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Category: High School (M-Z)

Adams picks up the tempo to pull away from Lake Orion

Adams picks up the tempo to pull away from Lake Orion

| December 7, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com LAKE ORION — Rochester Adams proved that it can play at multiple speeds Tuesday night. The Highlanders found another gear in the second half that Lake Orion simply could not match. The result was a 59-42 non-conference boys basketball win for visiting Adams, which jacked up the tempo in […]

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TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hazelwood helps Oxford drop Hamtramck; Plymouth Educational edges Northwest in overtime

TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hazelwood helps Oxford drop Hamtramck; Plymouth Educational edges Northwest in overtime

| December 7, 2011 | Comments (3)

HAMTRAMCK — Mark Hazelwood began the season in a similar fashion how he exited last season: Scoring points in bunches. The senior guard from Oxford scored a game-high 18 points to help Oxford topple host Hamtramck 58-24 in a non-conference boys basketball season opener. Michael Kitchner scored nine points and freshman Glacier Wallington added seven […]

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TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston drubs Chippewa Valley; Stoney Creek downs Oxford

TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston drubs Chippewa Valley; Stoney Creek downs Oxford

| December 7, 2011 | Comments (2)

CLARKSTON — Behind a scoring edge in all four quarters Tuesday, Clarkston was able to post a 54-35 non-conference girls basketball win over Clinton Township Chippewa Valley. The Wolves built a33-25 lead by the half and held Chippewa Valley to only 10 second-half points, including just three points in the final quarter. Freshman center Erin […]

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Drohan comes through in clutch to lift Life Summit past Stateline Christian to Eagles Cup title

Drohan comes through in clutch to lift Life Summit past Stateline Christian to Eagles Cup title

| December 7, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Paul Drohan caught his opposition by surprise Saturday afternoon. The sophomore forward from Sterling Heights Life Summit was left all alone under the basket and Drohan converted with six seconds left in leading his team past Temperance Stateline Christian in the finals of the annual Springfield Christian […]

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ALL-FBAC VOLLEYBALL 2011

ALL-FBAC VOLLEYBALL 2011

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (1)

Girls Volleyball ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 2011 Red Division Standings — 1. (tie) Troy Bethany Christian (5-1); Rochester hills Christian (5-1); 3. (tie) Clinton Township Faith Christian (1-5); Lake Orion Baptist (1-5). Blue Division Standings — 1. Wixom Christian (4-0); 2. Clarkston Springfield Christian (2-2); 3.Kimball Bluewater Christian (0-4). League MVP — Abigail […]

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Lake Orion skates past Stoney Creek

Lake Orion skates past Stoney Creek

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (1)

ROCHESTER — Brad bogus had two goals Saturday to lead Lake Orion past Rochester Stoney Creek in an OAA Red Division boys hockey game at The Onyx. David Stockwell added a goal and an assist for Lake Orion (3-3-0, 2-0-0), which held a 25-22 shots advantage in the contest.. Matt Zeulch scored for Stoney Creek […]

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Lapeer slips past Bruins

Lapeer slips past Bruins

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (1)

TROY — Lapeer Home School outscored Troy Bethany Christian 24-14 in the second half Monday to post a 42-35 non-conference victory over the Bruins. Lapeer (3-0) led 13-7 after the first quarter, only to see Bethany Christian go on a 14-5 run in the second quarter to build a 21-18 lead at the half. Josiah […]

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Fire torch Rochester Hills Christian

Fire torch Rochester Hills Christian

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Howell Area Home School outscored Rochester Hills Christian 20-10 in the second half to down the Eagles40-28 in a non-conference girls basketball game. Jenna Boswell scored 17 to lead Howell (2-0). Allise Dubay had 20 points and six steals for Rochester Hills Christian (1-1). Jenna Porter added six points and 12 rebounds […]

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Rochester Hills Christian explodes on Juniata Christian

Rochester Hills Christian explodes on Juniata Christian

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — One day earlier, Rochester Hills Christian let a second-quarter lead slip away in a loss to Sterling Heights Life Summit. As with all young teams, that’s bound to happen. The Eagles, who feature seven sophomores and two freshmen on their 12-player roster, didn’t allow its first quarter […]

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Bethany Christian trips up Lakecrest Baptist

Bethany Christian trips up Lakecrest Baptist

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (1)

