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: 10/28/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 28, 2025
1. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 2 No. 5 Holland Christian clinched a share of the Ottawa-Kent Conference Black title with a five-set win over Division 1 honorable mention Zeeland East – Holland Sentinel
2. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 4 No. 3 Ubly completed an undefeated season it Big Thumb Conference Black play with a win over Harbor Beach, and Owendale-Gagetown capped an undefeated season in the BTC Red with a victory over Kinde North Huron – Huron Daily Tribune
3. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Dearborn Edsel Ford won the first two sets and then held on to defeat Riverview in five – Dearborn Press & Guide
4. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Carrollton swept Pinconning, and Hemlock defeated Midland Calvary Baptist and Vestaburg – WNEM