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: 8/22/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 22, 2025
1. VOLLEYBALL Fowler downed Onekama in five sets in a matchup of Division 4 contenders – Manistee News-Advocate
2. BOYS TENNIS Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood was first and Ann Arbor Greenhills and Holland Christian tied for second at the Sturgis Great 8 – Sturgis Journal
3. GIRLS GOLF Montague won its West Michigan Conference jamboree as Cadence Fox tied the program’s low-round record of 75 – CatchMark SportsNet
4. BOYS SOCCCER Gaylord defeated Petoskey for the first time since 2019, 5-4 – Petoskey News-Review
5. VOLLEYBALL New Boston Huron avenged a pool play loss to Flat Rock to clinch the Erie Mason Invitational title – Monroe News
6. BOYS SOCCER Troy Athens downed Troy High 1-0 – Oakland Press
7. BOYS SOCCER Muskegon Mona Shores and Western Michigan Christian played to a 2-2 draw at the Heroes Cup – Local Sports Journal
8. VOLLEYBALL Mancelona opened its season with victories over Grand Traverse Academy and Traverse City Bulldogs homeschoolers – Traverse City Record-Eagle
9. BOYS SOCCER Cadillac earned its first win of the season, downing Sault Ste. Marie – Cadillac News
10. VOLLEYBALL Manistee downed Muskegon Orchard View and Mason County Central in its season openers – Ludington Daily News