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: 12/19/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 19, 2023
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Midland Dow handed reigning Division 3 champion Hemlock its first loss this season, 47-40 – Midland Daily News
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Flint Carman-Ainsworth edged Goodrich 58-57 in overtime – WJRT
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Ishpeming Westwood downed Marquette, also in overtime, 69-67 – Upper Michigan Source
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Grand Rapids Christian opened the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament with a 69-50 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central – FOX 17
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL St. Ignace downed previously undefeated Harbor Springs 60-54 – MI Sports Now
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Cadillac won a matchup of Big North Conference leaders 55-44 – Up North Live
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Pinconning continued a bounce-back season with a 29-28 win over Mayville – Bay City Time
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Gavin Albring’s game-winner sent Ida past Trenton 56-53 – Monroe News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Da’Nia McClain scored 33 points in St. Clair Shores South Lake’s 51-42 win over Warren Cousino – Macomb Dail
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Mackinaw City won its latest showdown with rival Pellston, 61-52 – Cheboygan Daily Tribune