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: 4/8/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 8, 2025
1. TRACK & FIELD Temperance Bedford’s boys ended Saline’s 72-meet dual win streak and also downed Ann Arbor Huron – Monroe News
2. GIRLS SOCCER Holly made a first-half goal stand in a 1-0 win over Fenton – Oakland Press
3. BASEBALL Brownstown Woodhaven added to its five-year winning streak over Wyandotte Roosevelt with a 4-1 victory – Southgate News-Herald
4. GIRLS SOCCER Kayla Rousseau scored three goals as Flushing downed Linden 6-0 – Flint Journal
5. SOFTBALL Division 1 honorable mention Brownstown Woodhaven opened Downriver League play with a big win over Wyandotte Roosevelt – Southgate News-Herald