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: 4/21/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 21, 2026
1. SOFTBALL Reese swept Marlette, pushing Rockets coach Andy Behmlander past 900 career coaching wins in the sport – Saginaw News
2. BOYS GOLF Hartland – an honorable mention in Lower Peninsula Division 1 – won the Pleasant Counseling Invitational with a 301 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 6 Warren De La Salle Collegiate won the first game and Division 2 top-ranked Orchard Lake St. Mary’s the second during their doubleheader – Oakland Press
4. GIRLS TENNIS Traverse City Central swept doubles in defeating LPD4 No. 3 Traverse City St. Francis 5-3 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
5. BASEBALL Division 2 No. 9 Standish-Sterling swept Division 4 No. 4 Beal City 9-4 and 10-4 – Bay City Times
6. GIRLS SOCCER Division 3 No. 10 Traverse City St. Francis remains undefeated thanks to a 3-0 win over Division 4 No. 12 Leland – MI Sports Now
7. BASEBALL Saline and Chelsea split, Saline winning 6-1 and Chelsea 5-3 – Ann Arbor News
8. GIRLS SOCCER Davison scored twice over the final four minutes to get past Flint Powers Catholic 2-1 – WJRT
9. GIRLS SOCCER Macomb Area Conference Silver contenders Sterling Heights and Roseville played to a 1-1 draw – Macomb Daily
10. SOFTBALL Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker swept Harbor Beach, with Ellee Armbruster hitting for the cycle in the first game – Huron Daily Tribune