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: 4/8/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 8, 2022
1. BASEBALL Jackson Northwest’s sweep of Brooklyn Columbia Central included a perfect game from pitcher Gage Race – Jackson Citizen-Patriot
2. GIRLS SOCCER Rochester scored twice off corners in a 3-1 win over rival Rochester Adams – Oakland Press
3. GIRLS SOCCER Cadillac navigated some cold weather to earn its first win, 4-1 over Big Rapids – Cadillac News
4. SOFTBALL Division 3 No. 7 Traverse City St. Francis went 1-0-1 in its doubleheader with Kingsley – Traverse City Record-Eagle
5. BOYS LACROSSE Flint Powers Catholic continued its undefeated start with an 11-9 win over Linden/Fenton – WJRT
6. GIRLS SOCCER Melinda Burgess scored five goals in Remus Chippewa Hills’ opening win over Mason County Central – Big Rapids Pioneer
7. BASEBALL Milford and South Lyon split, with Milford’s Logan McLaughlin throwing a one-hitter in his team’s win – Oakland Press
8. BOYS LACROSSE Dow/Midland opened a 5-1 lead during the first quarter and finished with a 20-10 win over Okemos – Midland Daily News
9. GIRLS SOCCER Harbor Springs edged rival Charlevoix 3-2 – Petoskey News-Review
10. GIRLS SOCCER Ludington downed Howard City Tri Country 3-2 – Ludington Daily News