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: 12/1/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 1, 2022
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Macy Fegan set Standish-Sterling’s career scoring record, breaking what had stood since 1999, in her team’s win over Mio – Bay City Times
2. HOCKEY Division 1 No. 4 Brighton handed Livonia Churchill its first defeat, 5-0 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Yale followed a pair of freshman standouts past Port Huron Northern 41-37 – Port Huron Times Herald
4. HOCKEY Seamus McCarley scored twice to lead Lenawee United past Ann Abor Huron 3-1 – Adrian Daily Telegram
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Traverse City St. Francis used a big fourth-quarter run to pull away from Lake Leelanau St. Mary 48-38 – Up North Live
6. HOCKEY Downriver Unified edged Bishop Foley United 9-8 – Southgate News-Herald
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Cedarville/DeTour edged Pickford 52-50 – MI Sports Now
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Beaverton edged Coleman 38-35 in overtime – Midland Daily News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Alpena held on for a 57-53 win over Oscoda – Alpena News
10. HOCKEY Traverse City Central got past Petoskey 6-0 – Traverse City Record-Eagle