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: 10/26/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 26, 2023
1. VOLLEYBALL Gladwin defeated Harrison, Farwell and Shepherd to finish a repeat run in the Jack Pine Conference – Midland Daily News
2. VOLLEYBALL Coldwater and Division 3 honorable mention Bronson earned wins over Division 4 No. 7 Battle Creek St. Philip at the Coldwater Mini, while Division 4 top-ranked Adrian Lenawee Christian topped Coldwater and Bronson also defeated Adrian High – Coldwater Daily Reporter
3. VOLLEYBALL Traverse City Central swept Traverse City West in their Dig Pink match – Up North Live
4. VOLLEYBALL Cheboygan swept Pellston in their Volley for a Cure match – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5. VOLLEYBALL Linden swept Clio in a Flint Metro League crossover – WJRT
6. VOLLEYBALL Benzie Central earned wins over Manton and Mesick – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. VOLLEYBALL Cadillac finished league play with a sweep of Petoskey – Cadillac News
8. VOLLEYBALL Pentwater closed its regular season with a 3-1 win over Marion – Ludington Daily News