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: 1/14/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
January 14, 2022
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Division 3 top-ranked Ypsilanti Arbor Prep won a matchup of undefeated teams, 54-51 over Division 2 No. 2 Redford Westfield Prep – Detroit News
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Niles Brandywine delivered Buchanan’s first loss, 53-47 – South Bend Tribune
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Dexter handed Division 3 No. 6 Arbor Prep its first loss, 55-52 – Ann Arbor News
4. WRESTLING A pin in the final match pushed Adrian past Tecumseh 36-34 – Adrian Daily Telegram
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Mason County Eastern came back to hand Baldwin its first loss, 56-51 – Ludington Daily News
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Frankfort dealt Benzie Central its first league loss, 55-32 – Up North Live
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Montague handed Shelby its first league defeat, 57-45 – Local Sports Journal
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Division 2 No. 17 Clare held on to first place in the Jack Pine Conference with a 42-32 win over Sanford Meridian – Midland Daily News
9. HOCKEY Dearborn Unified scored four goals during the final period to move past Allen Park 6-4 – Southgate News-Herald
10. HOCKEY Birmingham United scored three third-period goals to get past Bloomfield Hills 4-1 – Oakland Press