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PREP STATE RANKINGS — Oct. 9

PREP STATE RANKINGS — Oct. 9

| October 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

  PREP STATE RANKINGS Digital sports publication www.northoaklandsports.com will publish state rankings each week. Forward copies by e-mail to senior editor dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to results@northoaklandsports.com.   Boys Soccer (By the coaches association)   Division 1 — 1. East Kentwood; 2. Rockford; 3. Brighton; 4. Rochester Stoney Creek; 5. Plymouth Salem; 6. Plymouth Canton; 7. Okemos; […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Troy battles service errors to top Oxford

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Troy battles service errors to top Oxford

| October 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   TROY — The first four points were quick. Olivia Parks’ kill, Nicole Hahn’s kill, Hahn again, then Marcela Sanabria. Right from the outset, it was clear there wasn’t going to be any hangover from last week’s loss to Lake Orion for the Troy volleyball team. “We were so […]

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COLLEGE SOCCER: Michigan puts the clamps down on Oakland

COLLEGE SOCCER: Michigan puts the clamps down on Oakland

| October 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

ANN ARBOR— This round goes to the University of Michigan. Shawn Claud Lawson had three shots on goal for Oakland in a 1-0 loss at Michigan) on Tuesday at the U-M Soccer Stadium It was only the second time that the Golden Grizzlies have been shutout this season. “We’re not happy with the loss,” said […]

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BOYS SOCCER: Rochester gains revenge on Adams

BOYS SOCCER: Rochester gains revenge on Adams

| October 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — It’s hard to even fathom that a Rochester-Rochester Adams boys soccer match not having much meaning on the big scale. With the OAA Red Division title already decided last week — Troy Athens clinched the title — there was no league glory on […]

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GIRLS GOLF: Oakland County Division I Tournament Results

GIRLS GOLF: Oakland County Division I Tournament Results

| October 8, 2012 | Comments (1)

Girls Golf   OAKLAND COUNTY DIVISION I GIRLS GOLF TOURNAMENT (Sept. 19 at Pontiac Country Club) TEAM SCORES — 1. Farmington Hills Mercy, 326; 2. South Lyon, 343; 3. Birmingham Seaholm, 344; 4. Rochester Stoney Creek, 345; 5. Troy, 348; 6. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, 351; 7. Birmingham Detroit Country Day, 353; 8. North Farmington-Harrison […]

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SWIMMING AND DIVING: 2012 Oakland County Championships Results

SWIMMING AND DIVING: 2012 Oakland County Championships Results

| October 7, 2012 | Comments (1)

40th ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Oct. 6 at Waterford Kettering) MORE SWIMMING: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Swimming&x=11&y=14 TEAM SCORES — 1. Farmington Hills Mercy, 426.5; 2. Novi, 224; 3. Birmingham Marian, 211; 4. Clarkston, 188; 5. Lake Orion, 171; 6. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, 159; 7. South Lyon Unified, 145; Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 145; 9. […]

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CROSS COUNTRY: Milford, Seaholm defend Oakland County titles

CROSS COUNTRY: Milford, Seaholm defend Oakland County titles

| October 6, 2012 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   MILFORD TWP. — Brian Kettle understands the tradition of Milford’s cross country program. He is now a big part of it. A junior, Kettle won the individual title Saturday in helping the top-ranked Mavericks win the prestigious 52nd Annual Oakland County Championships at Kensington Metropark. “There’s […]

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FOOTBALL: Adams upsets Southfield; Stoney Creek, Notre Dame Prep, Avondale all win

FOOTBALL: Adams upsets Southfield; Stoney Creek, Notre Dame Prep, Avondale all win

| October 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Trailing 13-6 at the half, Rochester Adams erupted for 28 second-half points to stun Southfield, 34-20, in OAA White Division football play Friday. Ray Buford hauled in a 30-yard pass from Tre Walton and Jacob Studdard was on the receiving end of another Walton TD strike, this time from 20 yards out, […]

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GIRLS SWIMMING: Oh, Mercy! Marlins glide to another county crown

GIRLS SWIMMING: Oh, Mercy! Marlins glide to another county crown

| October 6, 2012 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   WATERFORD TWP. — Shannon Dunworth might not have had the best memory in the world and his math skills were not on site Saturday at Waterford Kettering. Please forgive the veteran Dunworth, as Saturday was his birthday. His Farmington Hills Mercy squad gave him another present […]

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MIAC FOOTBALL: Northwest grinds up Mayville; Southfield Christian outlasts Oakland Christian

