From High School to Olympic Swimming
July 11, 2012
Fans of U.S. Swimming already have plenty of reasons to cheer for Missy Franklin later this month at the Summer Olympics -- she's only 17, but qualified to compete in a U.S. women's all-time best seven events.
But fans of high school sports and what they provide athletes at all levels of ability can also support her for how she's chosen to compete when she's not racing against the best in the world.
Franklin, who lives in Colorado, has continued to swim for her high school team despite the financial rewards she could've earned by taking the elite swimmer's usual path of going pro.
A ton has been written about Franklin lately, for obvious reasons. Below is a link to a New York Times story from February that focused on her continued dedication to her high school team.
Before the Olympic Trials, There’s This Big High School Meet (New York Times)
Today in the MHSAA: 1/30/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
January 30, 2026
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Chloe Robinson scored her 1,000th career point in Indian River Inland Lake’s 41-32 win over Bellaire – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Freeland delivered New Lothrop’s first loss this season, 55-42 – Saginaw News
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Mia McGregor scored 61 points in Mio’s 72-47 win over Hale – Bay City Times
4. SKIING Marquette swept girls and boys championships at the Ironwood Invitational – Upper Michigan’s Source
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL St. Clair defeated Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 53-30 in a matchup for first place in the Macomb Area Conference Gold – Macomb Daily
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Birmingham Groves sits atop the Oakland Activities Association White after a big win over Bloomfield Hills – Oakland Press
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gaylord defeated Big North Conference contender Petoskey 47-32 – Petoskey News-Review
8. GIRLS BASDKETBALL Kelsi Clark had 22 points and 22 rebounds in Otisville LakeVille Memorial’s big win over Flint Elite – Flint Journal
9. BOYS BASKETBALL Mason downed Haslett 75-67 in overtime – Lansing State Journal
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Kent City downed Hart 64-58 – Muskegon Chronicle