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Category: Troy Athens

Four local stars selected for MHSBCA All-Star baseball game

Four local stars selected for MHSBCA All-Star baseball game

| June 24, 2012 | Comments (1)

DETROIT — One last time in a high school uniform. Four local players have been selected to play in the annual Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game. The contest will be plated for June 26 at 7 p.m. at Comerica Park in Detroit. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest’s Chad Cook, Troy Athens’ Tommy Eng, […]

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MHSAA NEWS: Athens’ Robert Dowd named one of 2012 Bush Award recipients

MHSAA NEWS: Athens’ Robert Dowd named one of 2012 Bush Award recipients

| June 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

EAST LANSING — Four athletics administrators who additionally have made significant contributions at the league, state and MHSAA tournament levels — Robin Dilday of Utica, Robert Dowd of Troy, Curt Ellis of Saline and Greg Lattig of Mason —  have been named the recipients of the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Allen W. Bush Award […]

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BOYS GOLF: Regional Scoreboard

BOYS GOLF: Regional Scoreboard

| June 12, 2012 | Comments (1)

Boys Golf   DIVISION 4 REGIONAL (June 8 at Westwynd G.C.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, 327; 2. (tie) Ann Arbor Greenhills, 359; Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, 359; 4. Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett, 360; 5. Clarkston Everest Collegiate-Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Unified, 361; 6. Southfield Christian, 362; 7. Plymouth Christian, […]

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PREP SOFTBALL: Lakeland the one left standing at all-star regional

PREP SOFTBALL: Lakeland the one left standing at all-star regional

| June 11, 2012 | Comments (0)

Romeo stuns No. 2 Clarkston; Athens eliminated   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   HARTLAND — There is one thing that Joe Alsup really enjoys about winning regional championships. “It never gets old,” smiled Alsup, White Lake Lakeland’s veteran softball coach. Sixth-ranked Lakeland downed Romeo, 3-0, Saturday in a Division 1 regional […]

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SOFTBALL: Athens claims first softball district since 1997

SOFTBALL: Athens claims first softball district since 1997

| June 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — Championships had been few and far between concerning Troy Athens’ softball team over the years. In fact, winning a league and district title in the same season was an unknown commodity. That all changed Saturday on Athens’ home diamond. The Red Hawks staked claim […]

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PREP TRACK: Division 1 State Finals Results

PREP TRACK: Division 1 State Finals Results

| June 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track   L.P. DIVISION 1 STATE FINALS (June 2 at East Kentwood H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Lake Orion 50; 2. Grand Blanc 44; 3. Saline 42; 4. Milford 41; 5. Birmingham Groves 32; 6. Bay City Western 26; 7. West Bloomfield 25; 8. (tie) East Kentwood 24; Ypsilanti 24; 10. Battle Creek Lakeview […]

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GIRLS TRACK: Adams, Notre Dame Prep crack top 10 at state finals

GIRLS TRACK: Adams, Notre Dame Prep crack top 10 at state finals

| June 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   EAST KENTWOOD — On a day when Grosse Pointe South put on a track and field clinic, area girls track teams still had their moment in the limelight. South defended its state title with 77.5 points, showcasing some of the nation’s top distance events competitors. Four […]

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BOYS GOLF: District Scoreboard

BOYS GOLF: District Scoreboard

| June 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Golf   DIVISION 4 DISTRICT (June 1 at Heather Highlands C.G.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, 308; 2. Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett, 331; 3. Southfield Christian, 357; 4. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, 357; 5. Clarkston Everest Collegiate-Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Unified, 361; 6. Sterling Heights Parkway Christian, 372; 7. […]

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NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY TRACK HONOR ROLL 2012

NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY TRACK HONOR ROLL 2012

| May 31, 2012

NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY TRACK HONOR ROLL Below is the track and field honor roll for schools in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. High Schools in the area include Auburn Hills Avondale, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, Auburn Hills Christian Academy, Clarkston, Clarkston Everest Collegiate, Clarkston Springfield Christian, Holly, Lake Orion, Lake Orion Baptist, Lake Oroin Shalom Baptist, […]

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GIRLS SOCCER DISTRICTS: Troy ousts rival Troy Athens

GIRLS SOCCER DISTRICTS: Troy ousts rival Troy Athens

| May 30, 2012 | Comments (1)

