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Category: Prep Wraps

Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener

Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — In its season opener last season, Troy defeated Troy Athens on the soccer pitch in a game that featured two legitimate state title contenders. In that game, the Colts scored three goals with in a 15-minute span. Athens, however, did not lose another league […]

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University head women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis announced on Thursday that Malika Glover, Jenna Bachrouche and Lauren Robak have each decided to leave the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team. “Malika, Jenna and Lauren have each made the decision to pursue other opportunities,” Francis said. “They are all good people and we […]

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BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney

BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — A year ago, Rochester featured one of the state’s top baseball prospects. The Falcons still finished a trio of games under the five-hundred mark. Gone from that team is several players, most notable Nick Bradley, who played in the MHSBCA East-West All-Star Game […]

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MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP:  Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood

MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (1)

PONTIAIC NOTRE DAME PREP 6, LIVONIA LADYWOOD 2 SINGLES — 1. Lisa Savagian (NDP) d. Erica Ley 2-6, 6-2, 6-3; 2. Annie Boniface (NDP) d. Nicole Salter 6-2, 6-2;3. Erin Moncrief (NDP) d. Christina Ilitch 5-7,6-2, 7-6(4); 4. Mary Beth Ruona (LL) d. Kelsie Ihm 6-2, 6-2. DOUBLES — 1. Kenzie Kettner-Jenny Thodes (LL) d. […]

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Notre Dame Prep opens soccer season with trio of shutouts

Notre Dame Prep opens soccer season with trio of shutouts

| April 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

PONTIAC — Behind a trio of shutouts, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep got off to a fine start to the girls soccer season in the past week. The Fighting Irish blanked Clawson (7-0), Dearborn (3-0) and state power Madison Heights Bishop Foley (4-0). Sophomore Taylor Timko is leading the way with eight goals five assists, as […]

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AOTW: Lake Orion’s Yang puts together grand finish

AOTW: Lake Orion’s Yang puts together grand finish

| March 30, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAKE ORION — Kevin Yang said he didn’t have the greatest season as a whole, but his final high school bowling campaign was highlighted with a grand finish. Yang, a senior from Lake Orion High school, ended his season as both an all-region and all-state performer — […]

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WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE ROUNDUP:  Rosenau sets record for Rochester; Adams edges Athens

WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Rosenau sets record for Rochester; Adams edges Athens

| March 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Aly Rosenau set a team record in goal and Jessica Leininger notched four goals as Rochester downed visiting Waterford United 12-8 in a girls lacrosse non-league game Wednesday. Rosenau recorded 19 saves to set a single-game record for the Falcons.She is also the career leader in saves for the program. Leininger’s first […]

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TRACK RESULTS: Troy sweeps North Farmington

TRACK RESULTS: Troy sweeps North Farmington

| March 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Track   TROY 80, NORTH FARMINGTON 48   SHOT PUT: Tupper Bigelow (T) 29-4; DISCUS: Alexsys Pullen (T) 100-0; HIGH JUMP: Sarah Chmielewski (T) 4-10; LONG JUMP: Andrea Freeman (NF) 15-11; 3,200 RELAY: Troy (Kira Burnett, Katie Shaheen, Lauren Miller, Maral Toukhanian) 10:37.0; 100 HURDLES: Kate Seals (NF) 16.5; 100: Gabbi Ellis (T) 13.4; […]

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TUESDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Dragons burns Stoney Creek; Clarkston doubles up Eaglets

TUESDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Dragons burns Stoney Creek; Clarkston doubles up Eaglets

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (1)

LAKE ORION — Nick Booker had two goals and two assists Tuesday to pace Lake Orion to an 8-5 win over Rochester Stoney Creek in an OAA White Division boys lacrosse win. Brad Bogus had two goals and Zach Miller chipped in a goal and three assists for Lake Orion (2-1-0). CLARKSTON 10, ORCHARD LAKE […]

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BOYS HOCKEY:  All-Conference teams

BOYS HOCKEY: All-Conference teams

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (3)

Boys Hockey   ALL-OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION RED DIVISION  LEAGUE STANDINGS — 1. Lake Orion (8-0-2); 2.Clarkston (7-1-2); 3.Famrington United (6-3-1); 4. Farmington (4-6-0); 5. Rochester United (4-6-0); 6. Oxford (3-6-1); 7. Birmingham United (2-6-2); 8.Rochester Stoney Creek (2-8-0). League MVP — Adam Larkin, Clarkston jr. Goalie of the Year — Drew Galasso, Lake Orion sr. […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

