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Stripes Worn Well (Muskegon Chronicle)
March 1, 2012
Tim Flahive has battled diabetes for all but a few years of his life. But he's also filled half of those years with high school sports as a longtime official based in the Muskegon area.
The Muskegon Chronicle's Mark Opfermann tells the story of Flahive's final basketball game last week -- and makes us appreciate even more the significant role our officials fill to no fanfare.
A powerful excerpt:
He left the court with no fanfare, took off his whistle and shed a few tears.
But Flahive's story isn’t just about sports and an official leaving the hobby he loves. It’s about courage, getting back up and pressing on.
So, I guess it’s a lot like sports after all. But it’s a whole lot more about life.
That’s because when Flahive took the court last week, he did it with half of his left foot missing.
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Today in the MHSAA: 4/2/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 2, 2024
1. GIRLS SOCCER Aubrey Lauer scored six goals as Clinton defeated Tecumseh 8-2 – Adrian Daily Telegram
2. BASEBALL Uli Fernsler was nearly unhittable, and Division 1 No. 9 Novi got the game-winner in the eighth inning of a 1-0 victory over Hartland – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. GIRLS SOCCER Allison Herrell scored three goals in Madison Heights Lamphere’s shutout of Auburn Hills Avondale – Oakland Press
4. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 3 Bay City Western opened with a 4-0 two-hitter win over Flushing – WNEM