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Category: High School

Troy cages Harris, North Farmington for another OAA-Red win

Troy cages Harris, North Farmington for another OAA-Red win

| January 9, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net TROY — When North Farmington senior Jasmine Harris graduates this year and never has to play Troy again, she probably won’t mind a bit. Already signed with the University of Massachusetts, Harris was smothered for the third straight time against coach Dennis Koch’s Troy girls basketball team. Holding North […]

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Inter-City Baptist rallies past Lutheran Northwest

Inter-City Baptist rallies past Lutheran Northwest

| January 9, 2012 | Comments (1)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Allen Park Inter-city Baptist used an 18-9 run in the third quarter to gain control and eventually posted a 54-48 MIAC Blue Division boys basketball victory over Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest. Mike Siema scored a game-high 26 points, canning five 3-pointers and going 3-for-3 from the foul line, to pace the Chargers. […]

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Under pressure: Adams’ defense smothers Rochester

Under pressure: Adams’ defense smothers Rochester

| January 9, 2012

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams has proven that it is capable of making long runs so far this season. The Highlanders were back at it again Friday night against rival Rochester — using its old trademark of its stellar teams of the 1990s. The press. Adams used a 10-2 […]

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Lakes edges Cabrini; Lutheran Northwest downs Inter-City Baptist

Lakes edges Cabrini; Lutheran Northwest downs Inter-City Baptist

| January 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

WATERFORD — After building a 34-30 lead through three quarters of play, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes withstood Allen Park Cabrini’s 8-5 run which came up one point shy of stunning the defending Class D state champion Lakers. Lakes held on for a 39-38 CHSL victory. Danielle Lollo scored 18 of her team’s 38 […]

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DAILY POLL: What was the most memorable local sports event of 2011?

DAILY POLL: What was the most memorable local sports event of 2011?

| January 8, 2012 | Comments (3)

[polldaddy poll=5824091] There are thousands of memorable sports stories each year in and around your community. We have selected some that made headlines in 2011. YEAR IN REVIEW:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/01/02/it-will-be-hard-to-top-the-magical-moments-of-2011/ ALL-AREA DIRECTORY: http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/01/04/all-area-teams-directory/

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Clarkston dials long distance to drain North Farmington

Clarkston dials long distance to drain North Farmington

| January 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

FARMINGTON HILLS — Seven opponents, seven double-digit wins. And for the sixth time this season, Clarkston routed the opposition on the basketball court. The latest victim came Friday night against North Farmington, where the Wolves pounded the Raiders in their OAA Red Division opener, 66-32. This encounter wasn’t even close as Clarkston held North Farmington […]

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Holly holds off pesky Hornets

Holly holds off pesky Hornets

| January 7, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com HOLLY — Friday was far from a thing of beauty for Holly. As the old adage goes, an ugly win is always better than a pretty loss for a team in a league title chase. The Bronchos overcame an early 11-7 deficit to visiting Flint Kearsley and eventually held […]

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Holly uses early lead to burn Hornets

Holly uses early lead to burn Hornets

| January 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com HOLLY — Christmas break as more like boot camp for Holly’s boys basketball team. The Bronchos went through multiple tough practices to gear them up for the bulk of the Flint Metro League schedule. The end result is geared towards the school’s fourth Flint Metro League title in 11 […]

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THURSDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston edges Avondale by a point; Oxford rallies past Harrison

THURSDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston edges Avondale by a point; Oxford rallies past Harrison

| January 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

AUBURN HILLS — Clarkston and Auburn Hills Avondale were near-identical twins Thursday night, except for one mere point in the fourth quarter. Visiting Clarkston outscored Avondale 12-11 in the fourth quarter and that led to a 41-40 OAA Red Division girls basketball triumph Both teams scored 10 points in the first quarter and traded off […]

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THURSDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP:  Everest climbs all over St. Thomas More; Lakes edges Hamtramck

THURSDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Everest climbs all over St. Thomas More; Lakes edges Hamtramck

| January 6, 2012 | Comments (1)

CLARKSTON — After leading only 22-19 at the half, Clarkston Everest Collegiate opened up a tight game with a 17-7 surge in the third quarter and eventually cruised to a 54-31 non-conference boys basketball win over Burton St. Thomas More. Blake Beauchamp scored 18 for Everest. Donald Allen added 14 and Richie Cross scored seven […]

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BOYS SWIMMING ROUNDUP: Stoney Creek edges Rochester; Avondale dunks Ferndale

BOYS SWIMMING ROUNDUP: Stoney Creek edges Rochester; Avondale dunks Ferndale

| January 6, 2012 | Comments (2)

