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Category: Lake Orion

FRIDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills rips Lake Orion Baptist; WOLL edges Everest Collegiate

FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills rips Lake Orion Baptist; WOLL edges Everest Collegiate

| January 15, 2011 | Comments (2)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills Christian rebounded from its first league loss of the season to post a 71-37 rout of Lake Orion Baptist in FBAC Red Division play. DJ Szydlowski poured in 20 points and had five rebounds and five blocks to pace the Eagles (5-4, 2-1). Josh West had 18 points and five […]

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Prep Skiing Results

Prep Skiing Results

| January 14, 2011 | Comments (1)

Boys Skiing BLOOMFIELD HILLS ANDOVER 32, ROCHESTER ADAMS 41 SLALOM — 1. Thomas (BHA) 45.61; 2. Kavanagh (BHA) 48.67; 3. Stanton (RA) 49.37; 4. Arid (RA) 49.82 GIANT SLALOM — Thomas (BHA) 37.56; 2. Eschels (BHA) 37.84; 3. Ward (RA) 38.09; 4. Aird (BHA) 38.30. LAKE ORION 28, BLOOMFIELD HILLS LAHSER 50 LAKE ORION 36, […]

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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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Balavich’s game-winner lifts Lake Orion past Rochester

Balavich’s game-winner lifts Lake Orion past Rochester

| January 14, 2011 | Comments (0)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Lake Orion scored a first-period goal and the Dragons’ defense made it stand in a 1-0 OAA Red Division victory over Rochester United at the Detroit Skate Club. Nick Balavich converted the game’s only goal, tucking the puck into the net after passes from Jesse Cameron, Zach Koontz. Lake Orion’s Shawn Horton  […]

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Lake Orion bowls way to sweep of Oxford

Lake Orion bowls way to sweep of Oxford

| January 14, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Talk about being in the zone. Lake Orion’s Trae Bonds was definitely in another element Thursday afternoon. The senior fired the highest two-game total in the entire Oakland Activities Association bowling circles this season, picking up games of 267 and 275 for a 542 total to lead […]

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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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Cairo, Tillman, McGhee selected for East-West All-Star Football Game

Cairo, Tillman, McGhee selected for East-West All-Star Football Game

| January 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

For the first time, the 31st East-West All-Star Football Game will be headed for Central Michigan University. The game, which will be held on June25, will be played at CMU’s Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The contest, which features some of the state’s top senior football players, had previously been held at Michigan State University’s Spartans Stadium for […]

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Prep Skiing Results Jan. 9

Prep Skiing Results Jan. 9

| January 11, 2011 | Comments (1)

Boys Skiing BLOOMFIELD HILLS ANDOVER 32, ROCHESTER ADAMS 41 SLALOM — 1. Thomas (BHA) 45.61; 2. Kavanagh (BHA) 48.67; 3. Stanton (RA) 49.37; 4. Arid (RA) 49.82 GIANT SLALOM — Thomas (BHA) 37.56; 2. Eschels (BHA) 37.84; 3. Ward (RA) 38.09; 4. Aird (BHA) 38.30. LAKE ORION 28, BLOOMFIELD HILLS LAHSER 50 LAKE ORION 36, […]

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Lake Orion doubles up Hartland

Lake Orion doubles up Hartland

| January 7, 2011 | Comments (0)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Lake Orion came out of the holiday break with an eight-goal outburst Thursday, skating past Hartland 8-4 in a none-league boys hockey game at the Detroit Skate Club. Lake Orion scored four in the first, one in the second period and three more in the final frame. The Dragons led 5-4 heading […]

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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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Lake Orion’s Bell named Detroit Lions high school Coach of the Year

Lake Orion’s Bell named Detroit Lions high school Coach of the Year

| January 7, 2011 | Comments (1)

ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions have named Lake Orion football head coach Chris Bell the 2010 High School Coach of the Year. Bell and his Lake Orion Dragons captured the Division 1 state title with a victory over Plymouth in the championship game at Ford Field last Saturday. The Dragons concluded the 2010 season […]

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TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy downs Ferndale to move into first-place tie; Avondale drops Athens

TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy downs Ferndale to move into first-place tie; Avondale drops Athens

| January 5, 2011 | Comments (1)

FERNDALE — The race in the OAA White Division is about to get very interesting. With Troy’s 60-53 victory Tuesday, all of the nine schools in the league now have at least one loss. Troy, Auburn Hills Avondale, Ferndale, Berkley and Rochester Adams all have one loss. Sophomore forward James Young picked up a game-high […]

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FLASHBACK: 2009 All-Area Girls Swimming Team

FLASHBACK: 2009 All-Area Girls Swimming Team

| December 30, 2010 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Inside Oakland County, swimming and diving talent is never at a shortage. Schools in all four corners of the county have pools nowadays and routinely boast swimmers and divers that qualify and place at one of the state meets. Some of that can be overshadowed sometimes by the depth […]

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2010 ALL-AREA GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING: Youth is served in area pools

2010 ALL-AREA GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING: Youth is served in area pools

| December 30, 2010 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Girls swimming and diving in the area is going to have a bright future. With all of the schools in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area competing in 2010 with very few seniors, most the talent will return in 20111. Looking at the state-meet, OAA conference meets and Oakland County Championships, […]

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Maynard leaves Oakland’s basketball team

Maynard leaves Oakland’s basketball team

| December 29, 2010 | Comments (1)

ROCHESTER – Oakland University guard Drew Maynard has decided to leave the men’s basketball team to pursue other opportunities, announced by head coach Greg Kampe on Wednesday. Maynard, a native of Lake Orion, Mich., plans on transferring for the winter semester. “We wish Drew the best as he moves forward,” said Kampe. “We won a […]

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BOYS HOCKEY TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011

BOYS HOCKEY TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011

| December 26, 2010 | Comments (2)

BOYS HOCKEY TEAM CAPSULES 2010-2011 AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE COACH: Karl Daiek, first season. 2009-2010 RECORD: 7-17-3, 1-9-2 sixth in OAA White Division. STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in Division 2 regional finals to Flint Kearsley (3-2, overtime). KEY RETURNEES: Jon Fritts, Derek Piercy, Andy Stein, Blake Blomberg, Steven Carter, Sal Munaco, Kris Stein, Shane Swinburnson. KEY NEWCOMERS: […]

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