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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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Oxford, Athens, Troy all miss cut for bowling finals

Oxford, Athens, Troy all miss cut for bowling finals

| March 1, 2011 | Comments (0)

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb Dakota, New Baltimore Anchor Bay and Utica grabbed the top three slots in the boys competition and Anchor Bay, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Sterling Heights Stevenson were the top three finishers in the girls competition at the Division 1 regional at Sterling Heights’ 5 Star Lanes Friday-Saturday. The top three […]

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Oxford’s Lafnear bowls way to state finals

Oxford’s Lafnear bowls way to state finals

| March 1, 2011 | Comments (0)

STERLING HEIGHTS — Macomb Dakota, New Baltimore Anchor Bay and Utica grabbed the top three slots in the boys competition and Anchor Bay, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Sterling Heights Stevenson were the top three finishers in the girls competition at the Division 1 regional at Sterling Heights’ 5 Star Lanes Friday-Saturday. The top three […]

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Troy shuts down perimeter to KO Kettering, 55-43

Troy shuts down perimeter to KO Kettering, 55-43

| March 1, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDANT TROY — It was just one of those nights for Waterford Kettering. Host Troy held Kettering to just a 2-for-25 performance from 3-point range, and the Colts ousted the Captains 55-43 from the Class A state tournament in the district first round game Monday night. With the win, Troy will […]

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Kreza's game-winner lifts Athens past Troy in overtime thriller

Kreza’s game-winner lifts Athens past Troy in overtime thriller

| March 1, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com BIRMINGHAM — Even a team that has its fair share of struggles in the regular season can have new life in the postseason. It has worked out that way for Troy Athens’ boys hockey team,\ After recording just two wins in the regular season, the Red Hawks, depleted by […]

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Athens-Avondale vaults way to OAA gymnastics title

Athens-Avondale vaults way to OAA gymnastics title

| February 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY— After playing the bridesmaid role to Farmington Unified the past several years, the Troy Athens/Avondale Unified gymnastics team claimed top honors at Thursday’s OAA league championships. The Red Hawks picked up a 147.400 total, and had the highest score in each of the four events, to nip defending […]

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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 Competitive Cheer Regional Pairings

MHSAA Competitive Cheer Regional Pairings

| February 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

Below are the 2011 MHSAA competitive cheer regionals. Call host school for further details. DIVISION 1 REGION NO. 1 AT HARTLAND) (Saturday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.) Competing Schools — Brighton, Davison, East Kentwood, Grandville, Hartland. Holland West Ottawa, Hudsonville, Midland Dow, North Farmington, Northville, Oxford, Romeo. REGION NO. 2 AT HARTLAND (Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 […]

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Area MHSAA Bowling Regionals

Area MHSAA Bowling Regionals

| February 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

Below are the 2011 boys and girls bowling regional assignments involving schools from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. All regionals are slated for Feb.25-26 across the state. Call host school or site for further details. DIVISION 1 REGION NO. 3 AT DRAKESHIRE LANES-FARMINGTON HILLS (Hosted by Farmington Hills Mercy) Competing Schools — Clarkston, Farmington, Farmington Mercy […]

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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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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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MHSAA Individual Wrestling Reginal Results

MHSAA Individual Wrestling Reginal Results

| February 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

DIVISION 1 REGIONAL (Saturday at East Kentwood) 103 POUNDS: 1. Derek Humphrey (Davison) d. Dalton Deuel (Grandville) 9-2; 3. Dylan Smith (Oxford) d. John Leark (Caledonia) inj. def. 112: 1. Justin Oliver (Davison) p. Keegan Cantera (Oxford) 2:54; 3. Zach Henderson (Hudsonville) maj. dec. Dakota Torralva (Grandville) 15-2. 119: 1. Matthew Miller (Davison) d. Rocco […]

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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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Athens, Troy skate to 2-2 draw

Athens, Troy skate to 2-2 draw

| February 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

TROY — The rebuilding seasons for the hockey programs at Troy and Troy Athens have been apparent for months. So the two would have loved nothing more than to gain an upper edge on the arch enemy. It didn’t happen. Instead, the Colts and Red Hawks had to kiss the sister, so to speak, at […]

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