Archive for April 3rd, 2012
COLLEGE SOCCER: Oakland’s Mitch Hildebrandt signs professional contract
“I couldn’t think of a better place to begin my professional career,” said Hildebrandt. “The entire setup is first class, starting with my teammates who are all great guys and very talented. We also have a great coaching staff headed by Manny Lagos who really knows how to get the best out of all […]
POLL: What is your favorite sports movie of all time?
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland 7-footer Sikora to transfer
ROCHESTER HILLS — Redshirt freshman Kyle Sikora has decided to transfer and leave the Oakland basketball team, announced by Greg Kampe on Tuesday. Sikora started in 16 of 33 games played in this past season, leading the team with 23 blocked shots, 12th-best in The Summit League. “I would like to thank Oakland University and […]
BASEBALL: Power Struggle: Bishop Foley holds off Lake Orion
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MADISON HEIGHTS — It was only fitting that two of Oakland County’s premier baseball programs faced off in the opening round of the Oakland County Spring Break Baseball Tournament Monday. Both Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Lake Orion have won at least one state title each […]
NBA BASKETBALL: Benson to be let go by Golden State
SAN FRANSISCO — Keith Benson’s first stint in the NBA will be a short one. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 graduate from Oakland University, won’t resign with the Golden State Warriors later this week when his 10-day contract expires. Benson, who was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks, 48th overall, last […]
BOWLING: 2012 All-State Teams
Boys Bowling 2012 ALL-STATE BOYS BOWLNG TEAMS DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM — Tylor Green, Davison sr.; Eric Pavlov, Novi Detroit Catholic Central sr.; Jeffrey Pietryka, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley jr.; Drake Csage, Jackson, fr.; Quinton Burnett, Flint Carman-Ainsworth sr. DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM — Nicholas Robison, Saline sr.; Shawn Bibee, […]
Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans TROY — In its season opener last season, Troy defeated Troy Athens on the soccer pitch in a game that featured two legitimate state title contenders. In that game, the Colts scored three goals with in a 15-minute span. Athens, however, did not lose another league […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program
ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University head women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis announced on Thursday that Malika Glover, Jenna Bachrouche and Lauren Robak have each decided to leave the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team. “Malika, Jenna and Lauren have each made the decision to pursue other opportunities,” Francis said. “They are all good people and we […]
BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — A year ago, Rochester featured one of the state’s top baseball prospects. The Falcons still finished a trio of games under the five-hundred mark. Gone from that team is several players, most notable Nick Bradley, who played in the MHSBCA East-West All-Star Game […]
MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood
PONTIAIC NOTRE DAME PREP 6, LIVONIA LADYWOOD 2 SINGLES — 1. Lisa Savagian (NDP) d. Erica Ley 2-6, 6-2, 6-3; 2. Annie Boniface (NDP) d. Nicole Salter 6-2, 6-2;3. Erin Moncrief (NDP) d. Christina Ilitch 5-7,6-2, 7-6(4); 4. Mary Beth Ruona (LL) d. Kelsie Ihm 6-2, 6-2. DOUBLES — 1. Kenzie Kettner-Jenny Thodes (LL) d. […]
