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: 12/13/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 13, 2024
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Belleville downed reigning Division 1 champion West Bloomfield 84-49 – MLIVE-Detroit
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Emily Hills’ late free throws gave Ottawa Lake Whiteford a 39-38 win over Erie Mason – Monroe News
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Saginaw United earned its first win in program history, 40-25 over River Rouge – Saginaw News
4. HOCKEY Bloomfield Hills scored last-minute goals in two periods to down Rochester United 2-0 – Oakland Press
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Traverse West made a statement with a 60-46 win over Cadillac – Up North Live
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Calumet downed reigning Division 4 champion Ishpeming 52-32 – Upper Michigan’s Source
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Standish-Sterling trailed entering the fourth quarter but came back to defeat St. Louis 29-25 – Bay City Times
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Mt. Morris improved to 6-0 with a 65-39 win over Montrose – WJRT
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Evart improved to 4-0 with a 64-50 victory over Manton – Big Rapids Pioneer
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Dearborn Edsel Ford also earned its first win, 64-50 over Fordson – Dearborn Press & Guide