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: 12/12/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 12, 2023
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lowell started off the week with a 52-43 win over Muskegon – FOX 17
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Adrian downed Milford 62-46 at Little Caesars Arena – Adrian Daily Telegram
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Undefeated Fruitport Calvary Christian handed Pentwater its first loss, 55-46 – Local Sports Journal
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Escanaba edged Norway 69-65, handing the Knights their first defeat – Escanaba Daily Press
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary downed St. Charles 58-39 to continue its best start in a decade – WJRT
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Heritage remains undefeated after a 69-44 win over Goodrich – Mid-Michigan Now
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Brooklyn Columbia Central started the fourth quarter down six but ended with a 48-44 win over Leslie – Jackson Citizen Patriot
8. BOWLING Sturgis dominated its girls and boys matches with Plainwell – Sturgis Journal
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Daisy Schwartz starred as Midland Bullock Creek defeated Remus Chippewa Hills 55-31 – Midland Daily News
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL McBain evened its record in Highland Conference play and overall with a 32-22 win over Beal City – Cadillac News