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PREP STATE RANKINGS —  Aug. 20

PREP STATE RANKINGS — Aug. 20

| August 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

PREP STATE RANKINGS Digital sports publication www.northoaklandsports.com will publish state rankings each week. Forward copies by e-mail to senior editor dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to results@northoaklandsports.com. Girls Golf (By the coaches association) DIVISION 1 — 1. Grosse Pointe South; 2. Plymouth; 3. Saline; 4. Troy; 5. Rochester Stoney Creek; 6. Utica; 7. Brighton; 8. Holt; 9. Davison; […]

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TROY CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PREVIEW: Defenders shooting for tops of the CFLM

TROY CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PREVIEW: Defenders shooting for tops of the CFLM

| August 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — Troy Christian Leadership Academy made an abrupt turnaround in 2011. The Defenders had their best football season to date by a long shot. Troy finished the season 9-2 overall and had the second-best record in the Christian Football League of Michigan, going 5-1 in […]

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AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE PREVIEW: Yellojackets hope season of disappointments will spurn season of memories

AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE PREVIEW: Yellojackets hope season of disappointments will spurn season of memories

| August 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — A season of disappointments can often spurn a season of memories. Auburn Hills Avondale is hoping for just that in 2012. The Yellowjackets finished just 5-5 last season, which ended abruptly with a 48-13 loss to Lapeer East in the first round of […]

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2012 PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

2012 PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

| August 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

2012 PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULES   Below are the prep football team schedules for schools that are located in the coverage area for digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com and the Real Deal sports and coupons magazine.   AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE   Thurs.     Aug. 23    Hazel Park           H    7 p.m. Thurs.     Aug. 30    Birmingham Groves    H    7 p.m. Fri.       […]

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TROY PREVIEW: New-look Colts ready to bounce back

TROY PREVIEW: New-look Colts ready to bounce back

| August 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net TROY — When it comes to Troy football, the Colts’ recent performances on the field have been subpar. Troy is 14-13 in the past three years, with its lone playoff game a loss. This year’s team has had enough of that — and it’s ready to put an end […]

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BOYS SOCCER: Troy takes opener over Western, 4-2

BOYS SOCCER: Troy takes opener over Western, 4-2

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   TROY — There was an air of change before the Troy soccer team opened its season Monday night athome. Head coach Brian Zawislak did not coach because of the birth of his second daughter early Sunday morning, the Colts returned only three starters from last year’s team and […]

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ROCHESTER HILLS LUTHERAN NORTHWEST PREVIEW: Crusaders should be MIAC title contender

ROCHESTER HILLS LUTHERAN NORTHWEST PREVIEW: Crusaders should be MIAC title contender

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Ever since Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest ended last football season on a 1-4 skid, including losses in its last three games, Don Justice challenged his players. What will it take in the offseason to turn the tables? Justice, who is in his eighth […]

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PREP FOOTBALL 2012 — CONFERENCE BREAKDOWNS

PREP FOOTBALL 2012 — CONFERENCE BREAKDOWNS

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

PREP FOOTBALL 2012 — CONFERENCE BREAKDOWNS The staff at www.northoaklandsports.com and The Real Deal sports and coupons magazine break down the local prep football conferences. OAA RED DIVISION — 1. Clarkston; 2. Lake Orion; 3. Troy; 4. Rochester; 5. Troy Athens; 6. Rochester Stoney Creek; 7. West Bloomfield; 8. Pontiac. OAA BLUE DIVISION — 1. […]

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BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW:  Even with defections, Troy hopes to remain among state’s best

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Even with defections, Troy hopes to remain among state’s best

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net     TROY — Losing four top underclassmen would deplete most soccer programs. Not Troy. The Colts just go to the next man up. “Fortunately, in Troy, someone steps up and does the job,” Troy coach Brian Zawislak said. “We’re not short of talent here. I think it’s the […]

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ROCHESTER PREVIEW: Falcons could be the OAA-Red sleeper pick

ROCHESTER PREVIEW: Falcons could be the OAA-Red sleeper pick

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — In recent years, the question regarding OAA Red Division football is which school will boast the team that steps up and challenges perennial powers Lake Orion and Clarkston. Two years ago, Rochester did the trick with a third-place finish and last year Troy […]

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ROCHESTER ADAMS PREVIEW:  Highlanders shooting for 16th straight postseason berth

ROCHESTER ADAMS PREVIEW: Highlanders shooting for 16th straight postseason berth

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Perhaps there is pressure suiting up these days at Rochester Adams. Two decades ago, Adams had never qualified for the prep football state playoffs. Now, the Highlanders are shooting for their area record 16th straight postseason appearance. “That’s always a goal,” admitted Adams […]

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ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK PREVIEW: Fresh start has Cougars thinking rebound

ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK PREVIEW: Fresh start has Cougars thinking rebound

| August 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Three wins in two years. That’s Rochester Stoney Creek’s story on the gridiron. The Cougars hope a coaching switch can help give the program, which gained only four winning seasons in its first decade and posted a 40-52 record in that time frame, […]

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OAA WHITE DIVISION TEAM CAPSULES

OAA WHITE DIVISION TEAM CAPSULES

| August 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS 2012 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION TEAM CAPSULES Team capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. He can be reached by email at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans)   OAA WHITE DIVISION   Farmington HEAD COACH: John Bechtel, 14th season (75-65). ASSISTANT COACHES: Tom Burk, Jason Albrecht, Greg Smith, Harvey Heitman, Chuck Petitpas, Rod Risner 2011 […]

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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE TEAM CAPSULES

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE TEAM CAPSULES

| August 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

PREP FOOTBALL 2012 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE TEAM CAPSULES (Team capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. He can be reached by email at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans)   CHSL-CENTRAL DIVISION   Birmingham Brother Rice HEAD COACH: Al Fracassa, 53rd season (404-115-7 overall). ASSISTANT COACHES: 2011 RECORD: 10-4, 1-3 CHSL-Central Division (fourth); Postseason: Def. North Farmington […]

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PLAYOFFS FOOTBALL TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

PLAYOFFS FOOTBALL TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

| August 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

PLAYOFFS CHART   Below is a look back at all of the prep football teams from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area and the years that each school reached the postseason. The order is listed from most to least playoffs teams:   Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Postseason Appearances: 22, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993; […]

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OAA BLUE DIVISION TEAM CAPSULES

OAA BLUE DIVISION TEAM CAPSULES

| August 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

PREP FOOTBALL 2012 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION TEAM CAPSULES OAA BLUE DIVISION (Team capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. He can be reached by email at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans) Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Steve Deutsch, 11th season at Avondale (50-46); 28th overall. ASSISTANT COACHES: Torre Robinson, Anthony Epperson, James Prince, Roderick Reed, Stephen Watkins, […]

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MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TEAM CAPSULES

MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TEAM CAPSULES

| August 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

 PREP FOOTBALL 2012 MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TEAM CAPSULES Team capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. He can be reached by email at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans   Auburn Hills Oakland Christian HEAD COACH: Bill Schaeffer, second season (2-7 at Oakland Christian). ASSISTANT COACHES: Rusty Mandle, Brian Hoffman, Joe Whitt, Jeremiah Nichols, Andrew Kern, Chris […]

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Daily Poll: Who will win the CHSL-AA Division football race this season?:

Daily Poll: Who will win the CHSL-AA Division football race this season?:

| August 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep finished unbeaten in the CHSL-AA Division last season.Will the Irish repeat or will someone unseat them?     [polldaddy poll=6481892]

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