Called to Coach (Bay City Times)

May 30, 2012

Even for the best, coaching wouldn't be referred to as "easy" -- and many would argue that it's grown tougher as time commitment, financial need and parental influence all have increased.

And yet, there are thousands who every year continue to lead our programs. The Bay City Times' Cory Butzin recently explained some of the reasons why in his three-part series, "Called to Coach." 

Below are links to all three parts:

Part 1: Teaching young athletes is a high school coach's biggest reward

Part 2: High school coaches put in the time

Part 3: Support on the home front is crucial for a high school coach

Today in the MHSAA: 3/5/26

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

March 5, 2026

1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Elli VanDusen reached 1,000 career points in Kalamazoo Christian’s Division 3 District Semifinal win over Comstock – Kalamazoo Gazette

2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Hailey Durland and Grandville Calvin Christian’s Leila Nelson reached 1,000 career points in District wins – Grand Rapids Press

3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Milford defeated Fenton 41-31 in a Division 1 District Semifinal, reaching 19 wins for the first time in 37 years – Oakland Press

4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lawton downed Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep in Division 3 50-41 – Kalamazoo Gazette

5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Charlotte avenged a pair of regular-season losses with a 45-28 win over Eaton Rapids in Division 2 – Lansing State Journal

6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Marysville came back during the fourth quarter to get past Armada 42-40 in Division 2 – Macomb Daily

7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Leland’s defense keyed a 45-26 win over Bear Lake in Division 4 – Traverse City Record-Eagle

8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Averie Zinn had 42 points and 13 steals in Genesee’s Division 4 win over Mt. Morris – Flint Journal

9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Michigan Center pulled away for a 64-44 win over Marshall in Division 2 – Jackson Citizen Patriot

10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Breckenridge defeated Midland Calvary Baptist 48-32 in Division 4 – Mount Pleasant Morning Sun