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: 10/26/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 26, 2021
1. VOLLEYBALL Kingsley defeated Traverse City St. Francis, Leland and Traverse City Central to win the ABCD quad – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. VOLLEYBALL Midland Bullock Creek kept pace in second place in the Tri-Valley Conference West with a 3-1 win over St. Louis – Midland Daily News
3. VOLLEYBALL Flushing maintained its share of first in the Flint Metro League Stripes with a sweep of 2020 champ Holly – WJRT
4. VOLLEYBALL Baldwin came back from two sets down to defeat Big Rapids Crossroads – Big Rapids Pioneer
5. VOLLEYBALL Durand swept Burton Bendle, Morrice and Flint Carman-Ainsworth – Owosso Argus-Press
6. VOLLEYBALL Mackinaw City defeated Brimley and Harbor Light Christian – Petoskey News-Review
7. VOLLEYBALL Division 3 honorable mention Morley Stanwood swept Big Rapids – Big Rapids Pioneer
8. VOLLEYBALL Adrian defeated Blissfield in five sets -- Adrian Daily Telegram