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: 12/10/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 10, 2025
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gabby Piepho reached 1,000 career points less than a minute into Howell’s season-opening win over Grand Blanc – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Tecumseh drained a school-record 11 3-pointers in a 71-44 win over Coldwater – Adrian Daily Telegram
3. ICE HOCKEY Division 3 No. 8 Escanaba finished on top in a high-scoring matchup with Hancock, 6-5 – Upper Michigan’s Source
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Frankenmuth edged Portland 48-46 in a rematch of a Regional Final from last season – Saginaw News
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Vicksburg downed Schoolcraft 66-56 in a father vs. son coaching matchup – Kalamazoo Gazette
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Traverse City Christian downed Manton 65-58 in something of a family reunion game for TC Christian coach Rene LaFreniere – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Macomb Dakota came back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Fraser 54-42 – Macomb Daily
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Marquette edged Negaunee 56-52 – My UP Now
9. BOYS BASKETBALL East Lansing downed Lansing Sexton 73-58 – Lansing State Journal
10. ICE HOCKEY Traverse Bay Reps scored four goals during the third period of a win over Charlevoix – MI Sports Now