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: 12/2/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 2, 2021
1. HOCKEY Cheboygan came back from a one-goal third-period deficit to get past Sault Ste. Marie 5-4 in overtime – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL McBain came back to force overtime, but Big Rapids won the extra period in a 53-45 victory – Big Rapids Pioneer
3. HOCKEY Muskegon Mona Shores improved to 4-0 with a 3-0 win over Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central – MuskegonSports.com
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Union City scored the final five points of a 51-46 win over Addison – Coldwater Daily Reporter
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Katelynn Dix was the star as Grand Traverse Academy opened with a 48-42 win over Suttons Bay/Northport – Traverse City Record-Eagle
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Katelyn Pnacek’s double-double led Coleman’s winning effort against Beaverton – Midland Daily News
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Midland Bullock Creek started fast in its opening win over Gladwin – Midland Daily News
8. HOCKEY Dearborn Unified and Gibraltar Carlson both continued opening scoring surges, but finished with a 5-5 tie – Southgate News-Herald
9. HOCKEY Two players had hat tricks as Canton moved past Livonia Franklin – Observer & Eccentric
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Ludington turned a fast start into a big win over Benzie Central – Ludington Daily News