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: 12/3/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 3, 2021
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Plymouth Christian Academy defeated Detroit Country Day 65-49 to begin its season – Detroit News
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Bailie Lash’s jumper at the buzzer pushed Mendon past Quincy 42-41 – JoeInsider.com
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL After an East Jordan buzzer-beater forced overtime, Johannesburg-Lewiston pulled away for a 59-49 win – Petoskey News-Review
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Goodrich opened with a 50-40 win over Davison – WJRT
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Macomb Lutheran North held off Almont’s midgame comeback for a 48-33 win – Macomb Daily
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Paw Paw held off Dowagiac’s comeback attempt in a 44-34 victory – Niles Daily Star
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Harbor Springs improved to 2-0 with a 60-45 win over Indian River Inland Lakes – Petoskey News-Review
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL A defensive surge from the start got Calumet rolling toward a 78-36 win over Iron Mountain – Iron Mountain Daily News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Tecumseh also thrived on defensive pressure in a 68-29 win over Manchester – Adrian Daily Telegram
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Kinde North Huron took a quick lead and never gave it up in a win over Peck – Huron Daily Tribune