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Category: Rochester Adams

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams pulls away from Troy; Oak Park dusts Avondale

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams pulls away from Troy; Oak Park dusts Avondale

| January 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

Twitter @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — This game had trap game written all over it. Coming off an emotionally-filled victory over Rochester, Rochester Adams used a 23-7 run in the third quarter to pull away from Troy and post a 70-53 OAA crossover victory, keeping its perfect season alive despite lackluster first-half performance. “This was a […]

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COMPETITIVE CHEER: Rochester wins OAA-Red Jamboree No. 2

COMPETITIVE CHEER: Rochester wins OAA-Red Jamboree No. 2

| January 15, 2013 | Comments (0)

OAA RED DIVISION JAMBOREE NO. 2 (At Rochester Adams) TOTAL TEAM SCORES — 1. Rochester, 767.3600; 2. Lake Orion, 761.8400; 3.  Rochester Adams, 761.0400; 4. Rochester Stoney Creek, 746.2000; 5. Troy Athens, 734.2400; 6. Oxford, 717.7800; 7. Troy, 713.1400. ROUND I — 1. Rochester Stoney Creek, 229.9; 2. Rochester, 228.4; 3. Rochester Adams, 227.7; 4. […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Adams holds off Rochester

BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Adams holds off Rochester

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — There’s a special chemistry that can help take a quality team and move it into a higher level. Rochester Adams is proving that on the basketball court this season. The unbeaten Highlanders showcased another sterling defensive effort Friday night, shutting down one of […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Second-half surge lifts Adams past Rochester

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Second-half surge lifts Adams past Rochester

| January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Since the Crosstown Showdown moved to the Athletics Center O’rena on the campus of Oakland University six years ago, neither Rochester or Rochester Adams had been able to go on a win streak. Adams finally broke the hex Friday night. For the first time, […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams steamrolls Lake Orion

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams steamrolls Lake Orion

| January 10, 2013 | Comments (1)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams came out of the Christmas break with an impressive win, topping Lake Orion 60-46 in an OAA crossover boys basketball victory. Adams led 14-7 after the first quarter and withstood a 17-13 second quarter by the Dragons to lead 27-24 at the half. In the third quarter, Adams blew the […]

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WRESTLING: No. 9 Clarkston hounds Lake Orion, Harrison

WRESTLING: No. 9 Clarkston hounds Lake Orion, Harrison

| January 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

FARMINGTON HILLS — Clarkston climbed into the top 10 Division 1 state rankings this week. The Wolves showed why. After finishing fourth at the recent Oakland County Championships, Clarkston opened up OAA Red Division play with a pair of wins, topping host Farmington Harrison (40-19) and Lake Orion (44-15). Rochester Adams also posted a pair […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL:  Adams remains unbeaten with rout of Utica

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams remains unbeaten with rout of Utica

| January 4, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — New year, still perfect. Rochester Adams ushered in 2013 with its fifth victory of the campaign, toasting Utica 68-47 in a non-conference boys basketball contest. Jack Twitty scored a game-high 17 points to lead Adams (5-0). Akhemji Williams added 15 points and nine assists, Zach Littleson chipped in 14 points, Ben Limb […]

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WRESTLING: Catholic Central wins fourth straight Oakland County title

WRESTLING: Catholic Central wins fourth straight Oakland County title

| December 22, 2012 | Comments (0)

Oxford, Rochester, Clarkston, Lake Orion round out top five   EDITOR’S NOTE: For a photo gallery on this event, please visit L McKee Photography at www.lmckeephotography.com   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION — Since moving from Redford to Novi five years ago, Detroit Catholic Central has held a stranglehold […]

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53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT RESULTS

53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT RESULTS

| December 22, 2012 | Comments (1)

53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (Dec. 21-22 at Lake Orion H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 347; 2. Oxford, 278; 3. Rochester, 264.5; 4. Clarkston, 239.5; 5. Lake Orion, 207.5; 6. Holly, 187.5; 7. Ortonville Brandon, 176; 8. Rochester Stoney Creek, 152; 9. Waterford Kettering, 146; 10. Rochester Adams, 135.5; 11. […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams hoping to mold into title contender

