Linked Up: Generations of Calls
July 9, 2013
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Father Ralph Burr recently finished his 50th season as an MHSAA official at 76 years old. His daughter Jackie has worked with him for 20 seasons, and son Jeff has served alongside Dad various times over the last 36 years.
Add in another son and grandson, and the family has officiated a combined 142 years in the Muskegon area.
Grand Rapids' WZZM tells the story of the Burrs, focusing especially on Ralph and his other contributions including the care-taking of Muskegon's Sheldon Field.
Click for the WZZM story on the Burrs and watch below if your browser allows for Flash playback. Also, see the report done earlier this season by the Muskegon Chronicle.
PHOTO: Members of the Burr family pose during the MHSAA Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet in May including current MHSAA officials Jackie Burr, (to her left) Ralph Burr and (on far right) Jeff Burr.
Today in the MHSAA: 12/7/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 7, 2022
1. BOYS BASKETBALL Jaylen Hicks scored 26 points to lead Howell to a 64-49 win over reigning Division 2 champion Williamston – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Muskegon got past reigning Division 3 runner-up Kent City 55-43 – Muskegon Chronicle
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Kenneth Morast Jr. led Ecorse to a season-opening 91-56 win over Imlay City with 50 of those points – Detroit News
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Gabe Lynn and Durand opened in a big way as he had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 steals in the Railroaders’ 81-55 win over Burton Bentley – Owosso Argus-Press
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jaslynn Ward scored 31 points as St. Joseph edged Benton Harbor 47-42 – St. Joseph Herald-Palladium
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Henry Munkres also opened with a triple-double in Brighton Charyl Stockwell’s 62-40 win over Byron – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Grand Rapids Christian opened with a 58-47 win over Grand Rapids South Christian, led by Dono Thames’ 32 points – Grand Rapids Press
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Kaden Hansel’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer moved Indian River Inland Lakes past Harbor Springs 64-62 – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
9. BOYS BASKETBALL Brayden Mitchelson’s last-minute free throws helped push Muskegon Reeths-Puffer past Allendale 56-54 in overtime – MuskegonSports.com
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Vicksburg improved to 4-0 with a 37-20 win over Schoolcraft – WWMT