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: 8/30/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 30, 2022
1. GIRLS GOLF Northville and Grand Blanc’s Kate Brody were champions at the Charger Invitational in Flint – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
2. BOYS SOCCER Cameron Sherrill scored all three goals in Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse’s 3-1 win over St. Clair Shores Lake Shore – Macomb Daily
3. BOYS SOCCER Traverse City West remains undefeated after a 4-0 win over Elk Rapids – Traverse City Record-Eagle
4. BOYS SOCCER Arturo Romero scored four more goals in Muskegon Oakridge’s 6-3 win over Orchard View – MuskegonSports.com
5. BOYS SOCCER Ludington also remains undefeated after a 5-2 win over Hart – Local Sports Journal
6. GIRLS GOLF Harbor Springs edged Traverse City St. Francis by three strokes at the first Lake Michigan Conference event – Petoskey News-Review
7. VOLLEYBALL Spring Lake downed Muskegon Western Michigan Christian, Zeeland East and Montague – MuskegonSports.com
8. GIRLS TENNIS Negaunee held off Marquette for a 6-2 victory – Marquette Mining Journal
9. BOYS SOCCER Fenton scored with under 10 minutes to play to get past Ortonville Brandon 3-2 – Oakland Press
10. BOYS SOCCER Alpena evened its record with a big win over Harbor Springs – Alpena News
Also of note …
GIRLS BASKETBALL Detroit Renaissance coach Shane Lawal is leaving the program to become an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings – Detroit News