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: 9/27/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 27, 2024
1. BOYS SOCCER Eaton Rapids clinched a fourth-straight Capital Area Activities Conference White title with a 1-0 win over Lansing Sexton – WILX
2. BOYS SOCCER Division 1 No. 8 Plymouth downed Canton 2-0 to clinch its first Park championship since 2017 – Hometown Life
3. VOLLEYBALL Bay City Western swept Midland in a key Saginaw Valley League match – WNEM
4. BOYS SOCCER Dearborn Fordson took a major step toward a possible Kensington Lakes Activities Association East title with a 2-0 win over Dearborn High – Dearborn Press & Guide
5. BOYS SOCCER Alpena downed Petoskey 5-1 on its Senior Night with Keller Skiba scoring four goals – Alpena News
6. VOLLEYBALL Division 4 No. 7 Crystal Falls Forest Park improved to 15-1 with a sweep of Stephenson – Upper Michigan’s Source
7. BOYS SOCCER Hartland scored a 2-1 win over Brighton – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
8. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 4 Grand Rapids South Christian shut out Grand Rapids Christian 5-0 – FOX 17
9. BOYS SOCCER Auburn Hills Oakland Christian won its Senior Night 2-1 over Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest – Oakland Press
10. VOLLEYBALL Newberry earned a sweep of Cedarville/DeTour – MI Sports Now