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: 9/15/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 15, 2026
1. GIRLS GOLF Kayla Montcalm carded a school record to lead Bay City Western to the Bay County team title – Bay City Times
2. BOYS SOCCER Division 3 No. 12 Frankenmuth shut out No. 8 Alma 1-0 in the Tri-Valley Conference Red – Saginaw News
3. GIRLS GOLF Cheboygan won its invitational, led by medalist Elise Markham – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4. BOYS SOCCER Undefeated Fenton handed Owosso its first loss, 2-1 – WJRT
5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL A trio of players reached individual milestones as Manton downed Beaverson and Saginaw Swan Valley – Cadillac News
6. BOYS SOCCER Division 4 No. 5 Leland won its District Final rematch with Maple City Glen Lake, 3-0 – MI Sports Now
7. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Fenton lost the first set but won the next three to defeat Linden – WNEM
8. BOYS SOCCER St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran downed Marcellus Howardsville Christian 2-0 – St. Joseph Herald-Palladium