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: 6/5/18
June 5, 2018
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Each weekday of the school year, we break down the top headlines courtesy of Michigan’s sports media.
1. Rules: The MHSAA’s new transfer regulation takes effect in 2019-20, but based on sports an athlete plays beginning in 2018-19. Check out this explanation – State Champs Sports Network
2. Baseball: Division 1 No. 6 Grand Ledge advanced to the Capital Diamond Classic championship game with a 3-1 win over Lansing Catholic – Lansing State Journal
3. Baseball: Division 2 No. 7 DeWitt came back to defeat Holt and earn the opportunity to repeat as Diamond Classic champ – Lansing State Journal