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: 12/15/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 15, 2022
1. WRESTLING Top-ranked Detroit Catholic Central defeated short-handed but No. 2-ranked Davison 58-19 in a rematch of the last two Division 1 Finals – MLIVE-Detroit
2. HOCKEY Division 3 No. 5 Riverview Gabriel Richard downed Division 2 No. 2 Trenton 5-1 – Southgate News-Herald
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lake Fenton remained undefeated in handing Grosse Pointe North its first loss, 51-33 – Flint Journal
4. WRESTLNG White Pigeon edged Quincy on the eighth tiebreaker after the teams finished their 14 matches even at 39-39 – Coldwater Daily Reporter
5. HOCKEY Cadillac scored with 1.7 seconds to play to push past Petoskey 3-2 – Cadillac News
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Springport scored the game’s final basket to edge Michigan Center 59-58 – Jackson Citizen Patriot
7. HOCKEY East Grand Rapids ran its winning streak to four with a 3-1 win over Grand Rapids Christian – FOX 17
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Utica Ford improved to 4-1 with a 61-43 win over Macomb Dakota – Macomb Daily
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Goodrich remains undefeated after a 67-31 win over Fenton – Mid-Michigan Now
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Flint Hamady won its second game in two days, 78-45 over Flint Southwestern – WJRT