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BOYS BASKETBALL: Early 22-0 run gives Troy easy Roundball Classic win over Divine Child
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net BIRMINGHAM — Nate Bladecki couldn’t believe just how big Troy’s second-quarter run was Thursday afternoon. “Twenty-two to zero?” he said. The 22-0 onslaught helped the Troy boys basketball team cruise past Dearborn Divine Child in the Motor City Roundball Classic, 66-39. Divine Child took the early 9-5 lead, […]
AOTW: BOYS TENNIS: Mr. Tennis Brett Forman continues comeback trail
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans TROY — Coming back to the high school scene in 2011, Brett Forman had aspirations of being a repeat state champion. Then a junior at Troy High, Forman’s aspirations were through the clouds at the time. Those aspirations were quickly silenced when a reoccurring back and hip […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Young’s double-double powers Rochester past Renaissance
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net BEVERLY HILLS — Detroit Renaissance tried to play physical with Rochester senior James Young. It’s nothing he’s not used to. “If my jump shot’s not falling, I’ve still got attack the basket,” Young said, “and get as many free throws as I can. I just had to […]
JAKE’S TAKE: Improbability makes Troy’s Friday night stunner over Clarkston great
TROY— Troy 58, Clarkston 57? It didn’t make sense. The matchups didn’t check. First-year starter Chris Dorsey for Troy, All-Area senior Jordan Dasuqi for Clarkston. Five-foott-6 shooter Jordan Leonard for Troy, 5-10 shooter Nick Owens for Clarkston. 6-0 big man Danny Wunderlich for Troy, 6-8 center Matt Nicholson for Clarkston. Just one thing: You don’t […]
WRESTLING: Catholic Central wins fourth straight Oakland County title
Oxford, Rochester, Clarkston, Lake Orion round out top five EDITOR’S NOTE: For a photo gallery on this event, please visit L McKee Photography at www.lmckeephotography.com BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAKE ORION — Since moving from Redford to Novi five years ago, Detroit Catholic Central has held a stranglehold […]
53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT RESULTS
53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (Dec. 21-22 at Lake Orion H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 347; 2. Oxford, 278; 3. Rochester, 264.5; 4. Clarkston, 239.5; 5. Lake Orion, 207.5; 6. Holly, 187.5; 7. Ortonville Brandon, 176; 8. Rochester Stoney Creek, 152; 9. Waterford Kettering, 146; 10. Rochester Adams, 135.5; 11. […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams hoping to mold into title contender
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — It was two years ago when Rochester Adams made an unexpected run to the Sweet 16. The Highlanders’ long postseason trip ended in the regional finals of the 2011 Class A boys basketball state tournament. That destination was further than any other Adams […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester aiming to make amends with first district title in 25 years
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — There’ rarely seems to be another month where upsets occur in the arena of sports other than March. Rochester High found out that all-too-often trait a year ago can be a nightmare for those expecting a grand finish. Despite a 21-game win streak, […]
BOYS HOCKEY: Rochester United looks to heat up on ice
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — No one can call Rochester United an infant boys hockey program anymore. The combined hockey team for Rochester and Rochester Adams is now in its 11th season and well rooted in the area prep scene. United, which doesn’t have a traditional nickname, is […]
COACHES CORNER: The athletics scholarship: Easier said than done
BY GREG CIELEC cielec@hotmail.com Many high school athletes, and some of their parents too, dream of the day they receive a full scholarship to play their sport at a major college. However, it is not that simple and for a variety of reasons it is something a handful of high school athletes get to […]
THE TRAINING TABLE: Exercises are in abundance for lateral movements
(Editor’s Note: The Training Table is a series of editorials and columns from certified athletic trainers in the area regarding sports training, fitness and nutrition. Certified athletic trainers who wish to get involved and submit columns, photos and videos on a weekly or monthly rotation may contact Senior Editor Dan Stickradt by email at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com) […]
BOYS SWIMMING: Adams uses depth to dunk Oxford
OXFORD — Oxford won seven events, but Rochester Adams proved to have too much depth Thursday in a 111-75 OAA boys swimming and diving victory over the host Wildcats. Ben Walling won the 500 free (5:05.71), Kyle Larson the 100 backstroke (59.00) and Austin Xu the 100 breaststroke (1:09.80) to lead Adams. The Highlanders (2-1) […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston hands Stoney Creek third straight loss
CLARKSTON — Clarkston handed Rochester Stoney Creek its third straight loss Thursday, topping the Cougars 36-24 in an OAA Red Division girls basketball contest. Erika Davenport scored 18 and Erin Davenport added six points for Clarkston (5-1, 3-0). Emma Sobczynski and Samantha Seidell both finished with six points for Stoney Creek (4-3, 1-2). Built a […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakes sink Hamtramck; Lake Orion edges Romeo
WATERFORD — Garrett Ross continued his torrid pace this season, scoring 30 points Thursday to lead Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes to a 62-53 non-conference boys basketball victory. Nick robak added 12 points and Zach collier chipped in with 11 points for Lakes (2-2). Our Lady led 18-8 after the first quarter and 36-28 […]
BOYS HOCKEY: Kozoro’s game-winner lifts Farmington past Lake Orion
FARMINGTON HILLS — Nick Kozoro was the hero Thursday night. The senior forward from Farmington scored the game-winner in overtime to lead Farmington to a 2-1 OAA Red Division boys hockey victory over Lake Orion at the Suburban Ice Arena. B.J. Rankin and Drake Cole assisted on the goal for Farmington (4-4-2, 1-0-2). Roman firestone […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Eagles soar past Springfield Christian
ROCHESTER HILLS — Three players scored in double figures Thursday, as Rochester hills Christian continued the best start in school history with a resounding 83-44 boys basketball win over Clarkston Springfield Marquez Hatcher added 19 points and seven rebounds, Aaron Berry chipped in with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Josh Steiner had 12 points […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rochester Hills soars past Springfield Christian; Oxford tames Andover
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester hills Christian continued its fast start of the season, soaring past visiting Clarkston Springfield Christian 55-28 Thursday in FBAC girls basketball play. Jenna Porter had a game-high 27 points and nine rebounds to lead Rochester Hills Christian (4-1). Ashley Parker added 10 points, 11 rebounds and eight steals, while Kindra Armitage […]
BOYS HOCKEY: Stoney Creek ices West Bloomfield
ROCHESTER — Rochester Stoney Creek outscored West Bloomfield in each of the three periods to ice West Bloomfield 6-2 in an OAA crossover boys hockey match at the Onyx. Stoney Creek built a 2-1 lead after the first period and held a 4-1 advantage heading into the third frame. The Cougars outscored the Lakers 2-1 […]
