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Category: High School

Jiang’s long runs, Darish’s toss key Troy’s rout of West Bloomfield

Jiang’s long runs, Darish’s toss key Troy’s rout of West Bloomfield

| September 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net WEST BLOOMFIELD — The three-headed monster returned. With the running game rolling up 419 yards, Troy routed West Bloomfield 42-13 Friday night in OAA Red Division play to head into a three-game home stand at 3-2. A week after a rough loss against Clarkston, the Colts’ offensive line took […]

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Happy Trails: Oxford harriers making their way to the front pack

Happy Trails: Oxford harriers making their way to the front pack

| September 25, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — In nearly 40 years as a head or assistant cross-country coach, Ray Sutherland has had his fair share of talented athletes. Yet in 2011, he has his best collection of female runners in school history. The Wildcats have lived up to that so far this season. In […]

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PREP CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

PREP CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

| September 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

Boys Cross Country SHAMROCKS INVITATIONAL (at Cass Benton Park) DIVISION I TEAM SCORES — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 52; 2. Oxford, 80; 3. Utica, 89; 4. Farmington, 93; 5. Northville, 115; 6. Novi Detroit Catholic Central ‘B’, 131; 7. Rochester Adams, 174; 8. Northville, ‘B’, 199; 9. Dearborn, 271; 10. Allen Park, 287; 11. […]

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Oakland women fall to No. 18 Dayton

Oakland women fall to No. 18 Dayton

| September 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

DAYTON, Ohio – For the second straight season, Oakland couldn’t measure up to nationally-ranked Dayton. The 18th-ranked Flyers outshot the visiting Golden Grizzlies 24-3 and posted a 2-1 non-league women’s soccer victory at the Baujan Field. “We had a very good start to the game,” said Oakland head coach Nick O’Shea, “I think we played […]

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BOYS SOCCER: No. 3 Colts trip up Northsmen; Athens down No. 7 Stevenson

BOYS SOCCER: No. 3 Colts trip up Northsmen; Athens down No. 7 Stevenson

| September 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

TROY— Seven different players scored goals and Troy made a statement by pounding Grosse Pointe North 7-0 Saturday in non-conference boys soccer play. Troy (11-1-0) scored three goals in the first half and tacked on four more goals in the second half. Allan Wang, Filip Buniewicz and Mitchell Judi scored in the first half, while […]

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CHSL FOOTBALL: Lakes rebounds to down Cabrini

CHSL FOOTBALL: Lakes rebounds to down Cabrini

| September 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

WATERFORD —Sal Mastromatteo and Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes bounced back Saturday. After giving up 34 points the previous weekend to Birmingham Detroit Country Day, the Lakers returned to the winning column with a 21-0 shutout of visiting Allen Park Cabrini. Mastromatteo hit Jake Weir with a 14-yard TD pass  and also connected with […]

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Big plays help Defenders cruise past Genesee County

Big plays help Defenders cruise past Genesee County

| September 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com GOODRICH — Troy Christian Leadership Academy has an element that few teams in the Christian Football League of Michigan can counter: Athletes with game-breaking speed that are able to make the big play. The Defenders displayed some of that during Saturday morning’s league game at Goodrich High School. Showcasing […]

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Athens holds off Rochester to move to 4-1 for first time since 1996

Athens holds off Rochester to move to 4-1 for first time since 1996

| September 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Friday was far from a thing of beauty for Troy Athens. Yet it was another stepping stone for a team that has not reached the postseason since 2004. The Red Hawks moved to 4-1 for the first time since the 1996 season by tripping up host […]

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Notre Dame Prep topples Foley for ninth straight win

Notre Dame Prep topples Foley for ninth straight win

| September 24, 2011 | Comments (1)

PONTIAC — After opening the 2010 season with five straight losses, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is redefining the term turning the tables. The Fighting Irish captured their ninth straight win Friday at home, throttling Madison Heights Bishop Foley, 45-6, in a CHSL crossover football game. Notre Dame Prep, which closed last season with four straight […]

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OAA RED FOOTBALL: Charette reaches milestone as Dragons rout Royal Oak; Clarkston overwhelms Pontiac