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams hoping to mold into title contender

| December 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — It was two years ago when Rochester Adams made an unexpected run to the Sweet 16. The Highlanders’ long postseason trip ended in the regional finals of the 2011 Class A boys basketball state tournament. That destination was further than any other Adams […]

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BOYS HOCKEY: Rochester United looks to heat up on ice

BOYS HOCKEY: Rochester United looks to heat up on ice

| December 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — No one can call Rochester United an infant boys hockey program anymore. The combined hockey team for Rochester and Rochester Adams is now in its 11th season and well rooted in the area prep scene. United, which doesn’t have a traditional nickname, is […]

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BOYS SWIMMING: Adams uses depth to dunk Oxford

BOYS SWIMMING: Adams uses depth to dunk Oxford

| December 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

OXFORD — Oxford won seven events, but Rochester Adams proved to have too much depth Thursday in a 111-75 OAA boys swimming and diving victory over the host Wildcats. Ben Walling won the 500 free (5:05.71), Kyle Larson the 100 backstroke (59.00) and Austin Xu the 100 breaststroke (1:09.80) to lead Adams. The Highlanders (2-1) […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams shuts down Clarkston in battle of unbeatens

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams shuts down Clarkston in battle of unbeatens

| December 19, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   CLARKSTON — When shots are not falling with regularity, good teams will look to defense end to offset its offensive woes. Rochester Adams truly went to the defensive end Tuesday night. The visiting Highlanders forced 17 turnovers and held Clarkston to 26.5 percent shooting (14-for-53) in […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Oxford holds off Adams; Lathrup downs Stoney Creek in battle of unbeatens

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Oxford holds off Adams; Lathrup downs Stoney Creek in battle of unbeatens

| December 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oxford and Rochester Adams came into Friday’s OAA white Division contest as the top two teams in the OAA White Division girls basketball standings. Oxford left the court as the sole unbeaten team in conference play. Jessica Murphy had 14 points and five rebounds, as Oxford rolled to a 45-35 win over […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams cruises past Oxford; Lake Orion, Everest Collegiate win

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams cruises past Oxford; Lake Orion, Everest Collegiate win

| December 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Akhemji Williams as nearly unstoppable Friday night, as Rochester Adams cruised to a 71-44 OAA crossover boys basketball win over Oxford. Williams, a junior guard, finished with a game-phigh 29 points, including four 3-pointers and 7-for-7 free throw shooting for the Highlanders (3-0). Senior forward Zack Littleson added 19 points with a […]

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PREP STATE RANKINGS — Dec. 14

PREP STATE RANKINGS — Dec. 14

| December 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

PREP STATE RANKINGS  Digital sports publication www.northoaklandsports.com will publish state rankings each week. Forward copies by e-mail to senior editor dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to results@northoaklandsports.com.  Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans   Boys Hockey (By the coaches association) Division 1 — 1. Birmingham Brother Rice; 2. Novi Detroit Catholic Central; 3. Brighton; 4. Detroit U-D Jesuit; 5. Orchard […]

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TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Adams rolls over Andover; Notre Dame Prep, Stoney Creek cruise

TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Adams rolls over Andover; Notre Dame Prep, Stoney Creek cruise

| December 11, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the defending OAA white Division champions, Rochester Adams has proven that they will not relinquish its title without a fight. The Highlanders won their third straight league game Tuesday with a 52-38 victory over visiting Bloomfield Hills Andover. Raiven Owusu scored 13 points to pace the Highlanders (3-1, 3-0). Amber Jamison […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams opens up season with one-point win over Eisenhower

BOYS BASKETBALL: Adams opens up season with one-point win over Eisenhower

| December 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams opened up the boys basketball season Friday with a narrow, 47-46 non-conference victory over Utica Eisenhower. The Highlanders were paced by Akhemji Wiliams, who swished four 3-pointers and finished with 23 points. CJ Borglin added nine rebounds for Adams (1-0). Dan Schmielelewski scored 18 for Eisenhower. Adams led 13-10 after […]

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