Perspective: It's a Game - Not a War
October 10, 2014
In this week's edition of MHSAA Perspective, John Johnson features the comments of a pregame speech encouraging the players to keep the upcoming contest in perspective.
Now in its 10th season, the radio commentary MHSAA Perspective – presented by the Michigan Army National Guard – airs on over 80 radio stations and audio outlets across the state, generally during the local broadcasts of high school games. The program runs for 30 weeks through the end of the winter sports season.
This week's Perspective: It's a Game - Not a War - Listen
Past editions
Sept. 29 - Record Holders - <a href="http://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/MHSAA Perspective/9-29-14-Record-Holders.mp3" target="_blank>Listen</a><br /> Sept. 22 - It's Still A Pig - <a href=">Listen
Sept. 15 - Remembering 9/14 - Listen
Sept. 8 - Exposing Specialization - Listen
Sept. 1 - Enhancing The Fan Experience - Listen
Aug. 25 - Safety Trumps Everything - Listen
This Week in High School Sports: 9/18/25
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
September 18, 2025
This week's edition details programs in place to educate and assist athletic directors; awards Game Balls to high achievers in soccer, golf and football; and introduces MHSAA.com's weekly "Block Party" volleyball report.
The 5-minute program each week includes feature stories from MHSAA.com or network affiliates, along with "Be the Referee," a 60-second look at the fine art of officiating.
"This Week in High School Sports" is powered by MI Student Aid, a division within the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).
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Previous 2025-26 editions
Sept. 11: Football coaching legend Al Fracassa, MHSAA Student Advisory Council - Listen
Sept. 4: MHSAA participation rising, Harbor Springs soccer's Henry Juneau - Listen
Aug. 28: Field hockey's first season, changes to Football Playoffs, Tennis Finals - Listen