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: 9/9/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 9, 2024
1. CROSS COUNTRY The Freeland and Goodrich girls and Frankenmuth and Midland boys won at the Northwood Invitational – Saginaw News | Athletic.net
2. GIRLS GOLF Bay City Western reclaimed the Bay County title, finishing ahead of two-time reigning champion John Glenn by 13 strokes – Bay City Times
3. VOLLEYBALL Kingsley finished 6-0 to win its invitational, defeating Gaylord in the championship match – Traverse City Record-Eagle
4. VOLLEYBALL Manton went 5-0-1 and defeated Onekama in the final to win its invitational – Cadillac News
5. VOLLEYBALL Division 1 honorable mention Muskegon Mona Shores won all four of its matches to claim the gold bracket championship at the Fruitport Invitational – Local Sports Journal
6. CROSS COUNTRY Brighton swept championships at the Averill Invitational, and the Pontiac Notre Dame Prep girls and Williamston boys also were victorious – Livingston Daily Press & Argus | Athletic.net
7. CROSS COUNTY The Ubly girls and Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker boys won Bad Axe Invitational titles – Huron Daily Tribune | Athletic.net
8. VOLLEYBALL Bronson defeated Jonesville, Adrian Madison and Vicksburg at its weekend quad – Coldwater Daily Reporter
9. VOLLEYBALL Division 1 honorable mention Grand Haven finished 3-1 at its End of Summer Bash – Grand Haven Tribune
10. CROSS COUNTRY Traverse City West swept its Titan Takeoff – Traverse City Record-Eagle | Athletic.net