Bertz on becoming a referee: ‘I wasn’t ready to give up the game’

By Doug Donnelly
MHSAA Second Half

TEMPERANCE – Clyde Canales says his life experiences have prepared him for this. Bryant Moore says his new role as a football referee has taught him a new respect for the game. And Herb Bertz says he signed up to stay part of a game that has meant so much to his family the last several years.

The three southeast Michigan men are among new high school football officiating recruits for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. And they are a welcome addition to the ranks.

https://secondhalf.mhsaa.com/All-News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7666/Seeing-Need-New-SE-Officials-Work-to-Fill-It

Photo by Cari Hayes: Clyde Canales of Temperance joined the officiating ranks this season and has done dozens of games, including some at Whiteford.

 

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