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COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Oakland O’Shea resigns after 19 seasons

COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Oakland O’Shea resigns after 19 seasons

| July 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland women’s soccer head coach Nick O’Shea has resigned, announced by Director of Athletics Tracy Huth on Monday. O’Shea spent 19 seasons at the helm and led the Golden Grizzlies to seven NCAA tournaments. “I want to thank Oakland University for the opportunity to coach and work with all the exceptional student-athletes, coaches […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester’s Camaj signs with Indiana Tech

BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester’s Camaj signs with Indiana Tech

| July 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — After helping Rochester’s boys basketball program to one of its best two-year runs in school history, Arben Camaj finally hit the radar of college coaches last winter. He also finally made his decision last week on where to play next school year. Camaj, a 6-foot-8 […]

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BOYS GOLF: 2013 All-State Boys Golf Team

BOYS GOLF: 2013 All-State Boys Golf Team

| July 16, 2013 | Comments (1)

Boys Golf   Below is the 2013 All-State Boys Golf Teams, as selected by the Michigan High School Golf Coaches Association.  Mr. Golf will be released later in July. ALL-STATE SUPER TEAM  Nick Carlson, Hamilton soph. Reed Hyrnewich, Muskegon Mona Shores sr. Alex Kleckner, White Lake Lakeland jr. Landon Osborne, Battle Creek Lakeview sr. Kyle Rodes, Plymouth sr. Alexander Varekois, Rockford jr. Andrew Walker, Battle Creek Lakeview fr. Sam Weatherhead, Grand Rapids West Catholic sr.   DIVISION 1  ALL-STATE  FIRST TEAM DIVISION 1: Matt […]

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HOCKEY: All-OAA Boys Hockey Team 2012-13

HOCKEY: All-OAA Boys Hockey Team 2012-13

| July 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

Hockey     ALL-OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BOYS HOCKEY 2012-13   ALL-OAA RED DIVISION Michael Pelino, Sr., Rochester United; Max Harper, Soph., Rochester United; Kyler Patenaude, Jr., Rochester United; Nick Marek, Jr., Rochester United; Kevin Kurzeja, Sr., Rochester United; Reede Burnett, Sr., Farmington Unified; Eric Stanis, Sr., Farmington Unified; T.J. Zak, Sr., Farmington Unified; Eamon Devlin, […]

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SOFTBALL: All-FML Softball Team 2013

SOFTBALL: All-FML Softball Team 2013

| July 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

Softball   ALL-FLINT METRO LEAGUE SOFTBALL 2013   FIRST TEAM *-unanimous selection Pitchers – Molly Sherman, Linden jr.; Allie Brookman, Swartz Creek sr.; Carah Pletscher, Swartz Creek jr. Catchers – Myranda Williams, Flint Kearsley jr.; Lauren Adas, Swartz Creek sr. First Basemen – Ashley Noren, Holly jr.; Lauren Black, Swartz Creek soph. Infielders – Ellie Cowger, Fenton jr.; Savannah Weaver, Linden sr.; *Hayley Cruthers, Swartz Creek […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: 2013 Michigan All-State Girls Soccer Team

GIRLS SOCCER: 2013 Michigan All-State Girls Soccer Team

| June 27, 2013 | Comments (0)

Girls Soccer   2013 MICHIGAN  ALL-STATE GIRLS SOCCER   ALL-STATE DREAM TEAM Miss Soccer: Madi Lewis, Plymouth sr. F. Taylor Timko, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep jr. F. Alison Holland, Troy sr. G. Alyssa Dillon, Plymouth jr. D. Kaylin Hoomaian, Novi sr. D. Marti Corby, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central sr. M. Robyn Wujkowski, Grand Rapids […]

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BOYS GOLF: 2013 MHSAA State Finals Results

BOYS GOLF: 2013 MHSAA State Finals Results

| June 27, 2013 | Comments (0)

  Boys Golf     MHSAA L.P. DIVISION 1 STATE FINALS  (June 14-15, Forest Akers West, Michigan State University) TEAM SCORES — 1. Battle Creek Lakeview, 299-302–601*; 2. Plymouth, 302-299- 601; 3. Muskegon Mona Shores, 305-305-610; 3. Novi Detroit Catholic Central. 307-303-610; 5. (tie) Traverse City West, 319-298-617; Saline, 311-306-617; 7. Hartland, 309-311-620; 8. White […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Troy rallies past Grandville for first D-1 state title since 2003

GIRLS SOCCER: Troy rallies past Grandville for first D-1 state title since 2003

| June 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

  BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   WILLIAMSTON — For the past two years, the Troy girls soccer team has gone to the state championship game and gone home crying. This year, the girls went home crying again. Only this year, they were tears of joy. Seniors Madison Hirsch and Kayla Porter each scored […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: WOLL once again falls to Calvin Christian in D-4 finals

