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.
Read more:
Today in the MHSAA: 12/10/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 10, 2024
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jenessa Eagle starred as Ishpeming downed rival Westwood 62-54 – Upper Michigan’s Source
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Lake Fenton remained undefeated with a 65-63 win over Fenton – WJRT
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL June Kirkpatrick shined from the 3-point arc in leading East Jordan past Fife Lake Forest Area – Petoskey News-Review
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Morenci made multiple big plays during the final minute to get past Concord 43-41 – Jackson Citizen Patriot
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Valley Lutheran held off a St. Charles comeback attempt for a 61-41 win – Saginaw News
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Zay Peoples’ perfection on 3-pointers helped Fennville to a 63-54 win over Saugatuck – Holland Sentinel
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Burr Oak scored the first 24 points on the way to defeating North Adams-Jerome 61-32 – Sturgis Journal
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Hart won a back-and-forth matchup with Manistee 51-48 – Ludington Daily News
9. BOYS BASKETBALL Norway heated up before halftime on the way to downing Escanaba 61-51 – Escanaba Daily Press
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sadie Dykstra starred as Yale defeated St. Clair 45-32 – Port Huron Times Herald