Boys Swimming ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK 94, ROCHESTER 92 200 MEDLEY RELAY: Stoney Creek (Yu, Walsh, Olthof, Heinrich) 1:46.91; 200 FREESTYLE: Austin Kilpatrick (R) 1:56.80; 200 IM: Brien Moffitt (R) 2:05.95; 50 FREESTYLE: Jacob Carl (R) 22.64; DIVING: Ray Renaud (R) 2:17.55; 100 BUTTERLY: Brien Moffitt (R) 57.79; 100 FREESTYLE: Eric Heinrich (SC) 52.26; 500 FREESTYLE: […]

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Prep Skiing--Pine Knob Jamboree No. 1 Results

Prep Skiing–Pine Knob Jamboree No. 1 Results

| January 6, 2012 | Comments (2)

Girls Skiing PINE KNOB JAMBOREE NO. 1 (Wednesday-Thursday at Pine Knob) TEAM SCORES — 1. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, 22; 2. Clarkston 53.5; 3. Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 64; 4. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 71; 5. Rochester Adams, 78; 6. Bloomfield Hills Andover, 99; 7. Lake Orion, 110; 8. Rochester, 132; 9. Waterford United,  164; `0. […]

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Leathernecks slap Oakland with sixth straight loss

Leathernecks slap Oakland with sixth straight loss

| January 5, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Western Michigan solved a long-standing riddle Thursday night: How to beat Oakland University. The Leathernecks defeated Oakland for only the fifth time in school history and for only the third time on the road with a resounding 71-61 victory inside the Athletics Center O’rena. The 61 […]

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SKIING TEAM CAUPSULES 2011-12

SKIING TEAM CAUPSULES 2011-12

| January 5, 2012 | Comments (2)

SKIING TEAM CAUPSULES 2011-12 Below are the 2011-12 boys and girls skiing team capsules for schools in the www.northoakalndsports.com coverage area. To submit information, e-mail results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BOYS SKIING   Clarkston HEAD COACH: Mike Foyteck LAST SEASON’S DUAL RECORD: 9-0 Pine Knob Division. DIVISIONAL: First at Pine Knob Divisional (51 points). REGIONAL: First […]

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TEAM TRYOUTS--JANUARY

TEAM TRYOUTS–JANUARY

| January 5, 2012 | Comments (1)

TEAM TRYOUTS TEAM Basketball, an Oakland County-based travel/AAU basketball organization, will be holding tryouts for its 7th and 8th grade boys teams on Sunday, Jan. 9, and Jan. 16. Tryouts for the 7th grade teams will be (5-7 p.m.) and 8th grade (7-9 p.m.) at Van Hoosen Middle School in Rochester Hills.TEAM Basketball is for […]

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Southfield stymies cold-shooting Colts

Southfield stymies cold-shooting Colts

| January 4, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net SOUTHFIELD — After a second straight loss, frustrated Troy boys basketball coach Gary Fralick was at a loss for words. Star junior James Young shot 0-for-11 from the floor Tuesday and Troy (2-3) shot 31 percent overall in a 49-43 OAA crossover road loss to Southfield. “I thought it […]

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2011 ALL-OAA BOYS SOCCER TEAMS

2011 ALL-OAA BOYS SOCCER TEAMS

| January 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

2011 ALL-OAA BOYS SOCCER TEAMS ALL-OAA RED DIVISION DIVISION STANDINGS — 1. Troy; 2. Troy Athens; 3. Rochester Adams; 4. Clarkston; 5. Rochester Stoney Creek; 6. Bloomfield Hills Lahser; 7. Rochester; 8. Lake Orion. Bloomfield Hills Lahser — Keegan Kelly, Connaugh McLaughlin, Michael Rietmyer; Clarkston — Spencer Pawlik, Connor Bright, Nick Dahl, Jordan Kleft; Lake […]

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2011 ALL-OAA VOLLEYBALL

2011 ALL-OAA VOLLEYBALL

| January 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

2011 ALL-OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS ALL-OAA RED DIVISION LEAGUE STANDINGS — 1. Clarkston (8-0); 2. Lake Orion (7-1); 3. Birmingham Seaholm (6-2); 4. Farmington (4-4); North Farmington (4-4); Oxford (4-4); 7. Rochester (1-7); Rochester Adams (1-7); Bloomfield Hills Lahser (1-7). Birmingham Seaholm — Sara Olivova, Paige Neuenfeldt, Annie Sevec; Bloomfield Hills Lahser — […]

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