TEMPERANCE — Troy Bethany Christian outscored Waterford Lakecrest Baptist in three of four quarter to upend the Defenders, 43-30, in the third-place game at the Stateline Christian Thanksgiving Tournament. Bethany Christian built an 11-6 lead after the first quarter and extended the advantage to 14 points at the half thanks to a 17-8 second-quarter run. […]

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PREP STATE RANKINGS -- Dec. 6

PREP STATE RANKINGS — Dec. 6

| December 6, 2011 | Comments (0)

PREP STATE RANKINGS — Dec. 6 Boys Swimming (By the coaches association) Division 1 — 1. Saline; 2.Rockford; 3. Birmingham Brother Rice; 4. Ann Arbor Pioneer; 5. Zeeland Unified; 6. Hudsonville; 7.Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central; 8. Saginaw Heritage; 9. Lake Orion; 10. Livonia Stevenson. Others — Novi Detroit Catholic Central, Plymouth Canton, Troy, Byron Center, […]

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ALL-FBAC BOYS SOCCER TEAM 2011

ALL-FBAC BOYS SOCCER TEAM 2011

| December 5, 2011 | Comments (0)

ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BOYS SOCCER TEAM 2011 RED DIVISION LEAGUE STANDINGS — 1. Troy Bethany Christian (6-0-0); 2.Rochester Hills Christian (4-2-0); 3. Clinton Township Faith Christian (2-4-0); 4. Lake Orion Baptist (0-6-0). BLUE DIVISION LEAGUE STANDINGS — 1. Clarkston Springfield Christian (4-0-0); 2. Wixom Christian (2-2-0); 3. Kimball Blue Water Christian (0-4-0). LEAGUE MVP […]

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Quick lead helps jet Clarkston to drubbing of Lake Orion

Quick lead helps jet Clarkston to drubbing of Lake Orion

| December 3, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Clarkston may not have found its consistent stroke this season. That will eventually come as more games are played this winter. What the Wolves do possess is a defensive-minded, deep and experienced team that reached the Class A regional finals last season and are quite capable of […]

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Stoney Creek unleashes second-half blitz on Rochester

Stoney Creek unleashes second-half blitz on Rochester

| December 3, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Stoney Creek seemingly could not do much of anything against Rochester High Friday night in the first half. It’s not always how you start, but how you finish. In the second half, the Cougars simply unleashed the fury on the defenseless Falcons. Stoney Creek opened […]

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FRIDAY’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Oxford holds off Brandon; Holly edges Lake Fenton

FRIDAY’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Oxford holds off Brandon; Holly edges Lake Fenton

| December 3, 2011 | Comments (1)

OXFORD — Oxford used an 11-7 fourth-quarter run Friday to pull away from Ortonville Brandon and post a 35-31 non-league girls basketball triumph. Shelby Davis scored 11 to pace Oxford, which led 13-8 after the first quarter and 18-17 at the half. Michelle Gilmore added nine points and Miranda Murphy added eight points for the […]

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Community Baptist burns Springfield Christian

Community Baptist burns Springfield Christian

| December 2, 2011 | Comments (2)

SAGINAW — Saginaw Community Baptist outscored Clarkston Springfield Christian 24-14 in the first half and maintained the double-digit advantage in the second half to post a 44-30 non-conference boys basketball victory. The Lions outscored the Eagles 12-8 in the third quarter while both team scored eight in the final frame. Spencer Johnson scored 22 of […]

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Asuncion’s OT goal lifts Rochester past Stoney Creek

Asuncion’s OT goal lifts Rochester past Stoney Creek

| December 2, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAVID BOIKE CORRESPONDENT ROCHESTER HILLS — Large gatherings on Thanksgiving weekend are commonplace. There was another one involving the hockey community in Rochester Hills Saturday night. It was a party that Evan Asuncion became the toast at for half of the guests. The sophomore scored at the 2:04 mark of overtime, in leading Rochester […]

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HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Country Day rallies past Athens

HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Country Day rallies past Athens

| December 2, 2011 | Comments (0)

SOUTHFIELD — Ryan Goleniak and Sebastian Stankiewicz aided Birmingham Detroit Country Day’s third period heroics. The duo assisted on each other’s goals as the Yellowjackets rallied for a 3-2 non-league boys hockey victory at the Southfield Ice Arena. Jack Bergmann scored in the first period goal for the Yellowjackets (4-1-0). Matt Perkins and Nathan Gurzell […]

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