Perspective: Value ... and Values

October 17, 2014

In this week's edition of MHSAA Perspective, John Johnson talks about what a great value high school sports are and the lifetime values they teach young people.

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: Value ... and Values - Listen

Past editions
Oct. 6 - It's a Game - Not a War - Listen
Sept. 29 - Record Holders - <a target="_blank>Listen</a><br /> Sept. 22 - It's Still A Pig - <a href=" href="http://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/MHSAA Perspective/9-29-14-Record-Holders.mp3">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: 10/15/26

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

October 15, 2026

This week's edition provides details on the 2026-27 MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Awards and presents Game Balls to high achievers in cross country, tennis and football.

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).

Listen to this week's show by Clicking Here.

Previous 2026-27 editions

Oct. 8: Upper Peninsula Girls Tennis Finals review - Listen
Oct. 1: 2026 MHSAA Football Playoff schedules - Listen
Sept. 24: Pontiac Notre Dame Prep coach Betty Wroubel's record pursuit - Listen
Sept. 17: Mattawan/Battle Creek Central's high-scoring football matchup - Listen
Sept. 10: 2025-26 MHSAA participation national rankings - Listen
Sept. 3: 2025-26 MHSAA postseason attendance - Listen
Aug. 27: Officiate Michigan Day, What's My Why - Listen