From High School to Olympic Swimming
July 11, 2012
Fans of U.S. Swimming already have plenty of reasons to cheer for Missy Franklin later this month at the Summer Olympics -- she's only 17, but qualified to compete in a U.S. women's all-time best seven events.
But fans of high school sports and what they provide athletes at all levels of ability can also support her for how she's chosen to compete when she's not racing against the best in the world.
Franklin, who lives in Colorado, has continued to swim for her high school team despite the financial rewards she could've earned by taking the elite swimmer's usual path of going pro.
A ton has been written about Franklin lately, for obvious reasons. Below is a link to a New York Times story from February that focused on her continued dedication to her high school team.
Before the Olympic Trials, There’s This Big High School Meet (New York Times)
Today in the MHSAA: 4/4/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 4, 2025
1. GIRLS SOCCER Troy downed reigning Division 1 champion Rochester Adams 2-1 – Oakland Press
2. GIRLS SOCCER Camryn Huhn scored four goals to lead Dearborn Divine Child past Riverview 5-0 – Dearborn Press & Guide
3. GIRLS LACROSSE Romeo rallied late to get past Macomb Dakota 7-6 – Macomb Daily
4. GIRLS LACROSSE Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central held on for a 7-6 win over Jackson United – Jackson Citizen Patriot
5. BASEBALL Romeo opened its new stadium with a 9-0 win over Fraser – Macomb Daily
6. TRACK & FIELD Brighton swept Howell in season-opening duals for the girls and boys teams – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
7. SOFTBALL Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central earned a win and a tie against Ida – Monroe News
8. SOFTBALL Riverview swept Gibraltar Carlson in a season-opening doubleheader for both – Southgate News-Herald
Also of note …
BOYS BASKETBALL Past NBA player and coach Rex Walters is the new coach at Waterford Kettering – Detroit Free Press