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: 9/21/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 21, 2021
1. GIRLS GOLF Goodrich shot a 353 to edge Fenton by five strokes and win the Genesee County Championship – Flint Journal
2. GIRLS GOLF Harbor Springs shot a 414 to win the Ann Wilson Invitational – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
3. VOLLEYBALL Iron Mountain took a big step in both of its leagues’ play, defeating Division 3 honorable mention Manistique 3-1 – Iron Mountain Daily News
4. VOLLEYBALL Division 2 honorable mention Lansing Catholic remained undefeated while handing Ionia just its second defeat, 3-1 – Lansing State Journal
5. BOYS SOCCER Fraser downed Clawson 1-0 in a matchup of top teams in the Macomb Area Conference Blue – Oakland Press
6. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 5 Fenton also held onto first place alone in the Flint Metro League with a 7-2 win over former co-leader and No. 14 Clio – WJRT
7. BOYS SOCCER Charlevoix defeated Harbor Springs 5-2 in the annual Caili’s Cup game – Petoskey News-Review
8. VOLLEYBALL Key early rallies helped Pentwater to a 3-1 win over Brethren – Manistee News Advocate
9. BOYS SOCCER Buckley remains atop the Northwest Conference standings after a 7-1 win over Kingsley – Traverse City Record-Eagle
10. BOYS TENNIS Dearborn Divine Child earned a nonleague win over Riverview – Southgate News-Herald