Perspective: Something to Play For

November 18, 2014

In this week's edition of MHSAA Perspective, John Johnson talks about how in high school sports, there's something to play for every day. 

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: Something to Play For - Listen

Past editions
Nov. 10 - Paper Playoff - Listen
Nov. 3 - Dumb & Really Dumb - Listen
Oct. 27 - The Middle - Listen
Oct. 20 - Football Playoff Primer - Listen
Oct. 13 - Value ... and Values -  Listen
Oct. 6 - It's a Game - Not a War - Listen
Sept. 29 - Record Holders - 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: 9/4/25

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

September 4, 2025

This week's edition details 2024-25 participation at MHSAA schools and nationally, awards Game Balls to high achievers in boys soccer and football, and highlights the growing scoring totals of Harbor Springs soccer standout Henry Juneau.

MI Student AidThe 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

Aug. 28: Field hockey's first season, changes to Football Playoffs, Tennis Finals - Listen