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: 12/11/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 11, 2025
1. ICE HOCKEY Joe Trachsel made 63 saves as Chippewa Valley United came back to defeat St. Clair Shores Unified 4-2 – Macomb Daily
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Harbor Springs defeated St. Ignace 58-44 – Petoskey News-Review
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Holland earned its first victory, 68-63 in double overtime over Muskegon Western Michigan Christian – Holland Sentinel
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Freeland improved to 4-0 with a 70-45 win over Gaylord – Saginaw News
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Central Lake held on for a 45-39 win over Mancelona – Traverse City Record-Eagle
6. WRESTLING Brownstown Woodhaven downed Riverview 64-16 in a “spotlight” dual match – Southgate News-Herald
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Huron got out to a fast start in defeating Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 58-44 – Macomb Daily
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Cadillac downed Kingsley 53-36 – Up North Live
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Rochester Hills Stoney Creek improved to 2-0 with a 41-32 win over White Lake Lakeland – Oakland Press
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Macomb Dakota downed Utica Ford 75-31 – Macomb Daily