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: 2/4/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
February 4, 2026
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lillie Johnson scored her 2,000th career point during a 53-49 overtime win over Ishpeming – MY UP Now
2. BOWLING Bay City Western swept girls and boys Bay County championships; Western’s boys are ranked No. 1 in Division 2, and the girls are ranked No. 6 – Bay City Times
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Grand Rapids South Christian remains undefeated thanks to a 50-44 win over Grand Rapids West Catholic – Grand Rapids Press
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Libby Tank scored her 1,000th career point in Deckerville’s win over Akron-Fairgrove – Huron Daily Tribune
5. BOYS BASKETBALL McBain handed Beal City its first loss, 44-40, to move into a first-place tie in the Highland Conference – Cadillac News
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Midland downed Flint Powers Catholic 57-47 – Midland Daily News
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Alma downed ranked Freeland 76-72 – Mount Pleasant Morning Sun
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Chelsea earned a key 62-56 win over Ypsilanti Lincoln – Ann Arbor News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Alma downed Freeland 50-44 to move within a half-game of the lead in the Tri-Valley Conference Red – Saginaw News
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Macomb Dakota is in first place alone in the Macomb Area Conference Red thanks in part to a 52-49 win over Warren Lincoln – Macomb Daily