Ian Kress

Lansing, Michigan

Sports Director at WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)

Sports Director @WLNS | Host of the @MSUFCU Coaches Show | AP Poll and Heisman Trophy voter (for whatever that’s worth)

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Highlights: High school baseball teams punch ticket to regional final

2 days ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – After the weather caused some regional semifinal games to be postponed on Wednesday, high school baseball teams across the state finally had their chance to advance to the regional title game on Thursday. Here’s the scores from Thursday: DIVISION 1Final: Okemos 7, Battle Creek Lakeview 3 DIVISION 2 Final: Williamston 1, Portland 0 Final: Mason 14, Parma Western 1DIVISION 3 Final: Jackson Lumen Christi 3, Leslie 0 DIVISION 4 Final: Portland St. Patrick 4, Dansville 0
Michigan State introduces J Batt as new athletic director

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It’s only been two days since Michigan State University named J Batt as its new vice president and athletic director. Michigan State welcomed him at a news conference on Wednesday at 3 p.m.Advertisement6 News livestreamed his introduction on this page at 3 p.m. You can watch the replay in the player above.
Michigan State introduces J Batt as new athletic director

3 days ago | wlns.com | Storm ZleepTry NowUndo |Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It’s only been two days since Michigan State University named J Batt as its new vice president and athletic director. Michigan State will welcome him at a news conference on Wednesday at 3 p.m.6 News will livestream his introduction on this page at 3. If it is after 3 and you do not see the live stream or video of the event above, please refresh the page.
Highlights: High school girls soccer regional semifinal night

4 days ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

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Michigan State names J Batt its new vice president and athletic director

5 days ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Just over a month after parting ways with Alan Haller, Michigan State University has found its new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. The university announced Monday, President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees, has selected J Batt to take on the position. “J has an impressive record at several Power 5 schools and an impeccable reputation as a strong and innovative leader,” Guskiewicz said in a press release.
High school baseball and softball district championship scores

1 week ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It was district Saturday for high school baseball and softball teams all across the state of Michigan. Here’s who from mid-Michigan was able to take home a district championship and advance to the regional semifinals.
Haslett-Williamston lacrosse wins third straight regional title

1 week ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – After the rain passed and the sun came out, the Haslett-Williamson girls lacrosse team collected another regional championship. The Vikings took down Grand Ledge, 20-18, to win the program’s third straight regional. “It’s really incredible,” junior Abby Russell said. “All three years have just been bonded super close and honestly, we’re like a family.
Team of the Week: Haslett boys lacrosse wins fourth straight regional title

1 week ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

HASLETT, Mich. (WLNS) – On Wednesday, May 28, the Haslett boys lacrosse team defeated Saginaw Heritage, 18-2, to capture the program’s fourth straight regional championship. The Vikings are 15-3 this season and will take a four-game winning streak into Friday’s state quarterfinal game against Mattawan at Grandville High School.
Michigan and Michigan State have a few kickoff times announced

1 week ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The college football season is less than 100 days away and on Thursday both Michigan and Michigan State announced kickoff times for some games this upcoming season. MSU’s season opener will be on Friday, Aug. 29, against Western Michigan at 7 p.m. on FS1. This is the 11th time in the past 15 years that the Spartans will open with a Friday night game in East Lansing. The Spartans will host Boston College the following week on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.
Player of the Week: Fowler’s Brady Feldpausch wins 110m and 300m hurdles

1 week ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – At the Greater Lansing Honor Roll Track and Field Meet of Champions on Tuesday, Fowler’s Brady Feldpausch showed why he’s the reigning Division 4 state champion in the 110-meter hurdles. The Senior won the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.6 seconds and then took first place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.10 seconds. Feldpausch was also a part of Fowler’s 4×400-meter relay that took first place and set a program record with a time of 3:23.38.