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: 12/13/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 13, 2021
1. WRESTLING Clinton edged Division 1 Macomb Dakota 36-33 to clinch the Westland John Glenn Invitational championship – Adrian Daily Telegram
2. HOCKEY Hartland won its Adam Mitchell KLAA/MIHL Memorial Showcase matchup with Trenton 3-1 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. WRESTLING Bronson defeated Manchester 46-30 in the final to win the Jackson Area Wrestling Showdown – Coldwater Daily Reporter
4. HOCKEY In a rematch of last season’s Division 1 Semifinal, Detroit Catholic Central downed Brighton 3-0 in the KLAA/MIHL Memorial Showcase – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
5. BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING Birmingham Groves finished atop a strong field at the Waterford Warrior Relays – Chelsea Sun Times News
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Harbor Springs freshman Olivia Flynn put up her second 30-point game in a big win over Grayling – Petoskey News-Review
7. HOCKEY Marquette handed Muskegon Mona Shores its first defeat of the season, 3-1 – MuskegonSports.com
8. HOCKEY Howell defeated Detroit U-D Jesuit in a shootout to finish with a 2-1 win at the KLAA/MIHL Memorial Showcase – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
9. HOCKEY Midland Dow came back from a Friday loss to Chelsea to defeat Detroit Country Day at the D3 Challenge – Midland Daily News
10. WRESTLING Union City won the 13-team Concord Grover Invitational – Coldwater Daily Reporter