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: 8/18/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 18, 2022
1. BOYS SOCCER Detroit Catholic Central opened with a 2-0 win over Northville, avenging last season’s District Final defeat – Oakland Press
2. BOYS SOCCER Midland Dow didn’t allow a shot on goal in defeating Holt 2-0 – Midland Daily News
3. BOYS SOCCER Malachi Ward scored all four goals in Cassopolis’ 4-2 win over Buchanan – Niles Daily Star
4. BOYS TENNIS Ludington edged DeWitt by two points to win the Portland Quad – Ludington Daily News
5. VOLLEYBALL Spring Lake opened with wins over Hesperia and Kent City – MuskegonSports.com
6. BOYS SOCCER Midland shut out Petoskey 3-0 – Midland Daily News
7. BOYS SOCCER Liam Smith scored both goals in Muskegon Mona Shores’ 2-1 win over Muskegon Western Michigan Christian – MuskegonSports.com
8. BOYS TENNIS Midland Bullock Creek opened its season with a 5-3 win over Bay City Western – Midland Daily News
9. VOLLEYBALL Maple City Glen Lake split the first two sets before winning the final two against Lake Leelanau St. Mary – Traverse City Record-Eagle
10. BOYS SOCCER Traverse City Christian opened with a 1-0 win over Manistee – MI Sports Now
Also of note …
GIRLS SOCCER Grandville Calvin Christian coach Tim TerHaar has resigned; he led the team to four straight Division 2 championships from 2012-15 – Grand Rapids Press