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TEAM TRYOUTS 2014

TEAM TRYOUTS 2014

| July 8, 2014 | Comments (0)

TEAM TRYOUTS BASEBALL The Oxford Wildcats Gold 10U Federation Baseball Team of the NOBF is holding tryouts on Sunday, July 20. The tryouts will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seymour Lake Park Diamond No. 3 in Oxford Twp. Sign in take place from 9:45-10 a.m. The team will play in minimum […]

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COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Oakland University names Jeffrey Konya as new AD

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Oakland University names Jeffrey Konya as new AD

| July 8, 2014 | Comments (0)

  ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University interim President Betty J. Youngblood is pleased to announce that Jeffrey F. Konya has been appointed director of athletics effective August 11, 2014. Konya is currently the athletics director of the California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) athletics department, where he has worked since 2010. Konya replaces Robby Stewart, who […]

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BASEBALL: 2014 MHSBCA All-State Baseball Teams

BASEBALL: 2014 MHSBCA All-State Baseball Teams

| June 17, 2014 | Comments (0)

  Below are the 2014 MHSBCA Baseball All-State Teams, as selected by a panel of member coaches:   ALL-STATE DREAM TEAM Pitchers — Michael Hendrickson, Saline sr.; Nick Kamrada, Grand Ledge sr.; Dazon Cole, West Bloomfield sr.; Dillon McInerny, Richmond jr.; Garrett Schilling, Madison Heights Bishop Foley Catholic sr. Infielders — Jake Bivens, Battle Creek […]

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BASEBALL: Bay City Western knocks out Clarkston in state semifinals

BASEBALL: Bay City Western knocks out Clarkston in state semifinals

| June 12, 2014 | Comments (0)

  NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com? Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   EAST LANSING — In the history of the Class A/Division 1 baseball state tournament, […]

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BASEBALL: Clarkston ousts Brighton, advances to first Final Four since 2002

BASEBALL: Clarkston ousts Brighton, advances to first Final Four since 2002

| June 11, 2014 | Comments (0)

  NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com?Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com FOR MORE BASEBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Baseball&x=16&y=13   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   NOVI — When he learned early Tuesday that he would […]

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BASEBALL: Area District Pairings

BASEBALL: Area District Pairings

| May 28, 2014 | Comments (1)

MORE BASEBALL LINKS:  BASEBALL: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Baseball&x=16&y=13   Baseball   Below are the 2014 MHSAA baseball district pairings for schools in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com.   DIVISION 1 DISTRICT NO. 4 (Hosted by Davison) Tuesday’s pre-district game: Lapeer East vs. Davison, 4 p.m. Saturday’s district semifinals games: Lapeer East/Davison winner vs. Ortonville Brandon, 10 a.m.; Grand […]

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BASEBALL: Davison Faith blanks Troy Bethany in MACS semifinals

BASEBALL: Davison Faith blanks Troy Bethany in MACS semifinals

| May 27, 2014 | Comments (0)

  DAVISON —Davison Faith Baptist returned to the diamond Saturday and whisked away Troy Bethany Christian in the Michigan Association of Christian Schools state semifinals, 4-0. Junior Parker Barnett went the distance and carried a no-hitter until there were two outs in the seventh. He finished the day with single-game school record 19 strikeouts, one […]

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BASEBALL: Kettering’s Dudek pitches 1-0 district gem in upset of Lake Orion

BASEBALL: Kettering’s Dudek pitches 1-0 district gem in upset of Lake Orion

| May 27, 2014 | Comments (0)

  NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com?Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION — Avery Dudek openly admits he was a little nervous Tuesday evening. With […]

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Tribute to our moms: The real MVPs of our lives

Tribute to our moms: The real MVPs of our lives

| May 11, 2014 | Comments (0)

It was kind of fitting that when Kevin Durant was named the National Basketball Association MVP for 2013-14 this past week, he spent plenty of time on record thanking his mom, Wanda Pratt, for helping, teaching and guiding him to where his is today. The Oklahoma City Thunder star wasn’t glorifying himself and putting his […]

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BASEBALL: Holly picking up the pace, sweeps rival Fenton

