Stripes Worn Well (Muskegon Chronicle)
March 1, 2012
Tim Flahive has battled diabetes for all but a few years of his life. But he's also filled half of those years with high school sports as a longtime official based in the Muskegon area.
The Muskegon Chronicle's Mark Opfermann tells the story of Flahive's final basketball game last week -- and makes us appreciate even more the significant role our officials fill to no fanfare.
A powerful excerpt:
He left the court with no fanfare, took off his whistle and shed a few tears.
But Flahive's story isn’t just about sports and an official leaving the hobby he loves. It’s about courage, getting back up and pressing on.
So, I guess it’s a lot like sports after all. But it’s a whole lot more about life.
That’s because when Flahive took the court last week, he did it with half of his left foot missing.
Today in the MHSAA: 4/9/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 9, 2025
1. BOYS LACROSSE Detroit Catholic Central held off Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 10-9 in a matchup of annual Division 1 contenders – Oakland Press
2. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 9 New Boston Huron defeated Division 2 No. 10 Flat Rock 5-1 in their first of two regular-season matchups – Southgate News-Herald
3. SOFTBALL Royal Oak Shrine Catholic rebounded from last season’s five losses to Allen Park Cabrini with a doubleheader sweep – Southgate News-Herald
4. SOFTBALL Division 2 honorable mention Carlton Airport dealt Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central its first loss, 9-6 – Monroe News
5. BOYS LACROSSE Lake Orion held on to defeat Oxford 11-8 – Oakland Press
6. BASEBALL Pinconning opened its season with a sweep of Bay City Central – Bay City Times
7. GIRLS LACROSSE Flushing improved to 2-2 with a 10-6 win over Lapeer – Flint Journal
8. BASEBALL Division 3 No. 7 Hemlock opened with a doubleheader sweep of Carrollton – Saginaw News
9. GIRLS SOCCER Dearborn High won its rivalry matchup with Dearborn Fordson – Dearborn Press & Guide
10. GIRLS SOCCER Gladwin won its home opener against Shepherd – MI Sports Now