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The Kermit Ambrose was presented to Coach Nancy Smith at the 2025 MITCA Cross Country Clinic coach Ben Watson from Rockford High. Both Coach Smith and Coach Watson are former MITCA Presidents, both have won D1 State Champions in Girls Cross Country, and now also share honors as recipients of the Kermit Ambrose Award and members of the MITCA Hall of Fame. Nancy’s Cross Country teams have combined for a 133-11 record, in cluding 14 undefeated seasons. They have won 11 con ference championships, never finishing worse than 3rd. They have also won 15 regional championships and 11 Top 10 finishes at the State Meet. Northville won the State Title in 2013 and earned runner-up status in 2015. Nancy was nominated MITCA Coach of the Year 10 times. She was MHSCA Coach of the Year in 2014 and a National Coach of the Year finalist in both the NFHS and NHSACA that same year. Congratulations Coach Smith!