When are Michigan Lottery drawings held?
- Daily 3 & Daily 4: Midday at 12:59 p.m., Evening at 7:29 p.m.
- Fantasy 5: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Poker Lotto: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Lotto 47: 7:29 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily
- Daily Keno: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
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