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: 1/23/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
January 23, 2026
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Madleen Hussein reached 1,000 career points as Flat Rock edged Riverview 51-49 – Monroe News
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Dylan May became the second 1,000-point scorer in Ravenna history during a 63-28 win over Holton – Local Sports Journal
3. BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING Midland Dow – No. 1 in Lower Peninsula Division 2 – downed LPD1 honorable mention Grand Blanc 110-73 – Midland Daily News
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Romulus Summit Academy continued an impressive week with a 47-35 win over Hamtramck – Southgate News-Herald
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL New Lothrop improved to 11-0 for the first time in more than a decade, defeating Durand 49-27 – Flint Journal
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Mason moved into first place alone in the Capital Area Activities Conference Red with a 64-50 win over Williamston – Lansing State Journal
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Millington helped Caro move into a first-place tie in the Big Thumb Conference White with a 39-35 win over co-leader Cass City – Bay City Times
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Clarkston hung on for a key 69-62 win over Ferndale – Oakland Press
9. BOWLING Wyoming Roosevelt’s girls and boys remain undefeated in the Downriver League thanks to victories over Lincoln Park – Southgate News-Herald
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Manton made 12-pointers in a 65-43 win over Lake City – Cadillac News