Dan Stickradt
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All-Area Boys Cross Country 2011: Lead runners step up to lead pack
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com There’s rarely a year where an area runner doesn’t shine on the state level. This year was no exception to the rule. As again several area athletes performed at a high level. There were five local runners that finished at the top 30 at the state finals to earn […]
All-Area Girls Golf 2011: Tournament-tested golfers headline talented squad
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com There has not been a shortage of girls golf talent in the area in recent years. The 2011 backs that up even further. For the seventh straight season, at least one local team from the www.northoaklandsports.com has finished in the top three in the state at the Division 1 […]
All-Flint Metro League Football Team 2011
2011 ALL-FLINT METRO LEAGUE FOOTBALL LEAGUE MVP — Johnny Williams, Holly jr. QB. An asterisk * denotes unanimous selection. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE — Johnny Williams, Holly jr. QB*; Houston Shaw, Fenton sr. RB*; Monta Stangler, Lapeer East jr. RB; Shane Mahaffy, Ortonville Brandon sr. QB; Gary Bulzan, Lapeer East sr. QB; Kevin Baker, Linden sr. […]
Third-period nightmares: Rochester United falters down stretch in losses to Midland, Lake Orion
BY DAVE BOIKE CORRESPONDENT ROCHESTER — Third period collapses this weekend at the Onyx cost Rochester United a pair of hockey games. Midland skated to a 7-3 non-league win, while Lake Orion iced United, 6-1. In both games, United had monumental defensive collapses. Midland showcased the reasons why they are ranked fourth in Division 2 […]
All-Area Boys Tennis 2011: Top flight players rule area courts
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com One of the most difficult things for a tennis program in Oakland County to do is to actually win. As strange as it sounds, there are so many quality teams and individuals in this tradition-rich area, that when they are often lumped together in the same pocket of leagues, […]
Lake Orion Baptist crashes boards, earns win over rival Springfield Christian
LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Baptist might not have a towering front line. In fact, it is the contrary with no players standing over 6-foot-3. The Lions have put together quite a rebounding scheme to make up for their lack of size: crash the boards at all costs. Such reckless abandon helped Lake Orion Baptist […]
Oxford rallies past L’Anse Creuse North in overtime
TROY — Nick Hocker and Nolan Chapman compiled five points each and Oxford rallied for a 6-5, overtime win Saturday over Macomb L’Anse Creuse North at the Troy Sports Arena. Hocker scored the game-winner in overtime to lead the Wildcats and finished the night with a goal and four assists. Chapman drew five assists on […]
Wolves bite down defensively to halt Lathrup
CLARKSTON — Time and time again, it has been said in the arena of sports, offense sells tickets but defense wins championships. Clarkston will take the latter if it has to choose. The Wolves finished second to Southfield Lathrup in the OAA Red Division girls basketball standings last winter, but showcased their defensive prowess to […]
2011 OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
52ND ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAPIONSHIPS (Dec. 16-17 at Oxford M.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 367.5; 2. Oxford, 243; 3. Rochester,178; 4. Holly, 169.5; 5. Clarkston, 162.5; 6. (tie) Lake Orion, 130; Rochester Stoney Creek, 130; 8. Ortonville Brandon, 126; 9. Rochester Adams, 124; 10. Birmingham Brother Rice, 110; 11. Farmington […]
Atonement satisfied: Catholic Central rebounds for third straight county title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR OXFORD TWP. — Last March, Novi Detroit Catholic Central fell from grace by losing the Division 1 state championship on the final weight class to Oakland County rival Oxford. When the Shamrocks returned to face Oxford and the rest of all of its county foes Friday-Saturday on the wrestling mats […]
Band of brothers: Renel, Wayne State playing for D-II national title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com FLORENCE, Alabama — When Josh Renel was a senior in high school, he and his teammates fell one game short of playing for a state championship. An all-state all-purpose running back, Renel and Rochester Adams were upset in the Division 2 state semifinals by Detroit King in the state […]
FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy lights up Royal Oak; Notre Dame Prep, Holly roll to wins
TROY — Troy scored at least 20 points in each quarter Friday and that was enough to light up Royal Oak. The Colts built a 67-42 led on the Ravens through three quarters and cruised to a 8-70 OAA crossover triumph. Troy raced out to a 20-13 lead after the first quarter and tacked on […]
FRIDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Holly cruises past Linden; Troy edges West Bloomfield
HOLLY — behind four players scoring between eight and 11 points, Holly upended visiting Linden 40-31 Friday in a Flint Metro League girls basketball game. Allyssa Copley scored 11 for the Bronchoes, while Jessica Beeler added 10 points and both Lauren Maher and Delaney Sera scored eight for Holly (5-1, 3-1). The Bronchos led 20-15 […]
Seniors pave way as Rochester pulls away from Adams
[polldaddy poll=5768718]BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — As freshman, Rochester’s Taylor Perry and Paris Pereira took their lumps. The Falcons finished under five-hundred those two years but began to turn the corner last year with a league championship, the school’s first in 11 seasons. Rochester gained another marquee win Friday at home […]
Simply the best: Oxford’s Prescott Line wins 2011 MetroPCS Mr. Football Award
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Four months ago, Prescott Line vowed to bring Oxford’s football program back to prominence. The Oxford senior accomplished that and much more during the 2011 season. Line, a three-sport athlete, was announced as the 2011 recipient of the State Champs / MetroPCS Mr. Football Award, given annually […]
On the defensive: Catholic Central is heavy favorite to defend title at 52nd Oakland County Wrestling tournament
Oxford, Rochester, Holly, Clarkston all eying top-five finish BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Back where it belongs. After one season being contested in a professional stadium, the 52nd annual Oakland County Wrestling tournament will migrate back to a more intimate setting. The level of competition will remain the same, featuring some of […]
Oakland’s Carnago named Summit League Player of the Week
ROCHESTER HILLS – Brittany Carnago was named The Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday. The OU center posted 17 blocks and helped lead the Golden Grizzlies to wins over Clemson and UIC during the week. “Brittany did a great job this week,” said Oakland head coach Beckie Francis. […]
St. Clair Shores ices Rochester United, 6-2
BY DAVID BOIKE CORRESPONDENT ROCHESTER — St. Clair Shores Unified rode a strong, four-goal opening period to defeat Rochester United in front of their home fans, 6-2, in a non-league boys hockey game at The Onyx. The Lakers’ special teams were the difference in the game. Three power-play goals, a short-handed goal, and solid penalty kill […]