BASEBALL: Holly picking up the pace, sweeps rival Fenton

| May 6, 2014 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter:@LocalSportsFans   HOLLY — When Holly captured its first league championship in baseball in 43 seasons last year, the Bronchos started slow and finished strong. Holly eventually overcame a 2-6 start to finish 10-6 in the league and share the crown with Clio. Benny Jackson, Holly’s third-year coach, hopes […]

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2014 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION SPRING SPORTS DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENTS

2014 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION SPRING SPORTS DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENTS

| April 30, 2014 | Comments (0)

2014 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION SPRING SPORTS DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENTS   BASEBALL OAA RED DIVISION — Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford, Rochester, Rochester Adams, Rochester Stoney Creek OAA WHITE DIVISION — Birmingham Groves, Birmingham Seaholm, Farmington, Farmington Harrison, North Farmington, West Bloomfield OAA BLUE DIVISION — Auburn Hills Avondale, Berkley, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Troy, Troy Athens OAA […]

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2014 BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES

2014 BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES

| April 24, 2014 | Comments (0)

2014 BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES   Below are the 2014 baseball team capsules for teams located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com and The Real Deal Sports Magazine. Profiles compiled by Senior Editor Daniel Stickradt based on surveys emailed to coaches. Email updates, scores and other information to Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or Results@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans or […]

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BASEBALL: Stoney Creek rips Parkway Christian

BASEBALL: Stoney Creek rips Parkway Christian

| April 1, 2014 | Comments (0)

  ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Stoney Creek finally gained some time on the baseball diamond Tuesday and the Cougars seized the moment with an 8-2 triumph over Sterling Heights Parkway Christian. Joe Cox gained the win on the bump, scattering one hit and one earned run with three strikeouts in relief of Eric Gilgenbach, who […]

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SIGNINGS: List of college LOI or oral committments

SIGNINGS: List of college LOI or oral committments

| February 5, 2014 | Comments (0)

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 compile feature stories on […]

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BOYS TENNIS: Holly rolls by Flint Metro League field

BOYS TENNIS: Holly rolls by Flint Metro League field

| October 3, 2013 | Comments (0)

Boys Tennis   FLINT METRO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT (Oct. 1 at Lapeer East, Lapper West and Flint Kearsley) TEAM SCORES — 1. Holly, 45; 2. Fenton, 35; 3. Lapeer East, 29; 4. Ortonville Brandon, 26; 5. Clio, 19; 6. Swartz Creek, 14. DUAL MATCH STANDINGS — 1. Holly (5-0-0); 2. Fenton (4-1-0); 3. Lapeer East (3-2-0); […]

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BASEBALL: All-OAA Baseball Team 2013

BASEBALL: All-OAA Baseball Team 2013

| August 7, 2013 | Comments (0)

Baseball   ALL-OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BASEBALL 2013   ALL-OAA RED DIVISION FINAL STANDINGS — 1. (tie) Lake Orion (11-4); Clarkston (11-4); 3. (tie) Rochester Adams (8-7); Rochester Stoney Creek (8-7); 5. Oxford (5-10); 6. Rochester (3-12). Lake Orion: Nick Deeg, sr.; Nick Vogelmeier, sr.; Brad Schaenzer, jr.; Ryan Lambrecht, jr.; Roman Kuster, sr. Clarkston: David […]

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BASEBALL: Lake Orion pitching prospect Schaenzer commits to Kentucky

BASEBALL: Lake Orion pitching prospect Schaenzer commits to Kentucky

| August 2, 2013 | Comments (0)

  BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION — Making sure that would be no distractions once his senior year began next month, Brad Schanezer ended his college recruitment this week. The soon-to-be Lake Orion High School senior sent an oral down to the University of Kentucky to play baseball in […]

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BASEBALL: Rochester Recruits 12U squad shines bright as state champions

BASEBALL: Rochester Recruits 12U squad shines bright as state champions

| July 30, 2013 | Comments (1)

  BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Chemistry. It can become one the most key ingredients for success in all of sports. The Rochester Recruits baseball squad had an abundance of chemistry this season at the 12U level, which became the youth franchise’s most successful of any age group. […]

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