Kermit's Baton (Birmingham Eccentric)
March 6, 2012
Michigan's track and cross country community mourned the loss two weeks ago of former Birmingham Seaholm coach Kermit Ambrose, who died after a full 101 years including many putting a heavy stamp on the high school running scene.
Of course, Ambrose's influence stretched far outside high school as well. Marty Budner fills us in on the details in the story linked below, and then paints a fabulous picture of a former coach who affected thousands during more than a century.
It's not only the wins and losses — of which Kermit had many more of the former, but it's also the relationships developed and lessons learned. Many coaches will tell you the best part of their job is helping to teach life lessons and striving to make an impact along the way.
Kermit Ambrose was that kind of teacher.
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Today in the MHSAA: 12/13/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 13, 2024
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Belleville downed reigning Division 1 champion West Bloomfield 84-49 – MLIVE-Detroit
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Emily Hills’ late free throws gave Ottawa Lake Whiteford a 39-38 win over Erie Mason – Monroe News
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Saginaw United earned its first win in program history, 40-25 over River Rouge – Saginaw News
4. HOCKEY Bloomfield Hills scored last-minute goals in two periods to down Rochester United 2-0 – Oakland Press
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Traverse West made a statement with a 60-46 win over Cadillac – Up North Live
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Calumet downed reigning Division 4 champion Ishpeming 52-32 – Upper Michigan’s Source
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Standish-Sterling trailed entering the fourth quarter but came back to defeat St. Louis 29-25 – Bay City Times
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Mt. Morris improved to 6-0 with a 65-39 win over Montrose – WJRT
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Evart improved to 4-0 with a 64-50 victory over Manton – Big Rapids Pioneer
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Dearborn Edsel Ford also earned its first win, 64-50 over Fordson – Dearborn Press & Guide