FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Athens cruises past Lake Orion; Troy drops Rochester; Oxford gains first win

TROY — Troy Athens used a 10-2 run to open the game and never relinquished the advantage in earning a 45-31 OAA Red Division girls basketball triumph over visiting Lake Orion.

Athens (4-1, 4-0) led 24-12 at the half and broke the game open with an 18-10 surge in the third quarter to build a 42-22 advantage heading into the final frame.

Sinclair Russell led Athens w2ith 16 points. Marisa Kozikowski and Haley Svircina added eight points each and Jenna O’Dell chipped in with six points for the Red Hawks.

Marissa Secontine scored eight and Maddie Hutchinson followed with seven points for Lake Orion (3-2, 3-2).

TROY 54, ROCHESTER 22: It was all Troy Friday in theis OAA Red Division contest, as the Colts opened with a 23-4 first quarter and never looked back. Karin Moss led a balanced attack with a game-high 20 points, nearly as much as Rochester’s total output. Liz Siepker added 14 points, Sabrina Cotton scored eight and Gabbi Ellis chipped in with five points for Troy (5-0, 4-0). Stephanie Von Behren and Katie Steffens both had five points for Rochester (0-5, 0-4), which trailed 30-8 at the half and 50-12 entering the fourth quarter.

OXFORD 41, SOUTHFIELD 33: Oxford recorded its first win of the season Friday, topping the host Blue Jays in an OAA White Division contest. Michelle Gilmore led Oxford with 14 points and five assists, Kelsey Harrison had eight points and eight rebounds, and Shelby Davis had six points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats.

“Our girls had a good vibe during warm-ups that carried over to the game,” said Oxford coach Al  Poynter.  “We scored the first seven points, hung tough through Southfield’s second-half run, and showed our toughness by scoring the last five points of the game.  I am very proud of our team and their effort tonight — it is a great game to build on as we enter the heart of our schedule after Christmas break.”

AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE 66, OAK PARK 23: Avondale continued its fast start to the season,. Moving to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in league play with this lopsided victory over Oak Park Friday. Hannah Little led Avondale with 18 points. Quennece Garrison had 13 points, Courtney Williams added 10 points and Andrea Strauss followed with nine points for the Yellowjackets, who sent 10 players into the scoring column. Avondale led 28-7 after the first quarter and 42-13 at the half. Micaiah Strong scored seven for Oak Park.

FARMINGTON HILLS HARRISON 37, ROCHESTER ADAMS 34 (OT): Harrison outscored Adams 7-4 in the extra session to earn the OAA White Division win Friday. Marissa Cotton led the Hawks’ balanced effort with 11 points and Tiera Parker added eight for Harrison (3-2, 2-0), which led 15- 12 at the half. Adams held a 18-15 advantage in the second half to force overtime. Emily Bryce scored six, while , Taylor Houghtlin, Jessica Lang and Karissa Roveda all added five points each for Adams (2-2, 1-1).

ROCHESTER HILLS CHRISTIAN 53, CLARKSTON SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN 10: Rochester Hills Christian remained perfect on the year, rolling to this lopsided triumph over visiting Springfield Christian Friday in FBAC Red Division play. Megan Steiner recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Eagles (4-0, 3-0). Allise Dubay added 10points and 12 steals for RHC.

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ROCHESTER HILS CHRISTIAN 61, CLARKSTON SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN 41: DJ Szydlowski scored 14 points with nine rebounds to pace the Eagles to this FBAC Red Division win Friday at home. Aaron Berry also had 14 points with six steals and Nathan Simon chipped in with 10 points for Rochester Hills Christian (3-3, 1-0). Ben Matthews scored 12 points for Springfield (1-7, 0-2).

NOVI FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTIAN 71, ROCHESTER HILLS LUTHERAN NORTHWEST 66: Jalen Walker and Solomon Williams were a double nightmare for the Crusaders Friday night, as they both finished with 17 points for Franklin Road. Gursher Rathore scored 20 points for Lutheran Northwest. Greg Vanderboord scored 10 and Luke McCatty added nine points for Northwest.

AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE 66, ALBION 48: Avondale remained perfect on the season  tin rolling to this 18-point non-league win at home Friday. Ray Tillman scored a game-high 17 points for the Yellowjackets (3-0). Tony Harris scored 13 points, Dejuante Ratcliff added 10 points and AJ Susick scored nine with 13 rebounds for Avondale.

FERNDALE 61, ROCHESTER ADAMS 58: Deandrea Williams scored 19 for Ferndale in the OAA White Division win for Ferndale. Jalen Reid added 15 points and Jordan Guin had 13 points for the Eagles (3-0, 2-0), who closed with a 22-15 run to steal the win. V scored 10 to lead Adams, while  Zack Littleson and Matt Nestor both had eight points and Brad Nylen scored seven for the Highlanders (2-1, 0-1).

(To report varsity results, call (248) 812-1053 or e-mail dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com)

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