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Category: High School (M-Z)

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Lake Orion’s Waelchli signs with Oakland

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Lake Orion’s Waelchli signs with Oakland

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER — Alex Waelchli of Lake Orion and Jacob Johnson of Lansing both signed letters-of-intent to play college golf at Oakland University recently, to round off a solid recruiting class for the Golden Grizzlies. “I am very pleased that Alex and Jacob decided to join our program,” said O coach Russ Cunningham. “I’m excited to […]

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PREP BOWLING: Oxford, Harrison roll to split

PREP BOWLING: Oxford, Harrison roll to split

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

FARMINGTON — Oxford and Farmington Harrison rolled to a split Wednesday in OAA prep bowling action, with Oxford’s boys team posting a 20-10 victory and Harrison winning the girls match, 16-14, at Country Lanes in Farmington. Oxford’s boys won both Baker games by 226-151 and 167-161 counts. In singles play, Kevon Dixon posted scores of […]

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THURSDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Seaholm downs Avondale; Rochester Hills routs Troy Bethany; Pontiac rolls

THURSDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Seaholm downs Avondale; Rochester Hills routs Troy Bethany; Pontiac rolls

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

BIRMINGHAM — Auburn Hills Avondale led at the half, but Birmingham Seaholm had the last laugh in posting a 58-44 OAA crossover boys basketball victory Thursday. Avondale held a 16-8 edge after eight minutes of play and a 25—23 lead heading into the locker room. In the second half, Seaholm turned the tables with a […]

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PREP SKIING: Holly-Oxford Unified sweeps Fenton-Linden

PREP SKIING: Holly-Oxford Unified sweeps Fenton-Linden

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

Boys Skiing HOLLY-OXFORD UNIFIED 27, FENTON-LINDEN UNIFIED 62   SLALOM — 1. Julian Weinberg (Fenton-Linden) 57.66; 2. Greg Schultz (Holly-Oxford) 58.28; 3. Lars Joergens-Koka (Holly-Oxford) 59.4; 4. Zac Felix (Holly-Oxford) 1:01.19; 5. Spencer Christen (Holly-Oxford) 1:02.56. GIANT SLALOM — 1. Lars Joergens-Koka (Holly-Oxford) 44.66; 2. Seth Thompson (Fenton-Linden) 44.86; 3. Greg Schultz (Holly-Oxford) 44.94; 4. […]

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THURSDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL:  Lakes routs Shrine; Rochester Hills edges Troy Bethany

THURSDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakes routs Shrine; Rochester Hills edges Troy Bethany

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

WATERFORD — Building a 36-point lead at the half, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes had no problems Thursday of Royal Oak Shrine Catholic, topping the Knights 62-14 in CHSL C-D girls basketball play. The Lakers (6-2, 2-0) led 17-4 after the first quarter and used a 25-3 surge in the second frame to blow […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Everest Collegiate thumps Jewish Academy

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Everest Collegiate thumps Jewish Academy

| January 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Lucia Westrick scored a game-high 19 points, almost as much as the opposition, and Clarkston Everest Collegiate thumped visiting West Bloomfield Jewish Academy 57-21 in a CHSL Intersectional Division girls basketball contest Wednesday. Angelina Mastromatteo added 11 points and Claire Lasceski followed with eight points for the Montaineers (5-3). Everest rolled out to […]

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WRESTLING: No. 9 Clarkston hounds Lake Orion, Harrison

WRESTLING: No. 9 Clarkston hounds Lake Orion, Harrison

| January 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

FARMINGTON HILLS — Clarkston climbed into the top 10 Division 1 state rankings this week. The Wolves showed why. After finishing fourth at the recent Oakland County Championships, Clarkston opened up OAA Red Division play with a pair of wins, topping host Farmington Harrison (40-19) and Lake Orion (44-15). Rochester Adams also posted a pair […]

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PREP STATE RANKINGS--Jan.8

PREP STATE RANKINGS–Jan.8

| January 10, 2013 | 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.  Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans   Wrestling (By MWA) Division 1 — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central; 2. Davison; 3. Hartland; 4. Temperance Bedford; 5. Oxford; 6. Rochester; 7. Macomb Dakota; 8. […]

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HOCKEY: Stoney Creek slashes Farmington; Kettering ices Troy Athens

