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: 10/15/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 15, 2025
1. VOLLEYBALL Division 3 No. 4 Kingsley finished a repeat championship run in the Northern Shores Conference with a sweep of Elk Rapids and hasn’t lost a set in two years of league play – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. CROSS COUNTRY The Traverse City West girls – No. 7 in Lower Peninsula Division 1 – and Central boys clinched Big North Conference titles – Traverse City Record-Eagle
3. CROSS COUNTRY The LPD3 No. 4 Blissfield girls and Adrian boys claimed Lenawee County championships – Adrian Daily Telegram Girls | Boys
4. BOYS SOCCER Warren De La Salle Collegiate downed Grosse Pointe North 6-0 in Division 2 as Andrew Corder set a single-season scoring record – Macomb Daily
5. BOYS SOCCER No. 6 Okemos defeated Brighton 3-0 and Grand Ledge downed East Lansing 2-1 in Division 1 District Semifinals – WLNS
6. BOYS SOCCER Standish-Sterling will play for what would be a first District title after defeating Essexville Garber 5-2 in Division 3 – Bay City Times
7. BOYS SOCCER Ida earned its first win all-time over honorable mention Milan, 1-0 to advance in Division 3 – Monroe News
8. BOYS SOCCER Macomb Dakota scored the game’s lone goal with less than two minutes to play in a Division 1 District Semifinal against Macomb L’Anse Creuse North – Macomb Daily
9. BOYS SOCCER Lake Orion advanced in Division 1 with a 2-1 win over Oxford – Oakland Press
10. BOYS SOCCER Traverse City St. Francis came back from two goals down late to defeat Gaylord 3-2 in overtime in Division 2 – MI Sports Now