Officials

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how personal fouls are penalized at the high school level.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the importance of recruiting young officials so they may gain experience now and prepare to replace veterans wearing the whistle.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the difference between high school and college/pro rules when it comes to intentional grounding. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how officials are chosen to work football playoff games.

Brent Sorg remains one of the country's elite soccer officials, a story worth telling on its own – but only half of the 40-year-old's remarkable climb on the pitch. He's better known in Michigan high school soccer as the boys coach at Williamston, which he led to...

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the difference in high school kick return rules from those in the college and professional games. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the role of officials in helping keep student-athletes safe after possible concussions. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains what fouls result in an automatic first down at the high school level. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses how officials at the high school level have the authority to correct an error in what down is being played. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the expanded definition of spearing added for football this season. 

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl kicks off the second season of "Be the Referee" with a "You Make the Call" on what happens after a missed field goal rolls out of bounds.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations by mail and online for game officials for the 2015-16 school year.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how the 30 out-limit rule works to keep baseball pitchers' arms healthy.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how bats have been altered the last few seasons to make baseball safer for pitchers and infielders.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains the often-misunderstood baseball balk rule.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses some of the strategies in use at the pro and high school levels to keep baseball's pace of play at an appropriate speed.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains how baselines come into play when deciding if a batted ball is fair or foul in baseball and softball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl explains why high-glare helmets are prohibited for softball and baseball.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the MHSAA's highest honor awarded annually to officials.

Sam Davis was a highly-touted freshman on the Michigan State University wrestling team and recently-crowned MHSAA champion from Lansing Eastern when an eye injury ended his competitive career on that mat.  But the longtime Lansing official continues to make a stat...