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All-Area Teams Directory

All-Area Teams Directory

| January 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

[polldaddy poll=5810775] Below are the links for the high school all-area teams from December, 2009, to January,2011. In the fall of 2011, Digital Daily www.northoaklandsports.com added Holly, Ortonville Brandon and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep high school. Previously in January of 2011, NOS expanded to include Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes. NorthOaklandSports was founded in […]

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2011 ALL-NORTH OAKLAND AREA FOOTBALL TEAM: Explosive athletes, seasoned veterans anchor grid-iron squad

2011 ALL-NORTH OAKLAND AREA FOOTBALL TEAM: Explosive athletes, seasoned veterans anchor grid-iron squad

| January 3, 2012 | Comments (8)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com It was another banner year for area football teams and players in 2011. The list of accomplishments was long and so is the recruiting list, as many athletes from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage region are being sought after by colleges of all sizes. There were nine area schools that made […]

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2011-12 BOYS HOCKEY TEAM CAPSULES

2011-12 BOYS HOCKEY TEAM CAPSULES

| December 31, 2011 | Comments (3)

BOYS HOCKEY TEAM CAPSULES Below are the boys hockey team capsules for the 2011-12 season. If you wish to have your team’s information published here, e-mail results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   2010-11 TEAM CAPSULES: http://northoaklandsports.com/2010/12/26/boys-hockey-team-capsules-2010-2011/ MORE HOCKEY COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Hockey 2011 ALL-AREA TEAM:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2011/04/05/2011-all-area-boys-hockey-state-semifinalist-lake-orion-leads-talented-cast-on-the-ice/     SCHOOL: Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD […]

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WRESTLING TEAM CAPSULES 2011-12

WRESTLING TEAM CAPSULES 2011-12

| December 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

WRESTLING TEAM CAPSULES 2011-12 Below are the 2011-12 wrestling team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Some schools opted not to submit information. Capsules compiled by Senior Editor Dan Stickradt. To submit information on a school, e-mail to dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com   EDITOR’S NOTE: No information submitted by Pontiac, Holly, Rochester Adams, […]

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2011 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES

2011 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES

| December 30, 2011 | Comments (7)

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES Below are the boys basketball team capsules for teams in the AdaVan Media Group’s www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Additional information can be sent to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans 2010-11 CAPSULES: http://northoaklandsports.com/2010/12/15/boys-basketball-team-capsules-2010-2011/ MORE BASKETBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Basketball&x=13&y=12 Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Jeff Borja, second season. LAST SEASON’S […]

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2011 ALL-NORTH OAKLAND AREA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Elite runners help set the pace

2011 ALL-NORTH OAKLAND AREA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Elite runners help set the pace

| December 30, 2011 | Comments (5)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com In what seemed like a rarity these days, the North Oakland area did not boast of a state champion in girls cross country this season. In seven of the past 15 seasons, at least one area runner emerged as an individual state champion, including one each of the past […]

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HEADED TO THE NEXT LEVEL: College signings, committments

HEADED TO THE NEXT LEVEL: College signings, committments

| December 27, 2011 | Comments (3)

Know of a student-athlete that has signed a letter of intent, made an oral commitment, agreed to terms for a walk-on position or is currently playing collegiate sports from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage region? Please feel free to submit information about any local athletes. Include photos and contact information and we will do feature stories on […]

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PREP BASKETBALL: Lapeer West’s second-quarter surge burns Brandon

PREP BASKETBALL: Lapeer West’s second-quarter surge burns Brandon

| December 22, 2011 | Comments (1)

OROTNVILLE — Lapeer West used a 23-10 second-quarter surge to propel them Monday to a 70-58 boys basketball victory over Ortonville Brandon. The Panthers led just 19-16 before taking a 42-26 lead at the half. Both teams scored 12 in the third quarter, as West (2-2, 1-0) held a 54-38 edge heading into the final […]

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All-Area Boys Cross Country 2011: Lead runners step up to lead pack

All-Area Boys Cross Country 2011: Lead runners step up to lead pack

| December 20, 2011 | Comments (4)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com There’s rarely a year where an area runner doesn’t shine on the state level. This year was no exception to the rule. As again several area athletes performed at a high level. There were five local runners that finished at the top 30 at the state finals to earn […]

