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Do you have video, photos you wish to submit?

Do you have video, photos you wish to submit?

| March 2, 2011 | Comments (2)

Do you have video you wish to submit? Do you have video of a local high school varsity, college, youth/club or recreational league? Feel free to send us the youtube link and embed code for publication consideration. For details, e-mail Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandspor ­ts.com. Comeback daily to www.northoaklandsports.com, home of over 4 […]

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Bethany Christian edges Faith Christian to reach MACS Final Four for eighth straight season

Bethany Christian edges Faith Christian to reach MACS Final Four for eighth straight season

| March 1, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY — Troy Bethany Christian has found a new method to winning in the Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division I girls basketball tournament: The Bruins are relying on stingy defense. Although a staple in recent years, Bethany Christian has had to dig deep without the ball to stymie […]

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THURSDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Stoney Creek springs upset on Troy; Everest thumps St. Thomas More

THURSDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Stoney Creek springs upset on Troy; Everest thumps St. Thomas More

| February 25, 2011 | Comments (2)

TROY — Rochester Stoney Creek pulled the upset of OAA White Division leader Thursday, turning back Troy 72-63. Alex Jones led the Cougars (5-12, 5-9) with 22 points. Taylor Rawlings followed with 21 points for Stoney Creek. John Stibich scored 23 points for Troy, while James Young added 21 points and 10 rebounds for the […]

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MHSAA 2011 Girls Basketball District Draws

MHSAA 2011 Girls Basketball District Draws

| February 24, 2011 | Comments (1)

Below are the pairings for the 2011 MHSAA girls basketball district draws involving teams from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Call host school for further details. CLASS A DISTRICT NO. 8 HOSTED BY ORTONVILE BRANDON Monday, Feb. 28 Game 1 — Grand Blanc vs. Swartz Creek, 6 p.m.; Game 2 — Ortonville-Brandon vs. Fenton, 7:30 p.m. […]

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Goals in the rafters: Top-ranked Eagles clinch league, set goals on MACS championship

Goals in the rafters: Top-ranked Eagles clinch league, set goals on MACS championship

| February 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Paula Bronsing knew that something special was brewing at Rochester Hills Christian during the 2007-08 school year. The junior high girls basketball coach at the time, she saw a talented group of female athletes coming up through the program. That year, her junior high team gave […]

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Lakecrest Baptist is using small numbers to roll opponents

Lakecrest Baptist is using small numbers to roll opponents

| February 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Waterford Lakecrest Baptist is trying to write its own, Michigan version of Hoosiers. The Defenders, the top-ranked boys basketball team in the Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division II ranks, have overcome the odds this season despite a very small enrollment. The season continued for Lakecrest Baptist […]

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Third time the charm for Springfield Christian as Eagles soar past Lake Orion Baptist

Third time the charm for Springfield Christian as Eagles soar past Lake Orion Baptist

| February 23, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — As the old adage goes, beating a team three times in one season is never an easy task. Clarkston Springfield Christian made sure of that Tuesday evening in the first round of the Michigan Association of Christian School Division I girls basketball sectionals. The Eagles, despite only […]

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TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester upends Stoney Creek on Apostal’s buzzer-beater; Clarkston thumps Lathrup

TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester upends Stoney Creek on Apostal’s buzzer-beater; Clarkston thumps Lathrup

| February 23, 2011 | Comments (1)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Kurt Apostal scored on a lay-up with only a second left Tuesday, in leading Rochester to a 54-52 OAA crossover boys basketball triumph over arch-rival Rochester Stoney Creek. Stoney Creek led 28-21 at the half only to see Rochester close with a 33-24 second half. The Falcons used a 19-10 surge in […]

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TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Falcons explode for rout of Athens; Stoney Creek holds off Lake Orion

TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Falcons explode for rout of Athens; Stoney Creek holds off Lake Orion

| February 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Wins have been hard to come by during Rochester’s major rebuilding campaign in girls basketball. The Falcons did capture perhaps their biggest win of the season Tuesday. Rochester defeated Troy Athens in surprising fashion, rolling up a 57-35 OAA Red Divisoin triumpoh, just the Falcons; third win of the season. Zhana Randolph […]

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FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP:  Bryce’s bomb lifts Adams over Harrison; Country Day trips Avondale in battle of top-10 teams

FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Bryce’s bomb lifts Adams over Harrison; Country Day trips Avondale in battle of top-10 teams

| February 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams’ Emily Bryce hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Rochester Adams to a 42-41 victory over Farmington Hills Harrison in OAA White Division girls basketball play. The win avenged an earlier defeat to the Hawks. Bryce finished with nine points, Taylor Houghtlin added eight points and Jenny Rosonke scored […]

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THURSDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Eagles maintain FBAC-Red lead

THURSDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Eagles maintain FBAC-Red lead

| February 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Although Rochester Hills Christian has a make-up game on the docket with Troy Bethany Christian, the Eagles will at the very least own the FBAC Red Division championship. The Eagles made sure of that with a 51-15 rout Thursday of Lake Orion Baptist. Megan Steiner had 12 points and seven rebounds to […]

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WEDNESDAY’S ROUNDUP: Rochester holds onto OAA-Blue lead with 55-46 win over Oxford

WEDNESDAY’S ROUNDUP: Rochester holds onto OAA-Blue lead with 55-46 win over Oxford

| February 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — It’s been 11 years since Rochester High claimed any type of championship in boys basketball. The Falcons won the OAA Division II that winter. Rochester is well on its way of ending that 11-season streak. The Falcons took another step in the direction of a league championship Wednesday, tripping up visiting Oxford […]

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Michigan Small High School Report 2010-11

Michigan Small High School Report 2010-11

| February 21, 2011 | Comments (0)

MICHIGAN SMALL HIGH SCHOOLS 2010-2011 Updates, additions, changes and other information can be submitted to senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ASSOCIATION                                                               NICKNAME                         ENROLLMENT 9-12 MICHIGAN ASSOCIAGTION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Adrian Berean Baptist                                                     Bobcats                                           62 Athens Factoryville Christian                                     Falcons                                           11 Bridgeport Baptist                                                            Broncos                                          47 Carson City Fellowship Baptist                                    Falcons                                           — Clarkston Springfield Christian                                    Eagles                                             […]

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Michigan Association of Christian Schools Basketball State Tournament Pairings

Michigan Association of Christian Schools Basketball State Tournament Pairings

| February 21, 2011 | Comments (3)

31ST MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BOYS-GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION I SECTIONAL A Tuesday, Feb. 22 Game 1— Saginaw Shields Community Baptist vs. Bridgeport Baptist, TBA. Friday, Feb. 25 Game 2 — Saginaw Community/Bridgeport winner vs. Midland Calvary Baptist, TBA. (Champion advances to the MACS Division I state semifinals against the Sectional […]

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TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy keeps OAA-White command; Avondale edges Athens in OT

TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy keeps OAA-White command; Avondale edges Athens in OT

| February 16, 2011 | Comments (1)

TROY — Troy maintained sole possession of first place in the OAA White Division boys basketball race Tuesday, topping Ferndale 72-65. James Young scored a game-high 28 with 10 rebounds to lead Troy (13-3, 10-2), which has four league games left on the schedule. John Stibich canned five 3-pointers on the night and added 15 […]

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FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Everest stuns Waterford Our Lady in OT

FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Everest stuns Waterford Our Lady in OT

| February 16, 2011 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Behind a 13-7 overtime effort, Clarkston Everest Collegiate turned back Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Friday in a CHSL Tri-Intersectional contest, 62-56. The Moutaineers led 25-13 at the half and 37-25 through three quarters before the Lakers ended regulation with a 24-12 spurt to force overtime. Blake Beauchamp led a balanced effort […]

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FRIDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rochester Hills Christian clinches first league title since 2000

FRIDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rochester Hills Christian clinches first league title since 2000

| February 16, 2011 | Comments (1)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Rochester Hills Christian clinched a title for its first girls basketball league championship since the fall of 2000 Friday, topping Clinton Township Faith Christian, 38-23 in a Fundamental Baptist Athletic Conference Red Division contest. The Eagles (17-1, 7-0) share the crown in 2000 with Clarkston Springfield Christian. Rochester Hills still has a […]

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REPORTING VARSITY RESULTS

REPORTING VARSITY RESULTS

| February 16, 2011 | Comments (1)

REPORTING SCORES Varsity coaches are urged to report varsity results by calling the nightline recording at (248) 812-1053, or e-mail senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com)

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