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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland draws visit to Northern Illinois in NCAA first round

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland draws visit to Northern Illinois in NCAA first round

| November 18, 2021 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — For the first time in seven years, Oakland watched its name pop up on the board for the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer College Cup Tournament. The unranked Golden Grizzlies, fresh off both a regular season and tournament titles within the Horizon League, drew Northern Illinois Illinois for a first-round matchup in […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Unfinished Business: Oakland’s Noah Jensen looks to lead Golden Grizzlies to one final moment of glory

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Unfinished Business: Oakland’s Noah Jensen looks to lead Golden Grizzlies to one final moment of glory

| November 17, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS  — Every time Noah Jensen touches the ball, those around Oakland University’s men’s soccer program believes that something could — and often will — happen. The Oakland super senior has been more than a key cog in Oakland’s engine during his career — the super […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Second-half surge propels Rochester University past Northwestern Ohio

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Second-half surge propels Rochester University past Northwestern Ohio

| November 17, 2021 | Comments (0)

LIMA, Ohio — After trailing the University of Northwestern Ohio by two points at the half, Rochester University turned the tables in the second half in a 70-56 WHAC triumph. The Warriors (4-1, 2-0) outscored UNWO 38-22 in the second half. Diego Robinson came off the bench to lead RU with 19 points and 14 […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland holds off Cleveland State for Horizon League title, punches ticket for NCAA tourney for first time since 2015

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland holds off Cleveland State for Horizon League title, punches ticket for NCAA tourney for first time since 2015

| November 13, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS  — Last season Oakland University learned some devastating news just days before the start of the Horizon League Tournament was scheduled to begin. A couple members within the program were detected to have COVID-19 and the school was forced to drop out of the conference […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: For the ages, Oakland rallies back from three-goal deficit to down league-leader Cleveland State

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: For the ages, Oakland rallies back from three-goal deficit to down league-leader Cleveland State

| October 11, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS  — Like the flip of a switch. After trailing Horizon League-leading Cleveland State 3-0 after nearly 68 minutes of play Saturday, Oakland University roared back with an improbable four goals in the final 22:02 in the Golden Grizzlies’ 4-3 Homecoming victory over the Vikings. The […]

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USL LEAGUE TWO SOCCER: Flint City Bucks open up 2021 campaign with 3-1 victory over Toledo Villa

USL LEAGUE TWO SOCCER: Flint City Bucks open up 2021 campaign with 3-1 victory over Toledo Villa

| May 16, 2021 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — Nearly two years later, an exhibition season, a delayed college campaign, and plenty of waiting — and finally the Flint City Bucks have begun their title defense of the 2019 USL-League Two North American title. The Bucks, in their third year in Flint after relocating […]

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COLLEGE NATIONAL LETTER-OF-INTENT 2020-2021

COLLEGE NATIONAL LETTER-OF-INTENT 2020-2021

| November 11, 2020 | Comments (0)

COLLEGE NATIONAL LETTER-OF-INTENT 2020-2021 Athletes that have signed or committed to play  collegiate athletics in any sport from high schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. Email senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to results@northoaklandsports.com CLASS OF 2021 AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE AUBURN HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AUBURN HILLS OAKLAND CHRISTIAN CLARKSTON CLARKSTON SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: All-Time Michigan Miss Soccer winners

GIRLS SOCCER: All-Time Michigan Miss Soccer winners

| October 5, 2020 | Comments (0)

ALL-TIME MICHIGAN MISS SOCCER WINNERS * Asterisk denotes a co-Mis Soccer Winner; ** Asterisk denotes player was a non-senior when they earned award. 2020: No Winner, Season Cancelled 2019: Jesse Bandyk, Novi F 2018: Zoe Gaffney, Birmingham Seaholm M/F 2017: Danielle Stephan, DeWitt F/M 2016: Sydney Blitchok, Grandville M 2015: Taylor Mulder, Saline F 2014: […]

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BOYS SOCCER: All-Time Michigan Mr. Soccer winners

BOYS SOCCER: All-Time Michigan Mr. Soccer winners

| October 3, 2020 | Comments (0)

