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FOOTBALL: Lake Orion’s second-half outburst helps Dragons burn Oxford for Double-O trophy

FOOTBALL: Lake Orion’s second-half outburst helps Dragons burn Oxford for Double-O trophy BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR E: dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com C: (248) 884-1051 TW: @LocalSportsFans   OXFORD – What a difference a year makes. After being pounded by neighboring rival Oxford 51-27 last year as part of a dismal 3-6 season, Lake Orion turned the tables … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Lake Orion’s second-half outburst helps Dragons burn Oxford for Double-O trophy

FOOTBALL: Quick strikes aid Adams’ mastery of Rochester

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR E: dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com P: (248) 884-1051 TW: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS – Whether it be skill, athleticism, luck or a little bit of Parker Picot, Rochester Adams continued its mastery of Rochester Thursday night. The Highlanders scored three touchdowns in the final 4:45 of the first quarter, led 27-0 at the … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Quick strikes aid Adams’ mastery of Rochester

FOOTBALL DIVISION 1 STATE FINALS: Belleville’s big-play offense stymies Rochester Adams’ title plans

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans DETROIT  —  After several near misses, Belleville’s big-play offense was finally on display Saturday at Ford Field. This time the Tigers exploded at Rochester Adams’ expense. Belleville torched the Highlanders’ stingy defense for 453 total yards and walked away with its first Division 1 state title in … Continue reading FOOTBALL DIVISION 1 STATE FINALS: Belleville’s big-play offense stymies Rochester Adams’ title plans

FOOTBALL: Rochester Adams in the postseason

ROCHESTER ADAMS IN THE POSTSEASON Beginning with its first state qualifying team back in 1997, Rochester Adams has amassed a 29-20 postseason record which includes six district titles, five regional titles, five Final Four appearances, two appearances in the state finals and one state title heading into Saturday’s Division 1 state finals against Belleville. Rochester … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Rochester Adams in the postseason

FOOTBALL: DeGrieck the anchor of Rochester Adams’ talented lines

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Football teams cannot succeed without several players willing to do the dirty work. A lot of dirty work. Unbeaten Rochester Adams has those players on its offensive and defensive lines who have done more than the dirty deeds for the state-ranked Highlanders. They have … Continue reading FOOTBALL: DeGrieck the anchor of Rochester Adams’ talented lines

FOOTBALL:  Rochester Adams downs Grand Blanc to reach state finals for first time since 2003

Highlanders rally back for 40-20 triumph over Bobcats BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOWELL  —  Please forgive Parker Picot if he never gets tired. Even though he only left the field for less than five plays Saturday, the Rochester Adams junior still produces all over the field. “I’m sorry,” laughed Picot about … Continue reading FOOTBALL:  Rochester Adams downs Grand Blanc to reach state finals for first time since 2003

FOOTBALL: Lake Orion AD Chris Bell to return to lead football program

LAKE ORION — What is old is new again. Current Lake Orion High School Director of Athletics Chris Bell will return to the sidelines as the Lake Orion’s football coach, effective immediately. Bell coached the Dragons from 1998-2016 before stepping down in the spring of 2017 to become the school’s A.D. He will retain that … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Lake Orion AD Chris Bell to return to lead football program

FOOTBALL: Adams unleashes ground assault to feast on Oxford, claims first district since 2013

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS  — Thanksgiving is not for another three weeks. Unbeaten Rochester Adams still enjoyed quite a feast Friday evening. The Highlanders captured their first Division 1 district title since 2013 with a resounding 42-7 triumph over visiting Oxford, chewing up the Wildcats at the line of … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Adams unleashes ground assault to feast on Oxford, claims first district since 2013

FOOTBALL: Troy rallies past Troy Athens to keep perfect season in tact

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans TROY  — When things weren’t going Troy’s way, the Colts simply found another gear. Troy kept its league title hopes alive Friday night by rallying for a 21-20 victory over host Troy Athens in OAA Blue Division play. The Colts put together two touchdown drives in the … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Troy rallies past Troy Athens to keep perfect season in tact

FOOTBALL: Rochester Adams tuns defending D-1 state champion West Bloomfield; Rochester cruised past LCN

