Today in the MHSAA: 11/18/16
November 18, 2016
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Four volleyball teams secured matches on the final day of the season, and a champion football coach will be coming back from retirement to start a new era next fall.
Each weekday during the school year, we’ll gather and post media links covering the most significant and intriguing high school events from all over the state.
Volleyball
Class C: Reigning champion and No. 2-ranked Bronson swept honorable mention Calumet – Coldwater Daily Reporter
Class C: No. 6 Brown City will play in its first championship match after edging Adrian Madison in five sets – Port Huron Times Herald
Class B: Reigning runner-up and No. 3-ranked North Branch will play for the title again after coming back to beat No. 5 Buchanan 3-2 – Flint Journal
Class B: Top-ranked Lake Odessa Lakewood will play in the championship match for the third time in five seasons after downing No. 7 Cadillac 3-1 – Grand Rapids Press
Football
Former Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central coach Jack Giarmo, who led the Falcons to the Division 6 title in 2014, has been hired at Gibraltar Carlson – Monroe Evening News
Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Exercise Fueling
September 16, 2025
Fueling your body is just as important as training your skills when it comes to athletic performance.
Eating every 3–4 hours — including three balanced meals and three strategic snacks — helps keep your muscles energized, your focus sharp, and your mood steady throughout the day.
This consistent fueling not only supports performance on the field but also helps you succeed in the classroom.
Snacks play a key role, especially before and after workouts.
Knowing what to eat — and when — can boost performance, speed up recovery, and keep energy levels high.
In this edition (above), we’ll cover smart snack choices, pre- and post-exercise fueling tips, and strategies to stay prepared throughout the day.
Just like packing your gym bag, planning your food ahead of time is essential for success!
Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.