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Category: Campus Clips

Oakland women’s swimming and diving claims CSCAA Academic All-America honors

Oakland women’s swimming and diving claims CSCAA Academic All-America honors

| July 27, 2011 | Comments (1)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Vanessza Balogh, Marcella Barretta and Chelsea Oates of the Oakland University women’s swimming and diving team each earned Honorable Mention Scholar All-America awards and the OU women’s team was named a Scholar All-America Team on Friday, announced by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). The Golden Grizzlies posted a […]

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AOTW: Oakland Christian’s Johnston signs with Grace College

AOTW: Oakland Christian’s Johnston signs with Grace College

| July 27, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com As a three-sport athlete, Darcy Johnston has been around the block playing at both the high school and club circuit. It has paid off for the Auburn Hills Oakland Christian senior. Johnston, of Rochester Hills, signed a letter-of-intent this month to play soccer at NAIA member Grace College in […]

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AOTW: Mr. Clean Sheet: Hildebrandt’s goalkeeping a foundation for Bucks’ success

AOTW: Mr. Clean Sheet: Hildebrandt’s goalkeeping a foundation for Bucks’ success

| July 26, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY ALEX DROPKIN STUDENT CORRESPONDENT PONTIAC — When Mitch Hildebrandt left high school four years ago, he was tabbed as one of the state’s best. Now, he has lived up to that — at a much higher level. With the Michigan Bucks of the United Soccer League Premier Development League headed back to the playoffs […]

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AOTW: Saginaw Valley State adds a shake of ‘Salter’

AOTW: Saginaw Valley State adds a shake of ‘Salter’

| July 23, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AUBURN HILLS — There was a time that TreVon Salter did not like track and field. It took some convincing from a loved one to change his mind. After a long talk with his grandfather, Salter made a return to track and field in 10th grade.. It turned out […]

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Bucks honor Hall-of-Fame class with much-needed win over Cincy

Bucks honor Hall-of-Fame class with much-needed win over Cincy

| July 12, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks inducted three of their own Saturday night into the PDL franchise’s Hall of Fame. Out on the soccer pitch, the Bucks displayed some much-needed inspired play in their honor. Michigan, coming off an 0-1-1 streak, dispatched the visiting Cincinnati Kings, 2-0, at the Ultimate […]

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AOTW: Givens provides Bucks unmatchable on-field advantage

AOTW: Givens provides Bucks unmatchable on-field advantage

| July 5, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT PONTIAC — Stewart Givens is in his second season as a key marking back for the Michigan Bucks and game after game, he continues to turn the heads of fans, opponents and teammates alike. But it is not with his defensive prowess, leadership or even his ability to attack the net, […]

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Michigan Bucks post draw with FC Rage

Michigan Bucks post draw with FC Rage

| July 5, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT HAMILTON, Ontario — The Michigan Bucks struggled on the road Sunday but came away with a critical point in a 0-0 draw against the Hamilton FC Rage. The tie keeps the Bucks on top of the Premier Development League’s Great Lakes Division (8-1-2, 26 points) while it also kept Hamilton’s slim […]

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Bucks ‘Assault’ Akron to reach milestone 200th win

Bucks ‘Assault’ Akron to reach milestone 200th win

| July 5, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT AKRON, Ohio — The Michigan Bucks achieved yet another Premier Development League milestone Wednesday when they became the first team in league history to win 200 games in a 4-3 victory over host Akron Summit Assault. The Bucks (8-1-1, 25 points) kept their slight lead in the Great Lakes Division by […]

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Tillman, Cairo, McGhee ready for encore performance at East-West shrine

Tillman, Cairo, McGhee ready for encore performance at East-West shrine

| June 25, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com MOUNT PLEASANT — Ray Tillman had as good of a senior year as any male athlete in the area. A two-sport all-stater, Tillman, a recent graduate from Auburn Hills Avondale, is finalizing his college plans for the fall. But he still has one last high school event to attend. […]

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Ogg resigns, leaves open softball spot at Rochester College

Ogg resigns, leaves open softball spot at Rochester College

| June 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester College softball coach Steve Ogg, who led the Warriors to their first United States Collegiate Athletics Association national championship last month, has resigned from his position. Ogg, a veteran in the softball circles in southeastern Michigan, cited too many conflicts with his full-time occupation at Oakland Community College for leaving the […]

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Oakland’s Benson selected by Atlanta Hawks in NBA Draft

Oakland’s Benson selected by Atlanta Hawks in NBA Draft

| June 24, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com NEWARK, N.J. — During his stellar career at Oakland University, Keith Benson posted several firsts and had countless memorable moments. His latest first will be something that will never be taken away from him. Benson, a 6-foot-11, 230-pound center, became the first basketball player in Oakland history to be […]

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Bucks off mark in seventh straight win

Bucks off mark in seventh straight win

| June 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks are in the midst of seven-game win streak. It’s hard to imagine what could happen when the Bucks actually start firing on all cylinders. Even with another dominating performance — the Bucks defeated PDL expansion team Akron Summit Assault, 2-0, Wednesday in a Great […]

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Uzoigwe becomes PDL’s all-time leading scorer in Bucks’ rout of Indiana

Uzoigwe becomes PDL’s all-time leading scorer in Bucks’ rout of Indiana

| May 31, 2011 | Comments (0)

CANTON, Mich. – After Saturday, Kenny Uzoigwe stands alone on top. After tallying two goals in the Michigan Bucks 4-0 win over the Indiana Invaders on Saturday,Michigan Bucks  forward Kenny Uzoigwe now stands as the United Soccer League-Premier Development League’s all-time leading goal scorer. Uzoigwe’s scored his 77th and 78th goals of his career, the […]

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Rochester College claims first USCAA softball national championship

Rochester College claims first USCAA softball national championship

| May 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AKRON, Ohio — Rochester College has enjoyed tremendous success in athletics over the years, with multiple national championships, national runners-up or Final Four appearances in a variety of sports. Yet the Warriors’ softball program accomplished a major first at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Small College National Softball […]

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| April 28, 2011 | Comments (1)

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| April 28, 2011 | Comments (1)

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Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and the rest of social media world

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and the rest of social media world

| April 25, 2011 | Comments (2)

Are you on Facebook, Twitter? You may find www.northoaklandsports.com all over the social media arena. So if you are an active member of this growing community, on Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Myspace or any other popular social media network, please feel free to add us and follow announcements and other news. FACEBOOK LIKE: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590590972#!/group.php?gid=173434259249&ref=ts FACEBOOK GROUP […]

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For greener pastures: Fife leaves IPFW for assistant coaching spot at MSU

For greener pastures: Fife leaves IPFW for assistant coaching spot at MSU

| April 20, 2011 | Comments (0)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Having just completed his sixth and most successful season as head coach of the IPFW men’s basketball team, Dane Fife has resigned to become an assistant coach on the staff of Tom Izzo at Michigan State. Fife leaves the school as IPFW second all-time winningest coach with an overall record of […]

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