TROY — Troy High opened the girls soccer season the same way the Colts opened the postseason Tuesday — with a 2-0 shutout of rival Troy Athens. Host Troy scored a goal in each half to advance to Thursday’s 5 p.m. district semifinal against Utica Ford II. Irene Young opened the scoring in the first […]

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PREP TRACK: Oakland County Championships Results

PREP TRACK: Oakland County Championships Results

| May 27, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track 53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS (May 25 at Holly H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Lake Orion, 102; 2. Southfield, 47; 3. Auburn Hills Avondale, 46; 4. Birmingham Groves, 42; 5. (tie) Waterford Mott, 32; Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 32; 7. Walled Lake Western, 29; 8. West Bloomfield, 26; 9. Walled Lake Central, 25; […]

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PREP TRACK: Dragons singe Oakland County field, Novi girls repeat

PREP TRACK: Dragons singe Oakland County field, Novi girls repeat

| May 26, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, please visit www.lmckeephotography.com and www.runmichigan.com   HOLLY TWP. — A week ago, Lake Orion scored an impressive 139 points at its Division 1 track regional.  The effort wasn‘t even enough to keep the Dragons’ unbeaten season intact. Lake Orion had a chance at […]

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2012 ALL-AREA BOYS BOWLING TEAM: Top competitors consistently found their groove

2012 ALL-AREA BOYS BOWLING TEAM: Top competitors consistently found their groove

| May 22, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   There were no boys bowling individual state champions this season and no area team finished in the top 10 at the state meet. Yet there was plenty of individual talent spread around area teams this season that actively put together impressive resumes. Led by four bowlers […]

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GIRLS TENNIS REGIONAL RESULTS: Clarkston, Adams, Holly lead five local qualifiers

GIRLS TENNIS REGIONAL RESULTS: Clarkston, Adams, Holly lead five local qualifiers

| May 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Tennis DIVISION 1 REGIONAL (Friday at Rochester Schools) TEAM SCORES — 1. Clarkston, 30; 2. Rochester Adams, 23; 3. West Bloomfield, 17; 4. Rochester, 15; 5. Rochester Stoney Creek, 8; 6. Lake Orion, 7; 7. Royal Oak, 4; 8. Waterford Mott, 2; 9. Pontiac, 2; 10. Waterford Kettering, 0. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTS SINGLES — 1. […]

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GIRLS TENNIS REGIONAL PREVIEW: Adams enjoying revival on courts, looks for state finals berth

GIRLS TENNIS REGIONAL PREVIEW: Adams enjoying revival on courts, looks for state finals berth

| May 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams was once a state power in girls tennis, winning the Clas sA  state title in 1987 and having several state-finals teams throughout the past three-plus decades. In recent years, the Highlanders have dropped off the map some, despite producing an individual […]

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TRACK REGIONAL PREVIEW: Lake Orion, Brandon, Adams, Troy all hope to contend for titles

TRACK REGIONAL PREVIEW: Lake Orion, Brandon, Adams, Troy all hope to contend for titles

| May 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ORTONVILLE — Lake Orion has become a model of consistency when it comes to boys track and field in recent years. Rarely in the past two decades have the Dragons suffered through a down year. This season has become one of Lake Orion’s best to date. […]

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GIRLS TENNIS: Adams, Royal Oak clinch OAA titles

GIRLS TENNIS: Adams, Royal Oak clinch OAA titles

| May 16, 2012 | Comments (3)

Girls Tennis OAA WHITE DIVISION TOURNAMENT (Saturday at Rochester Schools) TEAM SCORES — 1. Rochester Adams, 51; 2. Troy Athens, 48; 3. North Farmington, 47; 4. Birmingham Groves, 45; 5. Berkley 28; 6. Rochester Stoney Creek, 25; 7. Farmington Harrison, 24; 8. Lake Orion, 20. DUAL MATCH STANDINGS — 1. Rochester Adams (7-0-0) … FINAL […]

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PREP STATE RANKINGS --  May 16

PREP STATE RANKINGS — May 16

| May 16, 2012 | Comments (3)

PREP STATE RANKINGS Boys Golf (By the coaches association) Division 1 — 1. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central; 2. Muskegon Mona Shores; 3. Birmingham Brother Rice; 4. Traverse City West; 5. Battle Creek Lakeview; 6. Novi Detroit Catholic Central; 7. Plymouth; 8. Grand Blanc; 9. Pinckney; 10. North Farmington; 11. Grosse Pointe South; 12. Rochester Adams. […]

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