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:
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Today in the MHSAA: 8/21/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 21, 2025
1. GIRLS GOLF Brighton won the Lober Classic for the fourth time in five season, finishing 20 strokes ahead of the field – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
2. GIRLS TENNIS Ishpeming Westwood edged three-time reigning Upper Peninsula Division 1 champion Negaunee in a rematch of the top two teams from last season – Marquette Mining Journal
3. GIRLS GOLF Northville was first and Dexter second at the Dan Young Invitational – Chelsea Sun Times News
4. VOLLEYBALL Byron Center downed East Grand Rapids in a “Rally on Reeds Lake” outdoor match – WOOD TV
5. BOYS SOCCER New Boston Huron avenged a 2024 loss with a 2-1 win over Melvindale – Southgate News-Herald
6. GIRLS GOLF Grand Blanc and Midland Dow’s Sophia Lee were top finishers at the first Saginaw Valley League jamboree – Midland Daily News
7. VOLLEYBALL Parma Western earned two-set wins over Brooklyn Columbia Central and Pewamo-Westphalia – Jackson Citizen Patriot
8. VOLLEYBALL Carrollton swept St. Charles, St. Louis and Sanford Meridian on volleyball opening night – Saginaw News
9. BOYS TENNIS Ludington won its invitational, with Cadillac finishing second – Cadillac News