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: 12/3/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 3, 2021
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Plymouth Christian Academy defeated Detroit Country Day 65-49 to begin its season – Detroit News
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Bailie Lash’s jumper at the buzzer pushed Mendon past Quincy 42-41 – JoeInsider.com
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL After an East Jordan buzzer-beater forced overtime, Johannesburg-Lewiston pulled away for a 59-49 win – Petoskey News-Review
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Goodrich opened with a 50-40 win over Davison – WJRT
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Macomb Lutheran North held off Almont’s midgame comeback for a 48-33 win – Macomb Daily
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Paw Paw held off Dowagiac’s comeback attempt in a 44-34 victory – Niles Daily Star
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Harbor Springs improved to 2-0 with a 60-45 win over Indian River Inland Lakes – Petoskey News-Review
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL A defensive surge from the start got Calumet rolling toward a 78-36 win over Iron Mountain – Iron Mountain Daily News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Tecumseh also thrived on defensive pressure in a 68-29 win over Manchester – Adrian Daily Telegram
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Kinde North Huron took a quick lead and never gave it up in a win over Peck – Huron Daily Tribune