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: 9/21/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 21, 2021
1. GIRLS GOLF Goodrich shot a 353 to edge Fenton by five strokes and win the Genesee County Championship – Flint Journal
2. GIRLS GOLF Harbor Springs shot a 414 to win the Ann Wilson Invitational – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
3. VOLLEYBALL Iron Mountain took a big step in both of its leagues’ play, defeating Division 3 honorable mention Manistique 3-1 – Iron Mountain Daily News
4. VOLLEYBALL Division 2 honorable mention Lansing Catholic remained undefeated while handing Ionia just its second defeat, 3-1 – Lansing State Journal
5. BOYS SOCCER Fraser downed Clawson 1-0 in a matchup of top teams in the Macomb Area Conference Blue – Oakland Press
6. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 5 Fenton also held onto first place alone in the Flint Metro League with a 7-2 win over former co-leader and No. 14 Clio – WJRT
7. BOYS SOCCER Charlevoix defeated Harbor Springs 5-2 in the annual Caili’s Cup game – Petoskey News-Review
8. VOLLEYBALL Key early rallies helped Pentwater to a 3-1 win over Brethren – Manistee News Advocate
9. BOYS SOCCER Buckley remains atop the Northwest Conference standings after a 7-1 win over Kingsley – Traverse City Record-Eagle
10. BOYS TENNIS Dearborn Divine Child earned a nonleague win over Riverview – Southgate News-Herald