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: 4/28/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 28, 2026
1. GIRLS SOCCER Midland Dow clinched the Saginaw Valley League North championship with a 2-1 win over Saginaw Heritage – Midland Daily News
2. BOYS GOLF Holland Christian carded a 307 to edge Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern and win the Bitner Invitational – Grand Haven Tribune
3. SOFTBALL Division 1 No. 8 Salem and No. 4 Northville split a doubleheader, both winning in shutouts – Hometown Life
4. GOLF The Escanaba girls and Marquette boys won Great Northern Conference 9-hole victories – Escanaba Daily Press
5. GIRLS SOCCER Division 4 No. 4 Harbor Springs remains undefeated after a 4-0 win over Boyne City – Petoskey News-Review
6. SOFTBALL Julia Brady had a combined three home runs and nine RBI during Division 1 No. 6 Traverse City Central’s sweep of Cadillac – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. BASEBALL Gerrit Koot threw a no-hitter during Division 1 No. 20 Mason’s doubleheader sweep of Tecumseh – Lansing State Journal
8. SOFTBALL Bailey Hill threw a five-inning perfect game during Brighton’s sweep of Milford – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
9. SOFTBALL Armada continued its strong start with a big win over Fraser – Macomb Daily
10. TRACK & FIELD LeRoy Pine River’s girls and McBain’s boys earned sweeps in Highland Conference double-duals – Cadillac News