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Category: High School

All-Flint Metro League Football Team 2011

All-Flint Metro League Football Team 2011

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (2)

2011 ALL-FLINT METRO LEAGUE FOOTBALL LEAGUE MVP — Johnny Williams, Holly  jr. QB. An asterisk * denotes unanimous selection. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE — Johnny Williams, Holly jr. QB*; Houston Shaw, Fenton sr. RB*; Monta Stangler, Lapeer East jr. RB; Shane Mahaffy, Ortonville Brandon sr.  QB; Gary Bulzan, Lapeer East sr. QB; Kevin Baker, Linden sr. […]

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Third-period nightmares: Rochester United falters down stretch in losses to Midland, Lake Orion

Third-period nightmares: Rochester United falters down stretch in losses to Midland, Lake Orion

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAVE BOIKE CORRESPONDENT ROCHESTER — Third period collapses this weekend at the Onyx cost Rochester United a pair of hockey games. Midland skated to a 7-3 non-league win, while Lake Orion iced United, 6-1. In both games, United had monumental defensive collapses. Midland showcased the reasons why they are ranked fourth in Division 2 […]

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All-Area Boys Tennis 2011: Top flight players rule area courts

All-Area Boys Tennis 2011: Top flight players rule area courts

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (5)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com One of the most difficult things for a tennis program in Oakland County to do is to actually win. As strange as it sounds, there are so many quality teams and individuals in this tradition-rich area, that when they are often lumped together in the same pocket of leagues, […]

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Lake Orion Baptist crashes boards, earns win over rival Springfield Christian

Lake Orion Baptist crashes boards, earns win over rival Springfield Christian

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (3)

LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Baptist might not have a towering front line. In fact, it is the contrary with no players standing over 6-foot-3. The Lions have put together quite a rebounding scheme to make up for their lack of size: crash the boards at all costs. Such reckless abandon helped Lake Orion Baptist […]

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Oxford rallies past L’Anse Creuse North in overtime

Oxford rallies past L’Anse Creuse North in overtime

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (1)

TROY — Nick Hocker and Nolan Chapman compiled five points each and Oxford rallied for a 6-5, overtime win Saturday over Macomb L’Anse Creuse North  at the Troy Sports Arena. Hocker scored the game-winner in overtime to lead the Wildcats and finished the night with a goal and four assists. Chapman drew five assists on […]

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Wolves bite down defensively to halt Lathrup

Wolves bite down defensively to halt Lathrup

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (1)

CLARKSTON — Time and time again, it has been said in the arena of sports, offense sells tickets but defense wins championships. Clarkston will take the latter if it has to choose. The Wolves finished second to Southfield Lathrup in the OAA Red Division girls basketball standings last winter, but showcased their defensive prowess to […]

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2011 OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

2011 OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

| December 18, 2011 | Comments (2)

52ND ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAPIONSHIPS (Dec. 16-17 at Oxford M.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 367.5; 2. Oxford, 243; 3. Rochester,178; 4. Holly, 169.5; 5. Clarkston, 162.5; 6. (tie) Lake Orion, 130; Rochester Stoney Creek, 130; 8. Ortonville Brandon, 126; 9. Rochester Adams, 124; 10. Birmingham Brother Rice, 110; 11. Farmington […]

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Atonement satisfied: Catholic Central rebounds for third straight county title

Atonement satisfied: Catholic Central rebounds for third straight county title

| December 18, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR OXFORD TWP. — Last March, Novi Detroit Catholic Central fell from grace by losing the Division 1 state championship on the final weight class to Oakland County rival Oxford. When the Shamrocks returned to face Oxford and the rest of all of its county foes Friday-Saturday on the wrestling mats […]

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FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy lights up Royal Oak; Notre Dame Prep, Holly roll to wins

FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy lights up Royal Oak; Notre Dame Prep, Holly roll to wins

| December 17, 2011 | Comments (1)

TROY — Troy scored at least 20 points in each quarter Friday and that was enough to light up Royal Oak. The Colts built a 67-42 led on the Ravens through three quarters and cruised to a 8-70 OAA crossover triumph. Troy raced out to a 20-13 lead after the first quarter and tacked on […]

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FRIDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Holly cruises past Linden; Troy edges West Bloomfield

FRIDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Holly cruises past Linden; Troy edges West Bloomfield

| December 17, 2011 | Comments (1)

