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Category: Auburn Hills Oakland Christian

TUESDAY’S ROUNDUP: Oxford pulls away from Andover; Royal Oak upsets Rochester; Pontiac barrels over Clarkston

TUESDAY’S ROUNDUP: Oxford pulls away from Andover; Royal Oak upsets Rochester; Pontiac barrels over Clarkston

| January 19, 2011 | Comments (1)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Mark Hazelwood continued his fast pace Tuesday, scoring 21 points in leading visiting Oxford to a 69-59 triumph over Bloomfield Hills Andover. Jacques Toussaint scored 11 points and dished off eight assists and Chris Calvin scored eight points with 12 rebounds for Oxford (4-4, 2-2). Jeremy Fishmen scored a game-high 23 points […]

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Oakland Christian cruises past Liggett in battle of unbeatens

Oakland Christian cruises past Liggett in battle of unbeatens

| January 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AUBURN HILLS  — Transfers can bring forth plenty of anticipation before they become eligible. For Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, the arrival of a new player just brought forth yet another weapon to the basketball court for an already talented team. The Lancers welcomed 6-foor-3 transfer Charles Heyden to the […]

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FLASHBACK--2009 All-Area Volleyball: Players hit their points in the right places

FLASHBACK–2009 All-Area Volleyball: Players hit their points in the right places

| January 17, 2011 | Comments (0)

Smack down: All-Area Volleyball players hit their points in the right places BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com The perception of volleyball in this area of the state has definitely changed in recent years. With more than one school in Oakland County winning state titles in the past couple of seasons, teams around here are […]

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2010 All-Area Girls Volleyball: This team brings it all to the floor

2010 All-Area Girls Volleyball: This team brings it all to the floor

| January 17, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com (EDITOR’S NOTE: Several area coaches did not nominate athletes for all-area volleyball after nearly two months of trying to contact them.) Several area volleyball teams shined this season. To make it one of the more memorable seasons in recent memory for schools in the coverage region of www.northoaklandsports.com. Consider: […]

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Lancers marching with perfect record intact

Lancers marching with perfect record intact

| January 15, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PLYMOUTH — The good news for Auburn Hills Oakland Christian is that the Lancers are unbeaten on the boys basketball season. The even better news is that Oakland Christian is still not at full strength. The Lancers moved to 6-0 on the year, 3-0 in the MIAC Blue Division […]

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THURSDAY'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Wolves, Cougars hound opponents for cage wins

THURSDAY’S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Wolves, Cougars hound opponents for cage wins

| January 14, 2011 | Comments (0)

FARMINGTON — Clarkston bounced back from a two-point loss to Flint Northern on Tuesday with a resounding 55-30 triumph over host Farmington Harrison in OAA Red Division boys basketball play Thursday. Clarkston led 15-7 at the end of the first quarter and 27-14 at the half. The Wolves used a 15-0 third-quarter blitz to break […]

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BOWLING TEAM CAPSULES

BOWLING TEAM CAPSULES

| January 13, 2011 | Comments (2)

BOWLING TEAM CAPSULES Below are the boys and girls bowling team capsules for schools located in the www.northoakjlandsports.com coverage area. Additional information can be sent by e-mail to senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com) BOYS BOWLING LAKE ORION HEAD COACH: Kevin Crowther, sixth season. 2009-10 RECORD: 5-4, 5-4 OAA LEAGUE FINISH: Sixth at OAA (3981); […]

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TUESDAY’S ROUNDUP: Troy cruises past Groves; Clarkston falls to Flint Northern

TUESDAY’S ROUNDUP: Troy cruises past Groves; Clarkston falls to Flint Northern

| January 12, 2011 | Comments (1)

TROY — Behind a 23-7 first quarter and a 26-8 third quarter, Troy had little problems with Birmingham Groves Tuesday in a 73-49 OAA crossover boys basketball victory over Birmingham Groves. John Stibich pumped in a game-high 22 points, including five three-pointers, to pace the Colts (7-2). James Young followed with 16 points, and both […]

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MHSAA NEWS: Advance reserved and group ticket sales underway  for Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals

MHSAA NEWS: Advance reserved and group ticket sales underway for Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals

| January 11, 2011 | Comments (2)

