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: 8/30/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 30, 2024
NOTE: Highlights from Thursday’s football games will be included in the “1st & Goal: 2024 Week 1 Review” to be published Tuesday.
1. GIRLS GOLF Traverse City St. Francis’ Grace Slocum continued her incredible play with a course record in winning the Petoskey Invitational by 10 strokes; Petoskey won the team title by four strokes – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. GIRLS GOLF Grand Rapids Catholic Central carded a 339 to win the Big Rapids Invitational – Ludington Daily News
3. BOYS SOCCER Ludington downed Manitowac Lincoln of Wisconsin 2-0 to with a fourth-straight Badger Cup – Ludington Daily News
4. GIRLS GOLF Clarkston scored a 337 to win the Patriot Cup at The Fortress in Frankenmuth – Midland Daily News
5. BOYS SOCCER Division 4 No. 2 Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett edged Jackson Lumen Christi 3-2 – Jackson Citizen Patriot
6. VOLLEYBALL Division 1 honorable mention Grand Haven hosted its annual Battle on the Boardwalk outdoor tournament – Grand Haven Tribune