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: 12/12/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 12, 2023
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lowell started off the week with a 52-43 win over Muskegon – FOX 17
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Adrian downed Milford 62-46 at Little Caesars Arena – Adrian Daily Telegram
3. BOYS BASKETBALL Undefeated Fruitport Calvary Christian handed Pentwater its first loss, 55-46 – Local Sports Journal
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Escanaba edged Norway 69-65, handing the Knights their first defeat – Escanaba Daily Press
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary downed St. Charles 58-39 to continue its best start in a decade – WJRT
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Saginaw Heritage remains undefeated after a 69-44 win over Goodrich – Mid-Michigan Now
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Brooklyn Columbia Central started the fourth quarter down six but ended with a 48-44 win over Leslie – Jackson Citizen Patriot
8. BOWLING Sturgis dominated its girls and boys matches with Plainwell – Sturgis Journal
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Daisy Schwartz starred as Midland Bullock Creek defeated Remus Chippewa Hills 55-31 – Midland Daily News
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL McBain evened its record in Highland Conference play and overall with a 32-22 win over Beal City – Cadillac News