MIAC FOOTBALL: Northwest grinds up Mayville; Southfield Christian outlasts Oakland Christian

| October 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Behind three touchdowns from Josh Morrison and two from Nathan Drews, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest inched closer to a postseason berth Friday with a 49-20 non-league triumph over visiting Mayville. Morrison caught touchdown passes by Drew of 40 and 10 yards while he also returned another interception 40 yards for the score. […]

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FOOTBALL:  Eriksen barrels over 1,000 yards mark in Clarkston’s win over Troy

FOOTBALL: Eriksen barrels over 1,000 yards mark in Clarkston’s win over Troy

| October 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Ian Eriksen eclipsed the 1,000 rushing yards barrier and Clarkston had no problem moving to7-0 on the season with a 28-0 shutout of visiting Troy Friday. Clarkston, ranked No. 1 in the state in Division 1, set up next week’s showdown at No. 2 Lake Orion which will determine the OAA Red Division […]

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CROSS-COUNTRY: Milford, Seaholm high favorites at Oakland County meet

CROSS-COUNTRY: Milford, Seaholm high favorites at Oakland County meet

| October 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   MILFORD TWP. — There’s a great chance that repeat performers will be reaching the winner’s circle at Saturday’s 52nd annual Oakland County Cross Country Championships.   Both Milford and Birmingham Seaholm are expected to contend for top honors at Kensington Metropark again this season. Milford, ranked […]

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FOOTBALL: Rochester inches closer to playoffs berth with win over Troy Athens

FOOTBALL: Rochester inches closer to playoffs berth with win over Troy Athens

| October 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — At the beginning of preseason football practice, James Ward was nowhere to be found in Rochester’s training camp.   Fighting through injury that lapsed into the spring and summer months, Ward didn’t even show up until midway through the second week of camp. […]

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STICK'S PICKS: From playoffs berths to sports bars

STICK’S PICKS: From playoffs berths to sports bars

| October 4, 2012 | Comments (0)

As we allow the public to vote on their favorite postgame sports bar, it’s time to delve into the final weeks of the prep football season. Playoff berths are on the line for multiple area teams. Only three local squads have already clinched berths — Clarkston, Lake Orion and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep — while […]

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BOYS TENNIS: Flint Metro League Championships Results

BOYS TENNIS: Flint Metro League Championships Results

| October 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

FLINT METRO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Clio and Flint Kearsley) TEAM SCORES — 1. Holly, 50; 2. Ortonville Brandon, 38; 3. Fenton, 37; 4. Swartz Creek, 34; 5. Lapeer East, 32; 6. Clio, 17; 7. Flint Kearsley, 16. DUAL MATCH STANDINGS — 1. Holly (6-0-0); 2. Fenton (5-1-0); 3. Ortonville Brandon (3-2-1); 4. Swartz Creek (3-3-0); […]

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BOYS TENNIS: OAA Tournament Results

BOYS TENNIS: OAA Tournament Results

| October 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

OAA RED DIVISION TOURNAMENT (Oct. 2 at Bloomfield Hills Schools) TEAM SCORES — 1. Troy, 54; 2. Rochester Adams, 48; 3. Birmingham Groves, 43; 4. Rochester Stoney Creek ,40; 5. Bloomfield Hills Andover, 40; 6. Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 37; 7. West Bloomfield, 37, 8. North Farmington, 25. DUAL STANDINGS — 1. Troy (7-0-0); 2. Rochester […]

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FOOTBALL: Lakes rebounds to rout Cranbrook

FOOTBALL: Lakes rebounds to rout Cranbrook

| October 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

WATERFORD — One week after suffering its first loss of the football season, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes was quick to return to its winning ways. Jake Doetsch scored a pair of touchdowns and finished with 72 yards on 11 carries in leading the Lakers to a 49-6 CHSL Intersectional win over Bloomfield Hills […]

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GIRLS GOLF: Seaholm wins OAA-Red Jamboree

GIRLS GOLF: Seaholm wins OAA-Red Jamboree

| October 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

OAA RED DIVISION TOURNAMENT NO. 2 (Oct. 1 at Birmingham Country Club) TEAM SCORES — 1. Birmingham Seaholm, 337; 2. Clarkston, 360; 3. Rochester Stoney Creek, 365; 4. Troy, 366; 5. Rochester Adams, 368; 6. Rochester, 373, 7. Lake Orion, 393. TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS — 1. Jordan Michalak (Birmingham Seaholm) 82; 2. Megan Lam (Birmingham […]

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