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: 10/22/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 22, 2025
1. BOYS SOCCER No. 2 Detroit Country Day advanced in Division 3 with a 1-0 win over No. 4 Ann Arbor Greenhills in a Regional Semifinal – Hometown Life
2. BOYS SOCCER Fagan Roy scored three goals as No. 5 Clarkston moved past No. 8 Hartland 4-1 in Division 1 – Oakland Press
3. BOYS SOCCER No. 3 North Muskegon came back from an early deficit to defeat No. 5 Harbor Springs in Division 4 – Local Sports Journal
4. BOYS SOCCER No. 14 Fremont won a matchup of ranked Division 3 teams, 2-1 over No. 5 Elk Rapids – Up North Live
5. BOYS SOCCER No. 11 Detroit Catholic Central advanced in Division 1 with a 3-1 win over No. 6 Okemos – Oakland Press
6. BOYS SOCCER No. 2 Ann Arbor Huron will play for a first Regional title after defeating honorable mention Detroit U-D Jesuit 4-0 in Division 1 – Ann Arbor News
7. BOYS SOCCER Lansing Catholic upset No. 7 Alma 4-1 in Division 3 – Lansing State Journal
8. BOYS SOCCER Cedar Springs will play for a Division 2 Regional title thanks to a shootout win over No. 7 Fruitport – MuskegonSports.com
9. BOYS SOCCER Traverse City St. Francis advanced in Division 2 with a 2-1 win over honorable mention East Grand Rapids – Traverse City Record-Eagle
10. BOYS SOCCER No. 9 Melvindale edged honorable mention Dearborn Divine Child in Division 2, 2-1, and No. 4 Warren De La Salle Collegiate downed New Boston Huron 6-1 – Macomb Daily