HOLLY — behind four players scoring between eight and 11 points, Holly upended visiting Linden 40-31 Friday in a Flint Metro League girls basketball game. Allyssa Copley scored 11 for the Bronchoes, while Jessica Beeler added 10 points and both Lauren Maher and Delaney Sera scored eight for Holly (5-1, 3-1). The Bronchos led 20-15 […]

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Seniors pave way as Rochester pulls away from Adams

Seniors pave way as Rochester pulls away from Adams

| December 17, 2011 | Comments (3)

[polldaddy poll=5768718]BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — As freshman, Rochester’s Taylor Perry and Paris Pereira took their lumps. The Falcons finished under five-hundred those two years but began to turn the corner last year with a league championship, the school’s first in 11 seasons. Rochester gained another marquee win Friday at home […]

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Simply the best: Oxford’s Prescott Line wins 2011 MetroPCS Mr. Football Award

Simply the best: Oxford’s Prescott Line wins 2011 MetroPCS Mr. Football Award

| December 16, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Four months ago, Prescott Line vowed to bring Oxford’s football program back to prominence. The Oxford senior accomplished that and much more during the 2011 season. Line, a three-sport athlete, was announced as the 2011 recipient of the State Champs / MetroPCS Mr. Football Award, given annually […]

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On the defensive: Catholic Central is heavy favorite to defend title at 52nd Oakland County Wrestling tournament

On the defensive: Catholic Central is heavy favorite to defend title at 52nd Oakland County Wrestling tournament

| December 16, 2011 | Comments (2)

Oxford, Rochester, Holly, Clarkston all eying top-five finish BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Back where it belongs. After one season being contested in a professional stadium, the 52nd annual Oakland County Wrestling tournament will migrate back to a more intimate setting. The level of competition will remain the same, featuring some of […]

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St. Clair Shores ices Rochester United, 6-2

St. Clair Shores ices Rochester United, 6-2

| December 16, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAVID BOIKE CORRESPONDENT ROCHESTER — St. Clair Shores Unified rode a strong, four-goal opening period to defeat Rochester United in front of their home fans, 6-2, in a non-league boys hockey game at The Onyx. The Lakers’ special teams were the difference in the game. Three power-play goals, a short-handed goal, and solid penalty kill […]

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THURSDAY'S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP:  Clarkston grounds Hawks; Lake Orion cruises past Berkley

THURSDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston grounds Hawks; Lake Orion cruises past Berkley

| December 16, 2011 | Comments (2)

FARMINGTON HILLS — Three games, three double-digit wins for Clarkston. The Wolves, Class A regional finalists the past two season, opened up its OAA Red Division title defense with a resounding 86-46 victory over Farmington Harrison. The Wolves outscored the Hawks in all four quarters, and scored over 20 points in the first three frames […]

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THURSDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP:  Lakes downs Lenawee by 30; Avondale hands North Farmington first loss

THURSDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Lakes downs Lenawee by 30; Avondale hands North Farmington first loss

| December 16, 2011 | Comments (1)

WATERFORD — A battle of perennial top-10 teams quickly turned into a rout Thursday, as two-time defending Class D state champion Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes rolled over Adrian Lenawee Christian, 7-1, 4-1, in a non-conference girls basketball game. The Lakers (2-0) led 25-6 after the first quarter and essentially put the game away […]

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PREP ROUNDUP: Oxford skates past Fraser; Rochester Hills mauls Lions

PREP ROUNDUP: Oxford skates past Fraser; Rochester Hills mauls Lions

| December 15, 2011 | Comments (1)

FRASER — Connor Novack lead the charge and Adam Pardonoff was the backstop in Oxford’s 7-5non-league boys hockey win Wednesday over host Fraser at the Fraser Ice Arena. Novack led the scoring with one goal and three assists for Oxford. Pardonoff stopped 30 of 35 shots on net for the win. GIRLS BASKETBALL ROCHESTER HILLS […]

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NDP wrestlers gain five medals at Lincoln tourney

NDP wrestlers gain five medals at Lincoln tourney

| December 15, 2011 | Comments (1)

WARREN — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep’s wrestling team had a productive day Saturday by earning five medals at the Warren Lincoln tournament. Senior Captain James Yanik (171) finished third with two pins to lead the Fighting Irish. David Carroll (140) was fourth and pulled an upset pinning the fourth-seeded wrestler in the quarterfinals. Second-seeded freshman […]

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