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: 12/16/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 16, 2025
1. BOYS BASKETBALL Iron Mountain hung on for a 72-66 overtime win over Ishpeming, with Brayden Kassin scoring 48 points – Upper Michigan’s Source
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Midland used a big third quarter to pull away from Hartland 53-47 – Midland Daily News
3. GIRLS BASKETALL Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central earned first-year coach Ashton Cooper his first win, 51-33 over Coleman – Saginaw News
4. BOYS BASKETBALL Unionville-Sebewaing won its first matchup with Bay City All Saints in a decade, 53-49 – Bay City Times
5. ICE HOCKEY Romeo held on for a 3-2 win over Rochester Hills Stoney Creek – Macomb Daily
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Concord found its shooting touch during the second half of a 49-36 win over Hanover-Horton – Jackson Citizen Patriot
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Troy improved to 3-0 with a 36-27 win over Birmingham Seaholm – Oakland Press
8. ICE HOCKEY Downriver Unified avenged a November 7-5 loss to Riverview/Cabrini with a 7-5 win – Southgate News-Herald
9. BOYS BASKETBALL Bear Lake improved to 5-1 with a 49-28 victory over Leland – MI Sports Now
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Negaunee downed Calumet 54-34 – My UP Now