Dan Stickradt
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Avondale holds off Oxford’s late rally
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — It’s either that Auburn Hills Avondale finds close ballgames or close ballgames find Auburn Hills Avondale. Either way, the Yellowjackets were involved in a one-run affair Wednesday for the third day in a row. This time Avondale built an 8-2 lead through six innings of work […]
Oakland’s Benson signs with agent Leon Rose, awaits NBA draft
ROCHESTER – Oakland University senior Keith Benson has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for Leon Rose, announced the 6-foot-11 center on Wednesday. The two-time Summit League Player of the Year and All-American could become the first Oakland player to be taken in the NBA Draft. “I’m excited to sign with Leon Rose and the […]
GIRLS LACROSSE: Athens downs Farmington; Lake Orion topples North Farmington
TROY — Kathryn Wellein was in on half of Troy Athens’ goals and the Red Hawks downed visiting Farmington 10-9 Wednesday in OAA girls lacrosse play. Wellein scored four goals with an assist to pace Athens (4-7-0). Jena Peterson added two goals and an assist for the Red Hawks. Lauren Anderson had five goals and […]
Athens pulls series sweep of Clarkston; Stoney Creek topples Adams
TROY — Two days after being mercied by Troy, Troy Athens returned to its winning ways Wednesday by rallying for an 7-6 win over Clarkston in a showdown between two of the three OAA Red Division baseball leaders. Athens (8-3) is now tied with Lake Orion with two losses in the conference standings, with Clarkston […]
Troy erupts to blast rival Athens
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY —Troy was never mentioned in the talk about which teams will be in the OAA Red Division baseball chase this season. The Colts have proven otherwise. Troy put an 18-8 beating on visiting rival Troy Athens Monday in a game that last six innings. The win not only […]
Clarkston runs seventh at Bay City Western Invitational
AUBURN, Mich. — Clarkston’s boys track and field team collected 27 points and finished seventh overall at Saturday’s Bay City Western Invitational. The Wolves scored in nine of the 17 events. Adam Bruderick, Ian Brennan, Michael McCord and Spencer Pawlik clocked 8:15.2 in the 3,200 relay to finish fifth. Bruderick and Alan Kamieniecki teamed with […]
Oxford picks up marquee OAA win against Lahser
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — In its first season of OAA competition, wins have not come at a premium for Oxford on the soccer pitch. The Wildcats have fought and scrapped for points in any fashion this season. “We’ll take league points any way we can get them,” admitted second-year Oxford coach […]
GIRLS TENNIS: Avondale, Lake Orion battle to 4-4 draw; Stoney Creek swats Royal Oak
Girls Tennis AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE 4, LAKE ORION 4 SINGLES — 1. Mary Maguire (AHA) d. Nicole VanRooyen 6-0, 6-0; Sara Goodnight (AHA) d. Kelsey Lee 7-5, 7-5; Fallon Richie (AHA) d. Abby Ulewicz 6-4, 6-2; Abigail Martin (LO) d. Nitha Abraham 6-1, 6-2. DOUBLES — 1. Athena Anger-Evelyn Ventola (LO) d. Cristina Sonu-Amy Swanson […]
SOCCER ROUNDUP: Troy blanks Clarkston; Lakers shut out Cardinal Mooney
TROY — Emily Dzik netted the hat trick and host Troy held on to third place in the OAA Red Division with a 4-0 shutout of Clarkston Tuesday. Irene Young netted the other goal and drew an assist, while Alison Holland picked up the shutout for Troy (10-1-2, 6-1-2) Katie Miller made 12 saves in […]
SOCCER: Adams blanks Rochester to move into showdown with Athens for league title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams learned a lesson watching a fellow league opponent suffer a crushing blow last season. It may turn out to pay dividends for the Highlanders. Adams watched Rochester stun Troy Athens, 4-3, in an OAA Red Division girls soccer match last May, which enabled the […]
BASEBALL: Lake Orion edges Troy; Northwest stymies Greenhills
LAKE ORION — Lake Orion won for he fourth time in four days Tuesday, topping Troy 2-0 in an OAA Red Division baseball game to remain in a first-place tie with Troy Athens and Clarkston. Bret Wyss went 2-for-3 and scored both runs for Lake Orion (14-4, 5-2). Cole Schaenzer struck out nine in seven […]
Northwest, WOLL record softball sweeps
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest won for the third time in two days, posting a 6-4, 20-12 MIAC Blue Division softball sweep Tuesday of host Sterling Heights Parkway Christian. In the opener, Becca Pierce belted a home run and finished with three RBI to pace the Crusaders (11-, 4-2). Ashly Rietheier had a […]
Oxford stuns state-ranked Brother Rice
OXFORD — Oxford’s first baseball win of the season came in grand fashion Tuesday. The Wildcats stunned Division 1 fourth-ranked Birmingham Brother Rice, 5-1, in a non-conference game. Oxford scored a run in the fifth and added four in the sixth while surrendering only one run in the top of the seventh. Matt Economou was […]
BOYS GOLF: Lake Orion on par against Troy
Boys Golf LAKE ORION 145, TROY 150 (at Sanctuary Lake, par 35) LAKE ORION — Mason Gorris 33; Tyler Draggoo 36; Corbin Rainey 38; Alex Waelchli 38. TROY — Christian Harnishseger 35; Jeff Holmes 36; J.R. Graham 39; Evan Hill 40. RECORDS — Lake Orion 1-1, 1-1 OAA Red Division; Troy 2-2, 0-2. TROY ATHENS […]
TRACK: Athens runs to sweep of Lathrup
Boys Track TROY ATHENS 78, SOUTHFIELD-LATHRUP 50 SHOT PUT: Lonnie Bolden (TA) 41-11; DISCUS: Anthony Ward (TA) 110-11; LONG JUMP: Evan Carpenter (TA) 19-3.5; HIGH JUMP: Michael Irvin (SL) 6-0; 3,200 RELAY: Athens, 9:01.0; 110 HURDLES: Evan Carpenter (TA) 14.8;100: Mike Holloway (SL) 11.4; 800 RELAY: Lathrup 1:35.8; 1,600: JD Sterba (TA) 4:51.3; 400 RELAY: […]
Athens trips up Avondale to set up showdown with Rochester Adams
TROY — After opening the season with a loss, Troy Athens has been unbeatable on the soccer pitch. The third-ranked Red Hawks made it 10 straight win Tuesday night. Athens toppled Auburn Hills Avondale, 2-0, to set up a showdown at Rochester Adams Thursday night. The winner of the Red Hawks and Adams matchup on […]
TRACK: Sterling Heights Invitational Results
Boys Track STERLING HEIGHTS INVITATIONAL (Friday at Sterling Heights H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Oxford, 127; 2. Macomb Dakota, 81; 3. Romeo, 61; 4. Port Huron, 38; 5. Troy, 34; 6. Sterling Heights Stevenson, 33; 7. Port Huron Northern, 33; 8. New Baltimore Anchor Bay, 28; 9. Warren DaLaSalle, 28; 9. Grosse Pointe South, 17; […]
Lax Power: Wolves lacrosse slowly building into top-10 program
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Like any new program, when Clarkston launched boys lacrosse a decade ago with a club team, coaches at the time figured it would take a few years until the ground work laid a solid foundation. Fast forward 10 years, and the Wolves are now benefitting from a […]
