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: 12/15/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 15, 2022
1. WRESTLING Top-ranked Detroit Catholic Central defeated short-handed but No. 2-ranked Davison 58-19 in a rematch of the last two Division 1 Finals – MLIVE-Detroit
2. HOCKEY Division 3 No. 5 Riverview Gabriel Richard downed Division 2 No. 2 Trenton 5-1 – Southgate News-Herald
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lake Fenton remained undefeated in handing Grosse Pointe North its first loss, 51-33 – Flint Journal
4. WRESTLNG White Pigeon edged Quincy on the eighth tiebreaker after the teams finished their 14 matches even at 39-39 – Coldwater Daily Reporter
5. HOCKEY Cadillac scored with 1.7 seconds to play to push past Petoskey 3-2 – Cadillac News
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Springport scored the game’s final basket to edge Michigan Center 59-58 – Jackson Citizen Patriot
7. HOCKEY East Grand Rapids ran its winning streak to four with a 3-1 win over Grand Rapids Christian – FOX 17
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Utica Ford improved to 4-1 with a 61-43 win over Macomb Dakota – Macomb Daily
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Goodrich remains undefeated after a 67-31 win over Fenton – Mid-Michigan Now
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Flint Hamady won its second game in two days, 78-45 over Flint Southwestern – WJRT