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: 12/19/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 19, 2024
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Braylyn Hernandez went over 1,000 career points in Burr Oak’s big win over North Adams-Jerome – Sturgis Journal
2. HOCKEY Division 1 No. 3 Howell defeated No. 4 Brighton for the first time since 2020, 2-1 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Pewamo-Westphalia edged Fowler 51-49 in a matchup of undefeated rivals – Lansing State Journal
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Arnell Somlar scored 51 points in Bay City All Saints’ 80-54 win over Mayville – Bay City Times
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Maple City Glen Lake won a matchup of undefeated teams 71-63 over Harbor Springs – Up North Live
6. HOCKEY Petoskey downed Traverse City West 6-1 on a night when it honored late coach Jim VanAntwerp – Petoskey News-Review
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Pinconning defeated Beaverton 76-53 to reach 7-0 for the first time – Bay City Times
8. HOCKEY North Oakland defeated Farmington United 8-7 in overtime – Oakland Press
9. BOYS BASKETBALL Muskegon Western Michigan Christian edged Mason County Central 50-48 on Tyson Annema’s last-second basket – Local Sports Journal
10. HOCKEY Midland held on for a 3-2 win over the Tri-Valley Thunder – Midland Daily News