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: 12/6/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 6, 2024
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Erie Mason edged Monroe Jefferson 46-43 – Monroe News
2. BOYS BASKETBALL East Lansing opened with a 63-46 win over Grand Ledge – WILX
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Fraser rode a big third quarter to a 51-41 win over Macomb Dakota – Macomb Daily
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Petoskey came back to down Alpena 52-48 – Alpena News
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Grayling defeated Mancelona 44-27 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Armada earned an impressive 72-46 win over Flint Carman-Ainsworth – Port Huron Times Herald
7. BOYS BASKETBALL Lincoln Park returned from Taylor with a 67-43 victory – Southgate News-Herald
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sanford Meridian bounced back from a season-opening loss to defeat St. Louis 71-23 – Midland Daily News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Michigan Center enjoyed balanced scoring in a 54-10 win over Jackson – Jackson Citizen Patriot