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: 8/23/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 23, 2022
1. VOLLEYBALL Sturgis repeated as St. Joseph County champion with a close sweep of Centreville – JoeInsider.com
2. BOYS SOCCER Manistee avenged last season’s District Final loss to Big Rapids with a 2-1 victory – Manistee News Advocate
3. GIRLS GOLF Big Rapids opened Central State Activities Association play with a victory – Big Rapids Pioneer
4. BOYS TENNIS Holland West Ottawa got past Holland High 6-3 as the rivals navigated a number of close flight matchups – Holland Sentinel
5. BOYS SOCCER Mason Garcia scored all eight goals in Shelby’s win over Newaygo – MI Sports Now
6. BOYS SOCCER Traverse City Christian earned its second shutout in two games, this time 2-0 over Gaylord – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. BOYS SOCCER Cole Schelb scored two goal to lead Midland past Alpena 3-1 – Midland Daily News
8. BOYS SOCCER Kalkaska held on for a 3-2 win over Reed City – Big Rapids Pioneer
9. VOLLEYBALL New Haven opened with a sweep of Warren Michigan Collegiate – Macomb Daily
10. BOYS SOCCER Cheboygan earned its first victory, 4-2 at Shepherd – Cheboygan Daily Tribune