Second Half Hits the Road
March 2, 2012
Follow Second Half as we follow the Finals over the next four weeks. Here's a glimpse of some of the coverage you'll be able to find on the MHSAA's Second Half during the next two.
Tonight: Check back late for coverage from the Divsion 1 Cheer Final at the Grand Rapids Delta Plex, plus the Team Bowling Finals.
Saturday: We'll have coverage from 56 MHSAA Individual Finals championship matches. We also will post results from the Division 2-4 Cheer Finals and Singles Bowling Finals.
March 9: We'll head back to Grand Rapids, this time to Kenowa Hills High School, for the Team Gymnastics Finals.
March 10: We'll cover at least one hockey and one swimming and diving Final, and include results from all of the rest plus the Individual Gymnastics Finals.
And don't forget to check back every day for something new in our "Daily Dish," plus features and previews of all MHSAA championships. See live events at MHSAA.tv, including the Individual Wrestling and Cheer Finals.
Be the Referee: Field Hockey Substitution
By
Paige Winne
MHSAA Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
September 30, 2025
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.
Below is this week's segment – Field Hockey Substitution - Listen
We are on the pitch today for a field hockey “You Make the Call.”
During the execution of a penalty corner, the defending goalkeeper is struck on the hand and cannot continue. How is play resumed?
- Allow a properly equipped goalkeeper to substitute.
- Disallow any substitution; the injured goalkeeper must remain in the game.
- The defending team shall forfeit.
If you said to allow the substitution, you are correct. Under Rule 4-4-3, a goalkeeper substitution is permitted during a penalty corner in the event of injury or suspension. Once the new goalkeeper is ready, resume play with the continuation of the penalty corner.
Field players, however, may not substitute until the penalty corner has been completed. This ensures proper game flow while prioritizing player safety.
Previous 2025-26 editions
Sept 23: Multiple Contacts in Volleyball - Listen
Sept. 16: Soccer Penalty Kick - Listen
Sept. 9: Forward Fumble - Listen
Sept. 2: Field Hockey Basics - Listen
Aug. 26: Golf Ball Bounces Out - Listen
(Photo by Louis Murray.)