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: 8/29/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 29, 2023
1. GIRLS GOLF Amiyah Gibson led Battle Creek Lakeview to its second-straight All-City championship – Battle Creek Enquirer
2. BOYS SOCCER A quick start netted Hudsonville a 2-1 win over Division 1 No. 15 Grand Haven – FOX 17
3. BOYS SOCCER Mitchel Harrington scored all four Grayling goals in his team’s 4-1 win over Mount Pleasant – Traverse City Record-Eagle
4. BOYS SOCCER Roarke Watterson scored three goals in Parma Western’s 4-1 win over Lansing Catholic – Jackson Citizen Patriot
5. BOYS SOCCER Carleton Airport moved to 6-0-1 with a 5-1 win over Flat Rock – Monroe News
6. VOLLEYBALL Gladwin earned 2-1 victories over Ogemaw Heights and Bullock Creek – Midland Daily News
7. BOYS SOCCER Gabe Glawe and Garret Hamp both scored four goals in Alpena’s big win over Boyne City – Alpena News
8. BOYS SOCCER Shelby scored the game’s only goal in a shutout of Montague – Local Sports Journal
9. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 6 Fruitport moved to 6-0 with a 3-1 win over Hamilton – MuskegonSports.com
10. BOYS SOCCER Ludington opened league play with a shutout of Hart – Ludington Daily News