FOOTBALL: Rochester Adams tuns defending D-1 state champion West Bloomfield; Rochester cruised past LCN WEST BLOOMFIELD — Rochester Adams opened up the 2021 season Friday with a statement win, topping defending Division1 state champion West Bloomfield, 35-17, in an OAA crossover contest. Adams, which returned eight starters on both sides of the football, had lost … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Rochester Adams tuns defending D-1 state champion West Bloomfield; Rochester cruised past LCN

FOOTBALL: Brandon opens up season with rout of Bay City Central

ORTONVILLE — Behind 579 total yards of offense, Ortonville Brandon displayed some firepower Friday in opening up the 2021 season with a 65-30 non-league victory over Bay City Central. The Blackhawks collected 308 yards on the ground and 271 in the air, all while racking up 42 points in the first half alone. Gino Tribuzio, … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Brandon opens up season with rout of Bay City Central

FOOTBALL: Lake Orion unleashes speed in lopsided victory over Utica Eisenhower

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter@LocalSportsFans LAKE ORION — Perhaps Lake Orion will display an element on the football field this season that it hasn’t seen since the glory days of the 2000s. Dynamite speed. The Dragons unleashed some lethal team speed, led by the debuts of sophomore Billy Roberson and senior Stephen Brown, … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Lake Orion unleashes speed in lopsided victory over Utica Eisenhower

FOOTBALL DIVISION 1 BONUS COVERAGE: Edwards puts on display in leading West Bloomfield past defending state champion Davison

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans DETROIT — Donovan Edwards boasts quite an intangible out on the football field. His track and field speed is a weapon that few teams can match and is something one simply cannot teach. That speed and athleticism is something opposing teams cannot simulate in practice as well. … Continue reading FOOTBALL DIVISION 1 BONUS COVERAGE: Edwards puts on display in leading West Bloomfield past defending state champion Davison

FOOTBALL: Clarkston Everest Collegiate rallies past Shrine for second district title

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — Royal Oak Shrine Catholic accomplished some things Saturday that nobody has been able to do all season against Clarkston Everest Collegiate. One is to lead at halftime and two, keep the Mountaineers’ high-powered offense off the scoreboard during the first two quarters. All that did … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Clarkston Everest Collegiate rallies past Shrine for second district title

FOOTBALL: Romeo’s defense stymies previously-unbeaten Stoney Creek for district crown

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Romeo proved Friday that sometimes the best offense is an incredible defense. The Bulldogs stunned previously-unbeaten Rochester Stoney Creek, 45-27, Friday by gaining great field position all night and scoring with quick strikes. Romeo forced five turnovers — which led to 35 points — … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Romeo’s defense stymies previously-unbeaten Stoney Creek for district crown

FOOTBALL: Burford, Stoney Creek hold off Chippewa Valley for first playoff win

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Please forgive Camron Burford if he is a little sore come Saturday morning. Perhaps the Rochester Stoney Creek senior deserves an ice bucket, a reward … a medal? Behind one of the state’s top offensive lines, the running back produced a workman-like performance Friday … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Burford, Stoney Creek hold off Chippewa Valley for first playoff win

FOOTBALL: Holly, Pontiac find quick exit from postseason

AUBURN — Bay City Western dominated form start to finish in this Division2 pre-district contest at Western’s Cornfield Stadium. Joe Wiedyk led the ground assault with 230 yards on 19 carries and scored three rushing touchdowns to lead Bay City Western. RJ Horning picked up a pair of interceptions and recovered a fumble and returned … Continue reading FOOTBALL: Holly, Pontiac find quick exit from postseason

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Top-seeded Clarkston takes down Oxford; Grand Blanc topples Lake Orion; Troy continues grand turnaround

CLARKSTON — It didn’t come easy, but Clarkston’s first playoff game since losing in the 2018 Division 1 state finals finally arrived Friday night and the Wolves prevailed with a 21-7 victory over visiting Oxford. Clarkston defeated Oxford 35-14 during Week 2 of the regular season. The unbeaten Wolves (7-0) tied the game on Davis … Continue reading FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Top-seeded Clarkston takes down Oxford; Grand Blanc topples Lake Orion; Troy continues grand turnaround