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.

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 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: 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.

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

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