HOCKEY: Stoney Creek slashes Farmington; Kettering ices Troy Athens

| January 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER — Josh Niederhauser was clutch for Rochester Stoney Creek Wednesday evening. The Stoney Creek forward scored twice and assisted on another goal in helping the Cougars post a 3-1 OAA Red Division boys hockey victory over Farmington at The Onyx. Nate Hilton also tallied for the Cougars (4-6-3, 1-2-1). Austin Meltzer scored for Farmington […]

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WRESTLING: No. 3 Oxford sticks fifth-ranked Rochester

WRESTLING: No. 3 Oxford sticks fifth-ranked Rochester

| January 10, 2013 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Wesley Maskill picked up a steal Wednesday evening. The Oxford junior stunned state-ranked Aaron Morgan of Rochester in a 160-pound match, which helped provide some pivotal points in third-ranked Oxford’s 43-29 OAA Red Division wrestling victory over host and fifth-ranked Rochester. In a […]

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WEDNESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Olis’ 39 points sparks Notre Dame Prep past Gabriel Richard

WEDNESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Olis’ 39 points sparks Notre Dame Prep past Gabriel Richard

| January 9, 2013 | Comments (0)

PONTIAC — Mitchell Olis scored a career-high 39 points and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep posted a 77-66 CHSL boys basketball victory Wednesday over Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. Olis was in the zone, canning eight 3-pointers, three two-point baskets and was a crisp 9-for-11 from the foul line in leading the Fighting Irish. Jermaih Johnson added […]

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MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills Christian remains perfect with rout of Faith Christian

MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills Christian remains perfect with rout of Faith Christian

| January 7, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — The perfect season continues. Rochester Hills Christian moved to 12-0 on the boys basketball season, topping visiting Clinton Township Faith Christian 54-23 Monday in FBAC play. Aaron Berry led a blanced effort for the Eagles (12-0, 4-0) with 19 points. Marquez Hatcher added 11 points and Josh Steiner had six points and […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston bounces back with win over Lake Orion

BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston bounces back with win over Lake Orion

| January 6, 2013 | Comments (0)

LAKE ORION — A true test of a team’s mental toughness, character and responsiveness is to see how they react to a loss. A team can learn from its mistakes, improve, and keep making steps in the right direction. Or, a team can fall into a deadly tailspin. Clarkston’s boys basketball chose to take a […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Oakland pulls away from Omaha

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Oakland pulls away from Omaha

| January 4, 2013 | Comments (0)

 BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Greg Kampe delivered a promise Thursday night that Oakland University will never open the men’s basketball season again with 15 road games in 19 starts. “I promise that we will never do that again,” said the veteran OU men’s basketball coach. “I don’t […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL:  Adams remains unbeaten with rout of Utica

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams remains unbeaten with rout of Utica

| January 4, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — New year, still perfect. Rochester Adams ushered in 2013 with its fifth victory of the campaign, toasting Utica 68-47 in a non-conference boys basketball contest. Jack Twitty scored a game-high 17 points to lead Adams (5-0). Akhemji Williams added 15 points and nine assists, Zach Littleson chipped in 14 points, Ben Limb […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake Orion pulls away from Farmington

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake Orion pulls away from Farmington

| January 4, 2013 | Comments (0)

LAKE ORION — With a young team and injuries, wins have been hard to come by on the basketball court this winter for Lake Orion. The Dragons recorded a rare win Thursday night. Lake Orion outscored Farmington in three of the our quarter to post a 42-33 OAA White Division girls basketball victory over the […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Chemistry the key ingredient for Rochester Hills Christian’s perfect start

BOYS BASKETBALL: Chemistry the key ingredient for Rochester Hills Christian’s perfect start

| January 3, 2013 | Comments (0)

 BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Sometimes success can breed success. Following Rochester Hills Christian’s Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division I boys soccer state championship in October, the Eagles have taken their swagger to the basketball court. Heading out of the Christmas break, Rochester Hills Christian holds a […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Falcons pull away from Stoney Creek

BOYS BASKETBALL: Falcons pull away from Stoney Creek

| January 2, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester used a 17-6 fourth quarter Thursday to upend Rochester Stoney Creek in the semifinals of the Rochester Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament. The Falcons led 10-7 after the first quarter and Stoney Creek used z 10-9 edge in the second frame to close the gap down to 19-17 at the half. […]

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