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Category: High School (M-Z)

THURSDAY’S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep sweeps Gabriel Richard; Linden outlasts Holly

THURSDAY’S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep sweeps Gabriel Richard; Linden outlasts Holly

| September 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

PONTIAC — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep remained perfect on the season in CHSL-AA Division girls volleyball play Thursday with a 3-0 sweep of Riverview Gabriel Richard. The Fighting Irish posted wins of 25-15, 25-14 and 25-12 to wear the Pioneers down and move to 19-3-1 overall. The Irish were led by Katherine Carlson’s 19-for-20 attacking […]

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BOYS SOCCER: Avondale outguns Groves; Oxford battles Harrison to draw

BOYS SOCCER: Avondale outguns Groves; Oxford battles Harrison to draw

| September 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

AUBURN HILLS — Erik Koberstein scored three goals and Auburn Hills Avondale outlasted Birmingham Groves 5-3 Thursday in a wild OAA White Division boys soccer contest. The game featured six goals in the first 35 minutes of play and was tied 3-3 at the half. Koberstein scored the game-winner with 21 minutes to play and […]

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FOOTBALL: Troy Defenders crush St. Wendelin

FOOTBALL: Troy Defenders crush St. Wendelin

| September 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

BERKLEY — It was a debut league game for Fostoria St. Wendelin Saturday in the Christian Football League of America.  Troy Christian Leadership made sure it was not a warm welcome. Troy, one of the original teams in the league which was known during its first four years at the Christian Football League of Michigan, […]

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STICK’S PICKS: Week 4 is time to separate the pretenders from contenders

STICK’S PICKS: Week 4 is time to separate the pretenders from contenders

| September 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Strange times in Oakland County this week. With one Oakland Activities Association school dropping football, that leaves a hole in the schedule for many area teams this season. Bloomfield Hills Andover, one year before its merger with Bloomfield Hills Lahser, dropped its program Tuesday due to low numbers. The 0-3 Barons started with 28 players, […]

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GIRLS SWIMMING: Milford dunks Holly

GIRLS SWIMMING: Milford dunks Holly

| September 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

MILFORD 117, HOLLY 69  200 MEDLEY RELAY: Holly (Corina House, Daryl Spurgeon, Courtney Konopitski, Jessie Felix) 2:14.72; 200 FREE: Kiyomi Irvine (M) 2:19.09; 200IM: Allie Crouse (M) 2:14.74; 50 FREE: Courtney Konipitski (H) 25.73; DIVING: Amanda Kriger (M) 160.0 points;  100 BUTTERFLY: Carmen Williams (M) 1:15.18; 100 FREE: Jessie Felix (H) 1:03.14; 200 FREE: Kiyomi […]

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THURSDAY’S BOYS TENNIS ROUNDUP: Clarkston rolls Lake Orion; Rochester swats Avondale

THURSDAY’S BOYS TENNIS ROUNDUP: Clarkston rolls Lake Orion; Rochester swats Avondale

| September 13, 2012 | Comments (0)

  CLARKSTON 7, LAKE ORION 2  SINGLES — 1. Matt Dahl (C) d. Ryan Kaczor 6-3, 6-4; 2.Jesse Keller (LO) d. Ian Stuart 6-4, 5-7, 6-2; 3. Brendan Greenlee (C) d. Palmer Hatch 3-6, 6-2, 6-4; 4. Alexis Haselwanter (C) d. Alex Gandhi 6-1, 6-0. DOUBLES — 1. Brian Vanrooyen-Gavin Mills (LO) d. Joey Whall-Johnny […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lake Orion sweeps Adams

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lake Orion sweeps Adams

| September 13, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Despite advancing the Final Four and finishing as the Class A state runner-up a year ago, Lake Orion’s volleyball season of dreams did not include a league title. The Dragons have earmarked a conference championship among its long list of goals this season. […]

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WEDNESDAY’S BOYS SOCCER ROUNDUP: West Bloomfield drops Oxford

WEDNESDAY’S BOYS SOCCER ROUNDUP: West Bloomfield drops Oxford

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

OXFORD — West Bloomfield broke a 1-1 halftime tie with a pair of second half goals en route to a 3-1 OAA Blue Division boys soccer win Wednesday over host Oxford. David Hotz scored in the first half and Vikram Mathias and Damon Grace tallied in the seond half for West Bloomfield. Jeff Wilson made […]

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WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep downs AAGR; Swartz Creek tames Holly

WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep downs AAGR; Swartz Creek tames Holly

