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: 1/11/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
January 11, 2022
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Reigning Division 4 champion Fowler held on to defeat Plymouth Christian Academy 43-35 at Little Caesars Arena – Observer & Eccentric
2. SKIING The Traverse City Central girls and Petoskey boys, both reigning Finals champions, won Harbor Petoskey Invitational championships – Traverse City Record-Eagle
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jonesville moved to 8-0 with a 47-46 win over Onsted clinched during the final minute – Jackson Citizen Patriot
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Coleman earned an impressive 50-45 win over reigning Mid-State Activities Conference champ St. Charles – Midland Daily News
5. BOWLING The Grandville girls and Hudsonville boys were victorious as the teams met for a pair of matches – MuskegonSports.com
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Morley Stanwood turned a 19-point halftime lead into a 55-35 win over Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart – Big Rapids News
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Cheboygan opened Straits Area Conference play with a 50-42 win over Newberry – Cheboygan Daily News
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Adrian Lenawee Christian handed Clarkston Everest Collegiate its first loss, 68-57 – Adrian Daily Telegram
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Indian River Inland Lakes put together a big first quarter in defeating Rogers City 57-35 – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Riverview remained undefeated in Huron League play with a 57-40 win over New Boston Huron – Southgate News-Herald