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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Pontiac Notre Dame Prep takes three-time defending state champion Grand Rapids Christian to reach state finals

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Pontiac Notre Dame Prep takes three-time defending state champion Grand Rapids Christian to reach state finals

| November 19, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans BATTLE CREEK  — Never in its storied history has Pontiac Notre Dame Prep entered the Final Four of the volleyball season with nine seniors and four fourth-year veterans. The stellar group will come together one final time Saturday and compete in the Division 2 state finals at […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep downs Country Day to reach fifth straight Final Four

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep downs Country Day to reach fifth straight Final Four

| November 16, 2021 | Comments (0)

PORT HURON — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is back in its usual spot in the Division 2 state semifinals. The top-ranked Fighting Irish swept Birmingham Detroit Country Day 3-0 Tuesday in a Division 2 state quarterfinals match at St. Clair Community College. Notre Dame Prep (62-1-0) will take on No. 2 Grand Rapids Christian at […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: St. Phillip outlasts gutsy Oakland Christian for 21st state title

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: St. Phillip outlasts gutsy Oakland Christian for 21st state title

| January 16, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans BATTLE CREEK  — Battle Creek St. Phillip is back up on top again. Barely. The unranked Tigers captured their MHSAA record 21st state title and first since 2014 with a thrilling and wild 3-2 victory over ninth-ranked Auburn Hills Oakland Christian in the Division 4 state finals […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Shorthanded Oakland Christian reaches Final Four for first time since 2016

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Shorthanded Oakland Christian reaches Final Four for first time since 2016

| January 13, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAPEER — Throw a two-month delay into the middle of the state tournament and that can easily throw a team off its momentum train. Add in a wrinkle of missing three starters from its regular rotation and that can be another landmine to sidestep. For Auburn Hills […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston rallies past Grand Blanc to reach Final Four for first time since 2011

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston rallies past Grand Blanc to reach Final Four for first time since 2011

| January 13, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAPEER — Claire Nowicki had seen enough. Ditto for Sydney Hasenfratz and Elizabeth Adams and the rest of Clarkston’s deep well of hitters. After a disastrous first set where Clarkston blew a 19-13 advantage, the state-ranked Wolves regained the momentum and returned to their winning ways in […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep sweeps Regina, marches to fourth straight trip to semifinals

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep sweeps Regina, marches to fourth straight trip to semifinals

| January 13, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MACOMB TWP. — After nearly a two-month wait, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is again marching on to the Final Four. The state-ranked Fighting Irish advanced to their fourth straight Division state semifinals Tuesday after tripping up Warren Regina, 3-0, in a match played at Macomb L’Anse Creuse […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep outlasts North Branch for fourth straight regional title

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep outlasts North Branch for fourth straight regional title

| November 13, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans NORTH BRANCH — Simply put, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and North Branch have a classic rivalry going in the sport of girls volleyball. The latest chapter Thursday night was another epic battle between the Class B/Division 2 state powerhouse programs. Notre Dame Prep outlasted North Branch in […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston takes down Eisenhower for first regional title since 2011

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston takes down Eisenhower for first regional title since 2011

| November 13, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Clarkston has been building for this season for many years. The fruits are finally being harvested. The Wolves captured their first Division 1 regional crown since winning back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011 Thursday night to remain in the hunt for the ultimate prize. […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Oakland Christian clicks on all cylinders in winning regional crown

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Oakland Christian clicks on all cylinders in winning regional crown

| November 13, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans AUBURN HILLS — Even with the type of season that Auburn Hills Oakland Christian has displayed on the volleyball court, first-year coach Brian Theut wasn’t sure if he’s had everybody on the same page at the same time this season. That changed Thursday night. The Division 4 […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Oakland Christian slips past Southfield Christian, advances to regional finals

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Oakland Christian slips past Southfield Christian, advances to regional finals

| November 11, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans AUBURN HILLS — It was far from a thing of beauty, but Auburn Hills Oakland Christian is moving on in the Division 4 state tournament. The Lancers advanced to the regional finals for the first time since 2017 and for the 14th time in 23 years with […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep still alive with regional semis victory over Lutheran North, earns date with North Branch

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Notre Dame Prep still alive with regional semis victory over Lutheran North, earns date with North Branch

| November 11, 2020 | Comments (0)

NORTH BRANCH — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is very much still alive in the Division 2 state tournament. The state-ranked Fighting Irish downed Macomb Lutheran North 3-0 Tuesday (25-23, 25-21, 25-13) at North Branch to advance to the regional finals. Notre Dame Prep (35-9-0) will face host North Branch in the regional finals — the […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lutheran Northwest moves onto regional finals for third straight season

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lutheran Northwest moves onto regional finals for third straight season

| November 11, 2020 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Behind a dominating performance, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest advanced to the regional finals for the third straight season Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Detroit Cristo Rey. The Crusaders had little resistance with the 25-8, 25-7, 25-10 triumph over the Wolves. Sophie Plewa led Northwest with seven aces. Sabrina Gottschalk and Jena […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston cruises Troy to advance to regional finals

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston cruises Troy to advance to regional finals

| November 11, 2020 | Comments (0)

Wolves earn date with No. 5 Utica Eisenhower BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — After defeating arch-rival Lake Orion in the state tournament last week for the first time since 2017, Clarkston made sure there was no letdown in its first regional semifinal in three seasons. The state-ranked Wolves swept […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Oakland Christian wins district in most unusual way

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Oakland Christian wins district in most unusual way

| November 10, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans WATERFORD — Winning a district championship is always one of the realistic goals for talented volleyball teams. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian has captured its fair share of them over the last four-plus decades. Yet, this year’s district trophy was earned in an unusual matter. First, there were […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston takes down Holly in district battle of league champions

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Clarkston takes down Holly in district battle of league champions

| November 5, 2020 | Comments (0)

Wolves to face rival Lake Orion in district finals BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOLLY — After winning the OAA Red Division crown last fall, Clarkston had plans of advancing deep into the Division 1 postseason. Those plans were wrecked by rival Lake Orion. The Dragons ousted the Wolves in the first […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lake Orion avenges Oxford with district sweep

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lake Orion avenges Oxford with district sweep

| November 4, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOLLY — Being a Final Four team each of the past two years, Lake Orion didn’t always play like a superior volleyball team this season. The Dragons had their fair share of ebbs and flows and ups and downs. Yet when it counted most, Lake Orion jacked […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: From the cellar to the penthouse, FML champion Holly has resurfaced with high-flying squad

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: From the cellar to the penthouse, FML champion Holly has resurfaced with high-flying squad

| November 4, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOLLY — When Deena Maher took over Holly’s struggling girls volleyball program before the start of the 2016 season, she quickly noticed a few things that were missing. There was little history, no school records, no detailed annuals, and very little championships success. In fact, the only […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Avondale opens up D-1 tournament with sweep of Waterford Mott

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Avondale opens up D-1 tournament with sweep of Waterford Mott

| November 3, 2020 | Comments (0)

WATERFORD — Auburn Hills Avondale opened up Division 1 state tournament play with a 3-0 sweep of Waterford Mott. The Yellowjackets posted a 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 triumph to advance to the district semifinals. Avondale will face Troy at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mott. Emily Beckas lad Avondale with six aces. Mackenzie Down had 27 assists […]

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