This Week in High School Sports: 8/31/22
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
August 31, 2022
This week's edition discusses how Michigan Power Ratings are used to seed soccer, awards Game Balls to standouts in football, tennis and cross country; explains a game clock rule change in football and tells the Title IX story of graduated Fenton swimming standout Gracie Olsen.
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 part of the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning located within the Michigan Department of Treasury.
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Past editions
Aug. 24: Redesigned MHSAA.com, key dates and how to watch football in 2022 - Listen
This Week in High School Sports: 10/2/25
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
October 2, 2025
This week's edition announces applications are now available for the 2026 MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Awards, awards Game Balls to high achievers in 11 and 8-player football, and introduces this season's Boys Soccer Tournament with District brackets published Sunday.
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).
Listen to this week's show by Clicking Here.
Previous 2025-26 editions
Sept. 25: Saline's record-approaching performance, SAC sportsmanship statement - Listen
Sept. 18: Athletic director training, "Block Party" volleyball report - Listen
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