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All-Area Girls Golf 2011: Tournament-tested golfers headline talented squad

All-Area Girls Golf 2011: Tournament-tested golfers headline talented squad

| December 20, 2011 | Comments (3)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com There has not been a shortage of girls golf talent in the area in recent years. The 2011 backs that up even further. For the seventh straight season, at least one local team from the www.northoaklandsports.com has finished in the top three in the state at the Division 1 […]

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All-Flint Metro League Football Team 2011

All-Flint Metro League Football Team 2011

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (2)

2011 ALL-FLINT METRO LEAGUE FOOTBALL LEAGUE MVP — Johnny Williams, Holly  jr. QB. An asterisk * denotes unanimous selection. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE — Johnny Williams, Holly jr. QB*; Houston Shaw, Fenton sr. RB*; Monta Stangler, Lapeer East jr. RB; Shane Mahaffy, Ortonville Brandon sr.  QB; Gary Bulzan, Lapeer East sr. QB; Kevin Baker, Linden sr. […]

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All-Area Boys Tennis 2011: Top flight players rule area courts

All-Area Boys Tennis 2011: Top flight players rule area courts

| December 19, 2011 | Comments (5)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com One of the most difficult things for a tennis program in Oakland County to do is to actually win. As strange as it sounds, there are so many quality teams and individuals in this tradition-rich area, that when they are often lumped together in the same pocket of leagues, […]

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2011 OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

2011 OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

| December 18, 2011 | Comments (2)

52ND ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY WRESTLING CHAPIONSHIPS (Dec. 16-17 at Oxford M.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 367.5; 2. Oxford, 243; 3. Rochester,178; 4. Holly, 169.5; 5. Clarkston, 162.5; 6. (tie) Lake Orion, 130; Rochester Stoney Creek, 130; 8. Ortonville Brandon, 126; 9. Rochester Adams, 124; 10. Birmingham Brother Rice, 110; 11. Farmington […]

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Atonement satisfied: Catholic Central rebounds for third straight county title

Atonement satisfied: Catholic Central rebounds for third straight county title

| December 18, 2011 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR OXFORD TWP. — Last March, Novi Detroit Catholic Central fell from grace by losing the Division 1 state championship on the final weight class to Oakland County rival Oxford. When the Shamrocks returned to face Oxford and the rest of all of its county foes Friday-Saturday on the wrestling mats […]

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FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy lights up Royal Oak; Notre Dame Prep, Holly roll to wins

FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Troy lights up Royal Oak; Notre Dame Prep, Holly roll to wins

| December 17, 2011 | Comments (1)

TROY — Troy scored at least 20 points in each quarter Friday and that was enough to light up Royal Oak. The Colts built a 67-42 led on the Ravens through three quarters and cruised to a 8-70 OAA crossover triumph. Troy raced out to a 20-13 lead after the first quarter and tacked on […]

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On the defensive: Catholic Central is heavy favorite to defend title at 52nd Oakland County Wrestling tournament

On the defensive: Catholic Central is heavy favorite to defend title at 52nd Oakland County Wrestling tournament

| December 16, 2011 | Comments (2)

Oxford, Rochester, Holly, Clarkston all eying top-five finish BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Back where it belongs. After one season being contested in a professional stadium, the 52nd annual Oakland County Wrestling tournament will migrate back to a more intimate setting. The level of competition will remain the same, featuring some of […]

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TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston drubs Carman-Ainsworth; Shrine edges Everest

TUESDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston drubs Carman-Ainsworth; Shrine edges Everest

| December 14, 2011 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Over the years, Clarkston and Flint Carman-Ainsworth have played out many epic battles on the basketball court. Tuesday was not one of them. Clarkston used a 25-7 run to open the game and rolled to a convincing 81-45 non-conference boys basketball victory. The Wolves landed four players in double figures with two other […]

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FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Holly topples rival Brandon; Clarkston, Adams roll

FRIDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Holly topples rival Brandon; Clarkston, Adams roll

| December 10, 2011 | Comments (1)

HOLLY — Behind a 16-7 third quarter, Holly was able to create a little breathing room to upend rival Ortonville Brandon, 54-47, in a Flint Metro League girls basketball game Friday. The Bronchos led 29-26 at the half and 45-33 entering the final frame before Brandon closed the gap down to seven points with a […]

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