GIRLS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Basketball   ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE RED DIVISION LEAGUE MVP — Emily Hinkenkamp, Clinton Township Faith Christian 6-2 sr. F. FIRST TEAM Clinton Township Faith Christian: Emily Hinkenkamp, 6-2 sr. F.; Hannah Bossner, 5-8 soph. G; Lake Orion Baptist: Breanne Watterworth, 6-3 soph. C; Jill Streetman, 5-11 sr. F; Rochester Hills Christian: Allise Dubay, […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

BOYS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Basketball   ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE RED DIVISION LEAGUE MVP — James Noruk, Lake Orion 5-9 sr. SG. FIRST TEAM Clinton Township Faith Christian: Austin Ray, 6-0 jr. G; Lake Orion Baptist: James Noruk, 5-9 sr. G; Mark Dewar, 6-3 soph. F; Rochester Hills Christian: Marquez Hatcher, 5-9 soph. G; Nathan Simon, 6-0 sr. […]

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TUESDAY’S GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP:  Oxford routs West Bloomfield; Troy blanks Lake Orion

TUESDAY’S GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Oxford routs West Bloomfield; Troy blanks Lake Orion

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

OXFORD — Oxford ushered in the new girls soccer season Tuesday with an explosive win over defending OAA white Division champion West Bloomfield, 8-0. Oxford scored three times in the first half and five more times in the second half to prevail. Chelsea Johnson scored twice to lead the Wildcats (1-0-0, 1-0-0). Paige Brinker added […]

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TUESDAY'S TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Clarkston sweeps Stoney Creek; Athens splits with Lahser

TUESDAY’S TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Clarkston sweeps Stoney Creek; Athens splits with Lahser

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track CLARKSTON 97, ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK 30 SHOT PUT: Mike Eldridge (SC) 44-8; HIGH JUMP: Mike Schwartz (C) 5-10; LONG JUMP:Chris  Turner (C) 18-5; DISCUS: Matt Wright (C) 121-5; 3,200 RELAY: Clarkston 8:27.0; 110 HURDLES: Karl Nielson (SC) 18.4; 100: Devon Williams (C) 11.9; 800 RELAY: Clarkston 1:37.25; 1,600: Sam Tanielian (C) 4:36; 400 […]

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MONDAY'S TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep swats Stoney Creek

MONDAY’S TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep swats Stoney Creek

| March 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Tennis PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 7, ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK 1 SINGLES — 1. Lisa Savagian (PNDP) d. Alex Felix 6-1, 6-0; 2. Annie Boniface (PNDP) d. Rachel Cannon 4-6, 7-6 (9), 10-8; 3. Kayla Stencel (PNDP) d. Marianda Cattello 6-3, 6-3; 4. Erin Moncrief (PNDP) d.Lauren Kuzdok 7-5(2), 6-4. DOUBLES — 1. Savannah Litton-Danielle […]

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MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP:  Athens rolls over Holly; Oxford whitewashes Walled Lake

MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Athens rolls over Holly; Oxford whitewashes Walled Lake

| March 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

HOLLY — Troy Athens opened up the girls soccer season with a new coach and a roster of mostly new players. The Red Hawks still finished up with the same winning tradition. Athens rolled past host Holly, 8-1, at the Carl Richter Campus in a non-conference game. Kendall Wachowski scored four times to lead Athens […]

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland falls in CIT national semifinals at Utah State, 105-81

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland falls in CIT national semifinals at Utah State, 105-81

| March 25, 2012 | Comments (2)

LOGAN, Utah – Oakland and Utah State engaged in an old fashioned western shootout Sunday night and the state of Utah prevailed as the best gun-slinger in the west. The Aggies lit up Oakland for a 105-81 victory in the national semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Utah State […]

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DAILY POLL: Who will win the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship?

DAILY POLL: Who will win the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship?

| March 25, 2012 | Comments (7)

The 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament is down to the Final Four. Who do you feel has the best shot at claiming the coveted national championship? [polldaddy poll=6076322]

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