This Week In High School Sports: 9/22/21
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
September 22, 2021
This week’s edition highlights the fastest of the fast from the Spartan Invitational cross country "elite" races, awards Game Balls to high achievers in volleyball, football and soccer, explains how obstructions come into play in volleyball, and closes with a glance at "Let Them Lead" by John U. Bacon, which details the rise of Ann Arbor Huron hockey and the leadership lessons that paved the way.
The 5-minute program each week includes feature stories from around the state from the MHSAA’s Second Half 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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Previous editions
Sept. 15: Volleyball powers face off, Tiger Teusink's tennis legacy – Listen
Sept. 8: Fall sports rules changes, Adrian Lenawee Christian inspiration – Listen
Sept. 1: Boys soccer seeding process, Beaver Island athletics – Listen
Aug. 25: Return of Fall sports, “enhanced strength-of-schedule” football playoff format – Listen
This Week in High School Sports: 9/11/25
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
September 11, 2025
This week's edition details the legendary career of Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice football coach Al Fracassa, who died over the weekend at age 92; awards Game Balls to high achievers in volleyball and football, and explains the role and duties of the MHSAA's Student Advisory Council.
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. 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