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: 10/24/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 24, 2023
1. VOLLEYBALL Traverse City Central finished 3-0 at the ABCD Quad with wins over Kingsley, Division 3 No. 5 Traverse City St. Francis and Division 4 No. 3 Leland – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. VOLLEYBALL Holly swept Flint Carman-Ainsworth on a night when the Bronchos honored PA announcer Tony Coggins – WJRT
3. VOLLEYBALL Boyne City improved to 23-4 with a four-set win over Sault Ste. Marie – MI Sports Now
4. VOLLEYBALL Alpena lost the first set but won the next three on Senior Night to defeat Tawas -- Alpena News
5. VOLLEYBALL Bay City John Glenn downed New Lothrop in four sets – WNEM