Dr. Jackie Frisch has seen her share of what she readily calls miracles in her nearly 19 years of married life.
She and her husband Aaron had three sons after being told that they couldn't conceive due to her major medical issues. After adopting nine more children under various, improbable circumstances, Jackie's health worsened five years ago, at age 39, and she was told both in 2006 and 2007 that she had a short time to live.
By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant
The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to the College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 1. The Beavers took a 30-22 lead in the first half, but Mt. St. Joseph outscored Bluffton in the second period, 44-28, for a 66-58 win. Bluffton fell to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the Heartland Conference, while MSJ improved to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the HCAC.
The Bluffton University men's basketball team hosted the College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 1 for the first game of the HCAC season.
Bluffton took an early lead on the Lions and held a 44-30 advantage going into the half. The Lions made a comeback in the second period as they outscored the Beavers 46-38. The comeback was not enough though, and the Beavers picked up the win.
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recently announced the fall honorees of the HCAC All-Academic awards for the 2010-11 school year. Ten Bluffton University athletes were recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Women's soccer and football led the way for the Beavers with four and three honorees, respectively.
Men's and women's tennis are returning to the Bluffton University athletics program in 2011-12, with an alumnus and member of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame at the helm.
"During the last year, we have heard from more and more current and prospective students about their increased interest in competing in tennis at Bluffton," said Phill Talavinia, athletics director. Bluffton took a break from offering the tennis program in May 2008.
