Flynn Wisdom (Escanaba Daily Press)
February 8, 2012
Dan Flynn impacted countless students, coaches and more during four decades coaching at Escanaba High School and also a handful as a member of our MHSAA Representative Council. He retired from coaching Monday -- and through the Escanaba Daily Press' Denny Grall, passed on a number of points of wisdom he's picked up during his travels from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the most recognized sports people not only in the Upper Peninsula, but in statewide high school circles.
A great excerpt from the story's first few paragraphs: "I was like a Sherman tank years ago. ... I came to understand that was not the way to get people going in the same direction. You say I've mellowed. I think I'm more compassionate."
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Caring for kids was Flynn's priority
Today in the MHSAA: 12/12/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 12, 2025
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Fremont’s Taylor DeKuiper had a triple-double to lead her team to a 48-36 win over Ludington – Local Sports Journal
2. BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING Henry Schanbeck broke two Oscoda pool records in Bay City John Glenn’s 112-72 victory – Bay City Times
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Vanessa Husband had a career game as Farmington Hills Mercy downed Birmingham Groves 66-59 – Hometown Life
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Freshman Winnie Cunningham had a double-double to lead Detroit Pershing past Detroit East English 44-42 – Detroit News
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Kingsford picked up a key road win at Negaunee, 62-54 – My UP Now
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Shepherd outlasted Pinconning for a 35-31 overtime victory – Bay City Times
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Madleen Hussein’s game-winning free throw gave Flat Rock a 47-46 victory over Brownstown Woodhaven – Southgate News-Herald
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Auburn Hills Avondale improved to 4-0 with a 69-51 victory over West Bloomfield – Oakland Press
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL A 20-point win over Leland made Frankfort 2-0 for the first time since 2014-15 – Benzie Record Patriot
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Muskegon won its season opener 47-25 at Grand Rapids West Catholic – Muskegon Chronicle