OAA RED FOOTBALL: Charette reaches milestone as Dragons rout Royal Oak; Clarkston overwhelms Pontiac

| September 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROYAL OAK — It was a record-setting night for Sean Charette. The senior quarterback from Lake Orion finished 11-for-19 passing for 220 yards and four touchdowns in leading the visiting Dragons to a convincing 49-14 OAA Red Division triumph over Royal Oak. For Lake Orion, it marked a fourth […]

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FML FOOTBALL: Holly rolls over winless Clio; Brandon upsets Fenton

FML FOOTBALL: Holly rolls over winless Clio; Brandon upsets Fenton

| September 24, 2011 | Comments (3)

HOLLY— After dropping its first two games of the season, Holly continued to move towards the top half of the Flint Metro League and a potential playoff berth with its third straight win Friday. This time the Bronchos rolled to a 42-6 triumph over winless Clio. Austin Hopkin had 156 receiving yards on five catches […]

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Oxford barrels over Stoney Creek

Oxford barrels over Stoney Creek

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — As a freshman on varsity, Glacier Wallington didn’t expect to play much this season, especially at quarterback. But with starter Vito Giannola going down with a season-ending knee injury during a Week 3, 32-31 loss to Farmington, Wallington was thrust into action. After dropping a 32-7 game […]

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GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM CAPSULES

GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM CAPSULES

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (2)

Below are the 2011 girls swimming and diving team capsules for the high schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage region. Capsules compiled by NOS staff. Coaches wishing to submit additional information can do so by e-mailing senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com THE 2010 ALL-AREA GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM: http://northoaklandsports.com/2010/12/30/2010-all-area-girls-swimming-diving-youth-is-served-in-area-pools/ Swimming Links: […]

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GIRLS GOLF: Royal Oak edges Avondale by two strokes; Oxford wins pair

GIRLS GOLF: Royal Oak edges Avondale by two strokes; Oxford wins pair

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

OAA BLUE DIVISION LEAGUE MEET NO. 2 (Thursday at Fieldstone G.C., par 36) TEAM SCORES — 1. Royal Oak, 205; 2. Auburn Hills Avondale, 207; 3. Berkley, 214; Pontiac, 240; Southfield, 256. MEDALISTS — 1. Courtney Morton (Auburn Hills Avondale) 44; 2. Emily Hessenthaler (Berkley) 45; 3. Sabrina Good (Royal Oak) 46; Mackenzie Blomberg (Auburn […]

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM CAPSULES

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM CAPSULES

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (1)

Below are the 2011 boys cross country team capsules for the high schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage region. Capsules compiled by NOS staff. Coaches wishing to submit additional information can do so by e-mailing senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com SCHOOL: Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Kim Kutchmann, second season. LEAGUE: Fifth […]

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Troy Athens drubs Ferndale; Avondale sweeps Hazel Park

Troy Athens drubs Ferndale; Avondale sweeps Hazel Park

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

FERNDALE — Troy Athens remained in the upper echelon of the OAA White Division by posting a three-game sweep Thursday of host Ferndale. The Red Hawks dropped the Eagles 25-19, 25-23, 25-16 to move to 3-1 in conference play and into second place. Lisa Lavelanet had 22 assists, six kills and five service points to […]

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Wolves dunk Troy for fifth win

Wolves dunk Troy for fifth win

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Behind first place finishes in 10 of 12 events, Clarkston glided past Troy 107.5-78.5 in an OAA Red Division girls swimming and diving meet Thursday. Sami Stelpflug won two open events and swam on two winning relays for the Wolves (5-1, 3-0). Stelpflug, a sophomore, touched first in both the 200 free (1:56.95 […]

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PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Defenders rally past Howell

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Defenders rally past Howell

| September 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

WHITMORE LAKE — Trailing 14-6 heading into the fourth quarter Saturday, Troy Christian Leadership Academy rallied for 14 fourth-quarter points to record a 20-14 victory over Howell Livingston Home School in Christian Football League of Michigan play at Whitmore Lake High school. MacLane Essian finished with 128 yards on 10 rushes and scored two touchdowns […]

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