Archive for February 7th, 2012
League Meet Wrestling Results
Wrestling OAA RED DIVISON-WHITE DIVISION SUPER MEET (Feb. 4 at Rochester H.S.) TOTAL TEAM SCORES — 1. Oxford, 265; 2. Rochester, 216; 3. Clarkston, 185; 4. Rochester Stoney Creek, 143; 5. Lake Orion, 141.5; 6. Rochester Adams, 132; 7. Farmington Harrison, 110; 8. Auburn Hills Avondale, 96.5; 9. West Bloomfield, 86; 10. Farmington, 81; […]
Rochester Hills Christian routs Springfield Christian, clinches FBAC title
CLARKSTON — Rochester Hills Christian outscored host Clarkston Springfield Christian in both halves Monday and posted a 66-43 triumph to put the finishing touches on a league championship. With its 7-1 record within the FBAC Red Division boys basketball standings, the Eagles (12-4, 7-1) wrap up at least a share of the title. Only Troy […]
Oakland falls short at IUPUI
INDIANAPOLIS – Another close game, another close loss. That seems to be a growing trend this season for the Oakland University women’s basketball team. Bethany Watterworth scored 23 points and tied the game in the second half, but the Oakland women’s basketball team lost, 64-61, to IUPUI on Monday at The Jungle. The Golden Grizzlies […]
CAMPUS CLIPS: Oakland’s Harding wins Summit League Weekly Award
ELMHURST, Ill. – Grant Harding was named The Summit League’s Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week after his performance at the 2012 Michigan Open hosted by Oakland at the OU Aquatic Center Feb. 3-5. Harding, a native of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, garners his first career Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week award after […]
Troy uses long runs to drain West Bloomfield
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net TROY — With runs of 7-0, 14-0 and 23-2, West Bloomfield was probably wondering if it was involved with a basketball game or math class Monday. Troy trounced the Lakers, 47-28, after jumping out to a 19-2 lead and continually pouring on large runs on West Bloomfield. Senior guard […]
Holly dunks Kearlsey-Clio Unified
FLINT— Junior Aaron DeHaven recorded a pair of individual wins along with swimming a leg on two winning relays as Holly swam past Flint Kearsley-Clio Unified, 115-59, in a Flint Metro League boys swimming and diving meet. DeHaven set a personal best in the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.74 and in the 200 freestyle, with […]
PREP STATE RANKINGS — Feb. 7
PREP STATE RANKINGS Boys Basketball (By the Associated Press) The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second,etc.: Class A (First-Place Votes, Record, Points) — 1. Detroit Pershing (5) (14-0) 75; […]
MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Auburn Hills Christian blasts Landmark; Lakes, Notre Dame Prep roll
PORT HURON — Behind a game-high 27 points from Geoffrey Wickson, Auburn Hills Christian rolled host Kimball Landmark Academy, 56-32, in Inner State Athletic Conference boys basketball play. Taylor Barton recorded a triple-double, scoring 15 points to go with 13 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals for the Cougars (7-6, 4-3). GIRLS BASKETBALL WATERFORD OUR […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy Bethany edges neighboring Troy Christian Leadership
TROY — Troy Bethany Christian outscored neighboring rival Troy Christian Leadership Academy in three of the four quarters Saturday and the Bruins chalked up a 40-31 non-conference girls basketball win over the visiting Defenders. Sophomore Sarah Bishop scored 14 to pace Bethany Christian (8-4). Junior Lianna Sprankle added 11 points for the Bruins. “We have […]
CAMPUS CLIPS: Lake Orion grad Allen sets WMU record
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Western Michigan track and field standouts Chiara Allen and Iris Campbell made history as they each broke school records on the final day of the Meyo Invitational at the University of Notre Dame on Saturday. Allen, a 2010 graduate of Lake Orion, broke the triple jump school record previously held by […]
Notre Dame Prep’s McCormick nominated for McDonald’s All-American game
PONTIAC — Kellen McCormick, a 6-foot-8 senior forward on Pontiac Notre Dame Prep’s varsity boys basketball team and a resident of West Bloomfield, has been nominated as a 2012 McDonald’s Basketball All-American — one of only six boys from Michigan and the only one from Oakland County. McDonald’s® announced the list of players nominated […]
Rochester United edges Romeo in OAA-MAC Hockey Showcase
BY DAVID BOIKE CORRESPONDENT ROCHESTER — February in Michigan usually means the peak of winter sports activity, but this year’s mild winter has put a damper on some of our favorite pursuits. Don’t tell that to anyone who attended the 2012 OAA vs. MAC Hockey Showcase at the Rochester Onyx. In its third year, thirty […]
Moss outshines Russell as Troy rolls Athens
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net TROY — Monday’s heavyweight fight was University of Buffalo signee Karin Moss of Troy vs. Oakland signee Sinclair Russell of Troy Athens. After 27 minutes of punch-for-punch, Moss took over. The senior dished out seven assists in the second half, and her double-double led four Colts in double-digit scoring […]
JAKE’S TAKE: Baston’s departure proves it’s all about ‘me’ with some student athletes
TROY — Shame on Maceo Baston. Shame on the 6-feet-4 sophomore, who left Troy for Birmingham Detroit Country Day this week without a word to his coach, Gary Fralick, or his teammates, James Young and Zak Noor. Shame on Baston for fleeing Troy after all the Colts have fought through this season. Shame on him […]
Brother Rice impressive in regaining county swimming title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com WATERFORD — After a four-year hiatus, Birmingham Brother Rice is back on top. The Warriors, ranked third in the state in Division 1, emerged the victory at Saturday’s 48th annual Oakland County Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at Waterford Mott — and Brother Rice was not favored. Rice […]