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

PONTIAC — Behind Katherine Carlson’s 42-43 attacking night that included 24 kills, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep slammed Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard in four sets Wednesday, 25-20, 20-25, 25-13 and 25-16 in CHSL-AA Division girls volleyball play. Dani McCormick added 14 kills in 39 tries with six aces. Jackie Vyskocil and Ellen Guerra contributed some key […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Keating, Troy romp Troy Athens in three sets

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Keating, Troy romp Troy Athens in three sets

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

  BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   TROY — An overmatched but upstart Troy Athens girls volleyball team was tied with favored Troy 7-7 in the first game of their rivalry match. Troy senior Hope Keating made sure that was as close as the visiting Red Hawks would get. Keating’s 12-point serving streak helped […]

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BOYS TENNIS: Rochester edges Lake Orion; Holly blanks Clio; Adams rolls West Bloomfield

BOYS TENNIS: Rochester edges Lake Orion; Holly blanks Clio; Adams rolls West Bloomfield

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER 5, LAKE ORION 4 SINGLES — 1. Ryan Kaczor (LO) d. Torre Rocco 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; 2. Jesse Keller (LO) d. Collin Perozich 7-6, 6-2; 3. Mike Sepeta (R) d. Palmer Hatch 1-6, 6-4, 6-1; 4. Alex Gandhi (LO) d. Dillan Solanki 6-0, 6-2. DOUBLES — 1. Ayl Patalinghug-Scott Schegel (R) d. Brian Van […]

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BOYS SOCCER: Short-handed Rochester scores late to hand Troy first loss

BOYS SOCCER: Short-handed Rochester scores late to hand Troy first loss

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   ROCHESTER HILLS — Troy’s boys soccer team got stung in the offseason when four players decided to play for their club team this fall instead of the Colts. Fortunately for Rochester, its star hung around. Rochester went a man down in the 60th minute of a scoreless game, […]

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills takes down Springfield Christian; Avondale, Troy Athens post sweeps

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills takes down Springfield Christian; Avondale, Troy Athens post sweeps

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — It took four games, but Rochester hills Christian finally prevailed over rival Clarkston Springfield Christian, 3-1, Tuesday in a Wolverine Christian Conference girls volleyball crossover contest. The host Eagles won Game 1 (25-16), Game 2 (25-18) and Game 4 (25-17, while Springfield Christian won Game 3 (25-17). Kindra Armitage led the RHC […]

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2012 BOYS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES

2012 BOYS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES

| September 12, 2012 | Comments (1)

2012 BOYS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2012 boys tennis team capsules for high schools located in the coverage area for Digital Daily www.northoaklandsports.com  and The Real Deal sports and coupons magazine. Additional information can be submitted to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com   Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Michael Kopec […]

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SATURDAY’S BOYS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Oakland Christian holds off Northwest; Athens edges Traverse City West

SATURDAY’S BOYS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Oakland Christian holds off Northwest; Athens edges Traverse City West

| September 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

AUBURN HILLS — Auburn Hills Oakland Christian held its ground in the final minutes Saturday and posted a 3-2 MIAC Blue Division boys soccer victory over rival Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest. Northwest’s Kevin you headed in a cornerkick from Jeff Todd with 3:45 left but the Crusaders’ final push could not result with an equalizer. […]

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FOOTBALL: Cherry twins lead attack in Troy’s win

FOOTBALL: Cherry twins lead attack in Troy’s win

| September 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net     ROCHESTER HILLS — Troy safety Danny Wunderlich didn’t even see his game-winning interception. “I thought Christian (Purnell) caught the interception,” Wunderlich said. “I honestly didn’t even see the ball. I’ve got to give that all to Christian.” Wunderlich snagged the game-winning pick and Terrance and Torrance Cherry […]

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FOOTBALL: Clarkston slowly pulls away from Rochester

FOOTBALL: Clarkston slowly pulls away from Rochester

| September 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   CLARKSTON — It’s no secret that Clarkston’s bread-and-butter this season is its large and physical offensive and defensive lines. Even missing some key starters from that group Friday and losing two more to injuries during its game with visiting Rochester didn’t seem to detour the Wolves […]

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FOOTBALL: Oxford upends Harrison in 2OTs, gains first win over Hawks since ‘99

FOOTBALL: Oxford upends Harrison in 2OTs, gains first win over Hawks since ‘99

| September 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   OXFORD — Liam Logan came through in the clutch Friday evening. The senior running back from Oxford scored on a 4-yard plunge in the second overtime session in leading Oxford to a 34-31 victory over defending OAA White Division champion Farmington Harrison. “This a total team […]

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