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AOTW: Rochester grad Amy Meier’s golf career still on course
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Coming out of high school four years ago, Amy Meier was closer to a prodigy than a prospect on the golf course. Already well-seasoned and polished with her game, Meier was part of an elite group on the high school and amateur golf circuit in Michigan. […]
GIRLS LACROSSE: Athens’ Chen signs with Queens
TROY — Troy Athens lacrosse standout Becca Chen signed a national letter of intent recently to play lacrosse at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chen, a midfielder, was a four-year starter on the Red Hawks’ varsity. Chen has been an All-OAA Red Division selection in 2010 and 2011. She missed part of the 2012 season […]
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Leaving their “Legacy” … 16-1 squad claims AAU national title…first for Michigan
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Katherine Carlson, Hannah Murdock and Taylor Dellinger have their fair share of similarities and differences as teenage girls, just like all of their teammates. All three attend different high schools but share the same passion for volleyball. In fact, eight high schools represent their club volleyball […]
AOTW: Running Man: Clarkston two-sport star Eriksen to take talents to Eastern Michigan and beyond
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — Two years ago, Ian Eriksen abided his time as a sophomore back-up running back down on the depth chart. Last fall, the Clarkston High School two-sport standout had a breakthrough junior campaign, finishing as Michigan’s leading rusher on the prep football scene while earning All-State […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester’s Camaj signs with Indiana Tech
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — After helping Rochester’s boys basketball program to one of its best two-year runs in school history, Arben Camaj finally hit the radar of college coaches last winter. He also finally made his decision last week on where to play next school year. Camaj, a 6-foot-8 […]
BOYS GOLF: 2013 All-State Boys Golf Team
Boys Golf Below is the 2013 All-State Boys Golf Teams, as selected by the Michigan High School Golf Coaches Association. Mr. Golf will be released later in July. ALL-STATE SUPER TEAM Nick Carlson, Hamilton soph. Reed Hyrnewich, Muskegon Mona Shores sr. Alex Kleckner, White Lake Lakeland jr. Landon Osborne, Battle Creek Lakeview sr. Kyle Rodes, Plymouth sr. Alexander Varekois, Rockford jr. Andrew Walker, Battle Creek Lakeview fr. Sam Weatherhead, Grand Rapids West Catholic sr. DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM DIVISION 1: Matt […]
HOCKEY: All-OAA Boys Hockey Team 2012-13
Hockey ALL-OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BOYS HOCKEY 2012-13 ALL-OAA RED DIVISION Michael Pelino, Sr., Rochester United; Max Harper, Soph., Rochester United; Kyler Patenaude, Jr., Rochester United; Nick Marek, Jr., Rochester United; Kevin Kurzeja, Sr., Rochester United; Reede Burnett, Sr., Farmington Unified; Eric Stanis, Sr., Farmington Unified; T.J. Zak, Sr., Farmington Unified; Eamon Devlin, […]
SOFTBALL: All-FML Softball Team 2013
Softball ALL-FLINT METRO LEAGUE SOFTBALL 2013 FIRST TEAM *-unanimous selection Pitchers – Molly Sherman, Linden jr.; Allie Brookman, Swartz Creek sr.; Carah Pletscher, Swartz Creek jr. Catchers – Myranda Williams, Flint Kearsley jr.; Lauren Adas, Swartz Creek sr. First Basemen – Ashley Noren, Holly jr.; Lauren Black, Swartz Creek soph. Infielders – Ellie Cowger, Fenton jr.; Savannah Weaver, Linden sr.; *Hayley Cruthers, Swartz Creek […]
GIRLS SOCCER: 2013 Michigan All-State Girls Soccer Team
Girls Soccer 2013 MICHIGAN ALL-STATE GIRLS SOCCER ALL-STATE DREAM TEAM Miss Soccer: Madi Lewis, Plymouth sr. F. Taylor Timko, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep jr. F. Alison Holland, Troy sr. G. Alyssa Dillon, Plymouth jr. D. Kaylin Hoomaian, Novi sr. D. Marti Corby, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central sr. M. Robyn Wujkowski, Grand Rapids […]
BOYS GOLF: 2013 MHSAA State Finals Results
Boys Golf MHSAA L.P. DIVISION 1 STATE FINALS (June 14-15, Forest Akers West, Michigan State University) TEAM SCORES — 1. Battle Creek Lakeview, 299-302–601*; 2. Plymouth, 302-299- 601; 3. Muskegon Mona Shores, 305-305-610; 3. Novi Detroit Catholic Central. 307-303-610; 5. (tie) Traverse City West, 319-298-617; Saline, 311-306-617; 7. Hartland, 309-311-620; 8. White […]
GIRLS SOCCER: Troy rallies past Grandville for first D-1 state title since 2003
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net WILLIAMSTON — For the past two years, the Troy girls soccer team has gone to the state championship game and gone home crying. This year, the girls went home crying again. Only this year, they were tears of joy. Seniors Madison Hirsch and Kayla Porter each scored […]
GIRLS SOCCER: WOLL once again falls to Calvin Christian in D-4 finals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MASON — Same opponent, same result. Grandville Calvin Christian captured its first girls soccer state championship last season, beating Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes-Clarkston Everest Collegiate Unified, 6-0, in the Division 4 state finals. The two met again in the Division 4 state finals Saturday […]
GIRLS SOCCER: South Christian edges Notre Dame Prep for D-3 state crown
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MASON — When they were fifth graders, the current seniors on Grand Rapids South Christian’s girls soccer team made pacts to someday reach the state finals. The Sailors not only lived up to that wish of seven years ago, but depart as state champions. South Christian, […]
GIRLS SOCCER: Troy advances to third straight state finals with shootout win over Rochester
FOR MORE SOCCER COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=soccer&x=0&y=0 BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAKE ORION — Alison Holland knows that a shootout is anybody’s guess. As a goalkeeper, she guessed right twice Wednesday evening. The senior keeper from Troy High, arguably the best netminder in the state, stopped two of five shooters […]
GIRLS SOCCER: Notre Dame Prep avenges Flint Powers to reach first state final
FOR MORE SOCCER COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=soccer&x=0&y=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 ORTONVILLE — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep didn’t show its best deck […]
COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Francis relieved as Oakland coach
ROCHESTER HILLS — Veteran Beckie Francis has been relieved of her position as head coach of the Oakland University women’s basketball program effective immediately, announced by Director of Athletics Tracy Huth on Wednesday. “We wish Coach Francis the best in her future endeavors,” said Huth. Jeff Tungate will assume responsibility for the women’s basketball program until a […]
GIRLS SOCCER: WOLL gains berth in third state finals in four years
Lakers hold off Lansing Christian FOR MORE SOCCER COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=soccer&x=0&y=0 BYJOHN K. SCHRODER CORRESPONDENT TROY — Sophomore defender Shelby Mann scored a goal on a 25-yard blast with 15:14 remaining in regulation and unbeaten Lakers made it stand as Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes-Clarkston Everest Collegiate Unified defeated Lansing Christian, 3-2, in a Division […]
BASEBALL: Brother Rice ousts Lake Orion to reach Final Four
FOR MORE BASEBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Baseball&x=16&y=13 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 SALINE — Both Birmingham Brother Rice and Lake Orion have […]
