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: 9/13/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 13, 2022
1. BOYS SOCCER No. 2 Grand Rapids Catholic Central defeated top-ranked South Christian 3-1 in a matchup of Division 3 elite – FOX 17
2. GIRLS GOLF Brighton made a run at its team record with a 310 to win the Holt Invitational – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. VOLLEYBALL McBain showed why it’s ranked No. 2 in Division 3, defeating No. 5 Traverse City St. Francis, Division 2 honorable mention Cadillac and Fremont – Cadillac News
4. BOYS SOCCER McBain Northern Michigan Christian moved to 7-0-3 with a 2-1 win over Division 3 No. 14 Ogemaw Heights, which also entered unbeaten – MI Sports Now
5. BOYS SOCCER Max Lasser scored both goals as North Muskegon edged Oakridge 2-1 – Local Sports Journal
6. GIRLS GOLF Kalamazoo Christian continued to dominate in the Lakeland Conference/Kalamazoo Valley Association with another jamboree win – Niles Daily Star
7. VOLLEYBALL Stevensville Lakeshore celebrated 50 years of volleyball, although Buchanan won the matchup of this year’s teams – St. Joseph Herald-Palladium
8. BOYS SOCCER Jaxon Dann scored three goals in Cheboygan’s big win over Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
9. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 14 Ludington improved to 10-1-1 with a 5-1 win over Whitehall – Ludington Daily News
10. VOLLEBALL Bullock Creek moved to 9-3-1 with sweeps of Shepherd and Chesaning – Midland Daily News