This Week in High School Sports: 8/25/17

August 25, 2017

The first edition of "This Week In High School Sports" for 2017-18 features the findings of the MHSAA’s 2016-17 Concussion report, addresses a rules change to blind side blocking in football and concludes with an "MHSAA Perspective" about referee Steve Johnson, who returns to the games after a bout with cancer.

The 5-minute program, powered by MI Student Aid, leads off each week with feature stories from around the state from the MHSAA’s Second Half or network affiliates. "Be The Referee," a 60-second look at the fine art of officiating, comes in the middle of the show and is followed by a closing MHSAA "Perspective."

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This Week in High School Sports: 10/1/26

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

October 1, 2026

This week's edition details this fall's 11 and 8-player football postseason schedules and awards Game Balls to high achievers in golf, football and soccer. 

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 2026-27 editions

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