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: 12/14/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 14, 2021
1. BOWLING Freshman Grace Polega was among standouts as Utica Ford’s teams swept Roseville – Macomb Daily
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lake City came back from a halftime deficit to edge Evart 44-40 – Cadillac News
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Reese improved to 3-0 with an 81-48 win over Saginaw Swan Valley – Saginaw News
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Detroit Country Day held off Macomb Lutheran North for a 63-53 win – Observer & Eccentric
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Petoskey started fast and finished with a 54-39 win over Cheboygan – Petoskey News-Review
6. BOWLING Mason County Central swept Whitehall, both matches by 28-2 scores – Ludington Daily News
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Oscoda picked up its first win of the season, over Fairview – Bay City Times
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Kalkaska posted an impressive 56-35 win over Kingsley – Up North Live
9. BOWLING Ludington and Muskegon Western Michigan Christian split matches, Ludington’s boys and WMC’s girls victorious – Ludington Daily News
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Fruitport Calvary Christian downed Walker West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science – MuskegonSports.com