ALL-TIME MICHIGAN MR. SOCCER WINNERS Below is a list of the Michigan Mr. Soccer winners, as presented by the Michigan High School Coaches Association each year to the top-ranked high school soccer player. The award debuted back in 1974. 2019: Aidan O’Connor, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 2018: Brennan Creek, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep 2017: […]

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TOP BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS: Stacked senior class full of Mr. Soccer candidates

TOP BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS: Stacked senior class full of Mr. Soccer candidates

| September 18, 2020 | Comments (0)

— Sept. 18, 2020   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Two years ago as a highly-rated sophomore, Eron ‘Roni’ Sylejmani led Richland Gull Lake to the Division 2 Final Four. Understandably, he made the All-State First Team that season. Last season, Sylejmani was back to his old tricks again, scoring 18 goals […]

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TOP BOYS SOCCER TEAMS: Who will run the gauntlet in this shortened season?

TOP BOYS SOCCER TEAMS: Who will run the gauntlet in this shortened season?

| September 18, 2020 | Comments (0)

Traverse City West, Salem, Brighton, Mattawan, Anchor Bay are Michigan’s top prep teams — Sept. 18, 2020 BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans A simple task you say? Cram as many games as possible into six short weeks — eight weeks for teams in northern Michigan — in order to try to win […]

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Tambe’s hat trick leads unbeaten Flint City Bucks past Livonia City

Tambe’s hat trick leads unbeaten Flint City Bucks past Livonia City

| September 13, 2020 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — This time around, the Flint City Bucks floored the pedal from the opening kickoff. This time around, the Bucks refused to take the pedal off the metal. Ayuk Tambe, who scored the game-winner during the Bucks’ U.S. Soccer—League II North American title game last August, […]

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Flint City Bucks find right ‘Channell’ to sail past Inter Detroit FC

Flint City Bucks find right ‘Channell’ to sail past Inter Detroit FC

| September 6, 2020 | Comments (0)

DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans FLINT — Apparently, Tyler Channell still has his touch. His scoring touch that is. Channell, a 2011 Troy Athens graduate and 2016 Saginaw Valley State University grad, was back to his old ways Sunday afternoon at Flint’s Atwood Stadium. Channell scored what proved to be the game-winner in […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Michigan State takes advantage of Oakland, 72-49

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Michigan State takes advantage of Oakland, 72-49

| December 16, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans DETROIT — Greg Kampe and Tom Izzo are longtime friends. As part of their friendship, the duo get together annually through various charities to help raise money for cancer. In a recent 24-hour period, the two college basketball coaches helped raise some $160,000-plus through the Coaches Beat […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Oakland finds another way to win, topples Hartford

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Oakland finds another way to win, topples Hartford

| November 25, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — With 10 new players, it’s quite understandable that each game for Oakland University will be considered a dose of baptism under fire. Due to graduation and transfer defections, Oakland has a point guard that has never played the position anymore and steam with seven […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Morrell’s goal helps Oakland defeat Michigan State for first time since 2014

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Morrell’s goal helps Oakland defeat Michigan State for first time since 2014

| October 23, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — A year ago, Luke Morrell earned Horizon League All-Freshman Team honors after a solid debut collegiate campaign. The sophomore from Plainwell, Mich., added to his resume on Tuesday night. Morrell scored in the 46th minute and Oakland University’s defense made it stand in a […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland rebounds to rout IUPUI

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland rebounds to rout IUPUI

| October 13, 2019 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan Snapchat: Dan.Stickradt   ROCHESTER HILLS — Quite a reversal act. Just three days after an embarrassing first half against Western Michigan University where Oakland University allowed three first-half goals in a 3-2 loss, the Golden Grizzlies rebounded in a major way Saturday. Hosting IUPUI in […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Western Michigan holds off Oakland

COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Western Michigan holds off Oakland

| October 12, 2019 | Comments (0)

— STAFF REPORTS  ROCHESTER HILLS — Three different players scored first-half goals and Western Michigan University held on for a 3-2 non-conference victory Wednesday over host and inter-state rival Oakland University at the OU Soccer Complex. It was the third straight win for the Bronchos (7-4-0), while Oakland slipped to 5-4-2. It also marked the third […]

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