Why be an Official? (Grand Rapids Press)
January 25, 2012
The Grand Rapids Press' Jane Bos tells the story of some of the most valuable, yet often-criticized people who help make our games go -- the officials enforcing the rules.
Consider this interesting point: On a Tuesday or Friday, the O-K Conference must come up with 150 officials to work its basketball games. And it, like most if not all leagues, always is looking for more.
She also explains how another former Press sportswriter, Howie Beardsley, got into the reffing game.
Check it out:
"Why West Michigan high school referees say you should consider wearing stripes"
Today in the MHSAA: 11/4/19
November 4, 2019
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
In addition to Lower Peninsula Cross Country and Boys Soccer Finals covered elsewhere on Second Half, the volleyball regular season finished up over the weekend with a few final tournaments, and we also include today championship recaps from State Champs Sports Network for LP Girls Golf and Boys Tennis and Upper Peninsula Cross Country Finals.
1. Volleyball: Division 2 honorable mention Cadillac defeated Cedar Springs in the finale of the Central Montcalm Invitational – Cadillac News
2. Volleyball: Division 2 No. 6 Kingsley defeated host Boyne City to win the Carrie Bricker-Hauger Memorial tournament – Traverse City Record-Eagle