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: 4/17/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 17, 2026
1. GIRLS SOCCER Division 3 No. 8 Pontiac Notre Dame Prep scored twice over the final 20 minutes to get past Birmingham Groves 3-1 – Oakland Press
2. GIRLS SOCCER Division 4 No. 8 Leland edged Suttons Bay 3-2 – Up North Live
3. GIRLS SOCCER Khloe Van Oosten scored three goals in Gaylord’s win over Sault Ste. Marie – Petoskey News-Review
4. GIRLS SOCCER Ava Frost scored all three goals in Traverse City Central’s 3-1 win over Cadillac – Traverse City Record-Eagle
5. BOYS LACROSSE Saginaw Heritage remains undefeated thanks to a 16-6 win over Davison – Saginaw News
6. GIRLS SOCCER Sterling Heights improved to 4-1 with a shutout of Warren Fitzgerald – Macomb Daily
7. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Warren Woods-Tower improved to 7-1 with a sweep of Utica Ford – Macomb Daily
8. SOFTBALL The snow is still covering the ground in Marquette, but the Sentinels cleared the field for a sweep of Gwinn – My UP Now
9. GIRLS SOCCER McBain Northern Michigan Christian earned its first victory, 3-0 over Oscoda – Cadillac News
10. SOFTBALL Kalkaska swept Benzie Central – Benzie County Record Patriot