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: 11/10/16
November 10, 2016
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Wednesday was another this week with no high school sports action, but here's a neat story on someone making his final contribution to a football community this weekend.
Each weekday during the school year, we’ll gather and post media links covering the most significant and intriguing high school events from all over the state.
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Brad Young has been the public address voice of Muskegon football for 16 years, but will announce his final game at Hackey Stadium on Friday – Muskegon Chronicle