EAST LANSING — Fans wishing to purchase advance reserved and group general admission tickets for the 2011 Michigan High School Athletic Association Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals, March 3-5, at The Palace of Auburn Hills, may now do so exclusively through The Palace Box Office. The advance reserved ticket sales program allows the discounted purchase […]

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Oakland Christian overcomes early deficit to roll Roeper

Oakland Christian overcomes early deficit to roll Roeper

| January 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY TIMOTHY PONTZER STUDENT CORRESPONDENT theintimidator@juno.com BLOOMFIELD HILLS – After a long holiday break, Friday night welcomed back high school basketball to the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference. Fans packed Birmingham Roeper’s gym in anticipation for the first MIAC Blue Division contest of the season featuring visiting Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, and the rivals normally play […]

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Drews’ bombs helps Northwest defeat Clarenceville; Szydlowski helps Rochester Hills topple West Highland

Drews’ bombs helps Northwest defeat Clarenceville; Szydlowski helps Rochester Hills topple West Highland

| January 7, 2011 | Comments (2)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Nathan Drews hit six three-pointers Thursday, including one as time expired, in leading Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest’s boys basketball team to a 64-62 non-league victory over Livonia Clarenceville. Drews, a sophomore, finished with a game-high 22 points for the Crusaders. Gursher Rathore added 14 points and Mike Miller contributed 10 points for […]

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FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Athens cruises past Lake Orion; Troy drops Rochester; Oxford gains first win

FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Athens cruises past Lake Orion; Troy drops Rochester; Oxford gains first win

| December 18, 2010 | Comments (3)

TROY — Troy Athens used a 10-2 run to open the game and never relinquished the advantage in earning a 45-31 OAA Red Division girls basketball triumph over visiting Lake Orion. Athens (4-1, 4-0) led 24-12 at the half and broke the game open with an 18-10 surge in the third quarter to build a […]

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PREP ROUNDUP: Avondale takes control of OAA-White by holding off West Bloomfield

PREP ROUNDUP: Avondale takes control of OAA-White by holding off West Bloomfield

| December 17, 2010 | Comments (2)

AUBURN HILLS — Auburn Hills Avondale and West Bloomfield were tagged as the favorites in the OAA White Division girls basketball in the preseason. Avondale gained an inside track in the first meeting between the two posting a 66-58 triumph over the Lakers Thursday. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday but postponed due to […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011

| December 15, 2010 | Comments (9)

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011 Below are the 2010 boys basketball team capsules for schools in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com.  To submit additional information, e-mail senior editor Dan Stickradt at www.northoaklandsports.com. Auburn Hills Avondale COACH: Jeff Borja, first season. LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 8-13, 4-8 OAA Red Division (sixth). STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in Class A […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011

GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011

| December 15, 2010 | Comments (6)

GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011 Below are the girls basketball team capsules for schools in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Additional information can be sent to senior editor dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Below are the girls basketball team capsules for schools in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Additional information can be sent to senior editor dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE COACH: […]

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FLASHBACK: 2009 All-Area Girls Cross-Country Team: All-American Goethals leads talented All-Area pack of runners

FLASHBACK: 2009 All-Area Girls Cross-Country Team: All-American Goethals leads talented All-Area pack of runners

| December 13, 2010 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Over the past decade, female cross-country runners from Oakland County have dominated the scene, with dozens of all-state runners and even a handful of state champions. That continued to be the trend in 2009. This season marked yet another fine season for runners in the area, especially for the […]

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Clarkston, Adams open with cage wins

Clarkston, Adams open with cage wins

| December 11, 2010 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Clarkston opened up the boys basketball season Friday, using a 20-13 second quarter run to earn a 60-57 triumph over Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. The Wolves led 33-29 at the half and halted the Eaglet’s rally in the second half. Max Collins led a balanced attack for Clarkston, scoring 19 points. Marcus Hardy […]

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SATURDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills, Springfield Christian fall in Eagles Cup

SATURDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills, Springfield Christian fall in Eagles Cup

| December 8, 2010 | Comments (2)

CLARKSTON — Despite the graduation of nine players, Temperance State Line Christian still had enough to go 2-1 and finish in fifth place in the Eagles Cup at Springfield Christian, holding off Rochester Hills Christian 56-52 in the fifth-place game Saturday in Clarkston. Todd Gardiner scored 16 and Jordan Seacrant added 13 points for the […]

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