Kermit's Baton (Birmingham Eccentric)
March 6, 2012
Michigan's track and cross country community mourned the loss two weeks ago of former Birmingham Seaholm coach Kermit Ambrose, who died after a full 101 years including many putting a heavy stamp on the high school running scene.
Of course, Ambrose's influence stretched far outside high school as well. Marty Budner fills us in on the details in the story linked below, and then paints a fabulous picture of a former coach who affected thousands during more than a century.
It's not only the wins and losses — of which Kermit had many more of the former, but it's also the relationships developed and lessons learned. Many coaches will tell you the best part of their job is helping to teach life lessons and striving to make an impact along the way.
Kermit Ambrose was that kind of teacher.
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Today in the MHSAA: 4/25/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 25, 2023
1. BOYS LACROSSE Clarkston clinched the Oakland Activities Association Red title with a 14-10 win over Lake Orion – Oakland Press
2. GIRLS SOCCER Freeland moved into first place alone in the Tri-Valley Conference Red with a 4-1 win over Division 3 No. 8 Essexville Garber – Saginaw News
3. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 2 Bay City Western remains undefeated thanks to a walk-off 1-0 win over Midland – Bay City Times
4. GIRLS SOCCER Division 1 No. 12 Romeo and No. 10 New Baltimore Anchor Bay played to a scoreless tie – Macomb Daily
5. GIRLS SOCCER Division 2 No. 13 Linden maintained its league-leading status with a 3-0 win over Holly – Mid-Michigan Now
6. GIRLS SOCCER Freshman Ayla Tindall set Adrian’s season scoring record with five more goals in a 7-0 win over Ypsilanti Community – Adrian Daily Telegram
7. BASEBALL Gavin Nash keyed Hartland’s 3-2 win over Division 1 No. 10 Brighton – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
8. GIRLS SOCCER Elly Day scored three goals as Boyne City moved to 6-0 with a 5-0 win over Ogemaw Heights – Petoskey News-Review
9. BOYS GOLF Temperance Bedford shot a 317 to win the Tecumseh Invitational – Monroe News
10. BASEBALL Cole Merrill and Zach Griffis combined for a no-hitter during Bear Lake’s sweep of Manistee Catholic Central – Traverse City Record-Eagle