GIRLS SOCCER: WOLL once again falls to Calvin Christian in D-4 finals

| June 15, 2013 | Comments (0)

  BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MASON — Same opponent, same result. Grandville Calvin Christian captured its first girls soccer state championship last season, beating Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes-Clarkston Everest Collegiate Unified, 6-0, in the Division 4 state finals. The two met again in the Division 4 state finals Saturday […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: South Christian edges Notre Dame Prep for D-3 state crown

GIRLS SOCCER: South Christian edges Notre Dame Prep for D-3 state crown

| June 15, 2013 | Comments (0)

  BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MASON — When they were fifth graders, the current seniors on Grand Rapids South Christian’s girls soccer team made pacts to someday reach the state finals. The Sailors not only lived up to that wish of seven years ago, but depart as state champions. South Christian, […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Troy advances to third straight state finals with shootout win over Rochester

GIRLS SOCCER: Troy advances to third straight state finals with shootout win over Rochester

| June 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

  FOR MORE SOCCER COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=soccer&x=0&y=0   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION — Alison Holland knows that a shootout is anybody’s guess. As a goalkeeper, she guessed right twice Wednesday evening. The senior keeper from Troy High, arguably the best netminder in the state, stopped two of five shooters […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Notre Dame Prep avenges Flint Powers to reach first state final

GIRLS SOCCER: Notre Dame Prep avenges Flint Powers to reach first state final

| June 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

  FOR MORE SOCCER COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=soccer&x=0&y=0 NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com?Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ORTONVILLE — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep didn’t show its best deck […]

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COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Francis relieved as Oakland coach

COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Francis relieved as Oakland coach

| June 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

  ROCHESTER HILLS — Veteran Beckie Francis has been relieved of her position as head coach of the Oakland University women’s basketball program effective immediately, announced by Director of Athletics Tracy Huth on Wednesday. “We wish Coach Francis the best in her future endeavors,” said Huth. Jeff Tungate will assume responsibility for the women’s basketball program until a […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: WOLL gains berth in third state finals in four years

GIRLS SOCCER: WOLL gains berth in third state finals in four years

| June 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

Lakers hold off Lansing Christian   FOR MORE SOCCER COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=soccer&x=0&y=0   BYJOHN K. SCHRODER CORRESPONDENT TROY — Sophomore defender Shelby Mann scored a goal on a 25-yard blast with 15:14 remaining in regulation and unbeaten Lakers made it stand as Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes-Clarkston Everest Collegiate Unified defeated Lansing Christian, 3-2, in a Division […]

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BASEBALL: Brother Rice ousts Lake Orion to reach Final Four

BASEBALL: Brother Rice ousts Lake Orion to reach Final Four

| June 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

  FOR MORE BASEBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Baseball&x=16&y=13 NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com?Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   SALINE — Both Birmingham Brother Rice and Lake Orion have […]

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SOFTBALL: St. Clair blanks Notre Dame Prep for regional championship

SOFTBALL: St. Clair blanks Notre Dame Prep for regional championship

| June 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

  MORE SOFTBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Softball&x=8&y=11   PONTIAC — Brittany Schweiger was dominant on the mound and St. Clair blanked host Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 6-0, Saturday afternoon in a Division 2 softball regional final. St Clair will play Livonia Ladywood on Tuesday in the state quarterfinals at Novi High School.  Prep finishes the season 20 -15-1 Schweiger […]

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SOFTBALL: Lutheran Northwest ousted by Cabrini in D-3 regional finals

SOFTBALL: Lutheran Northwest ousted by Cabrini in D-3 regional finals

| June 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

  MORE SOFTBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Softball&x=8&y=11   MADISON HEIGHTS — Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest ‘s second straight trip to the regional round ended abruptly Saturday afternoon. State power Allen Park Cabrini scored five runs in the decisive sixth and seventh innings to down the Crusaders, 6-1, in the Division 3 regional finals at Madison Heights Bishop […]

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BOYS GOLF: Regional Scoreboard

BOYS GOLF: Regional Scoreboard

| June 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

  MORE GOLF COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Golf&x=9&y=14 MHSAA DIVISION 1 REGIONAL (At Boulder Pointe, G.C., par 72) TEAM SCORES — 1. Traverse City West, 302; 2. Rochester Stoney Creek, 305; 3. Rochester Adams, 307; 4. Midland Dow, 310; 5. Rochester, 312; 6. Lake Orion, 314; 7. Grand Blanc, 316; 8. Swartz Creek, 316; 9. Traverse City Central, […]

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