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MONDAY’S SOFTBALL: Oxford opens with sweep of Berkley

MONDAY’S SOFTBALL: Oxford opens with sweep of Berkley

| April 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

  OXFORD — Wins were hard to come by last spring for Oxford’s softball program. The Wildcats are trying to amend for a season of misfortune. The first chapter of its hopeful comeback came Monday afternoon, where the Wildcats opened the season with a 14-5, 12-5 double-header sweep of visiting Berkley. Kyla Kurczewski gained the […]

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GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES 2012

GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 9, 2012 | Comments (9)

GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep girls tennis team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Michael Kopec, fifth season. 2011 RECORD: […]

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BOYS GOLF TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BOYS GOLF TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 9, 2012

BOYS GOLF TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys golf team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: James Maley, fifth season. 2011 RECORD: […]

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BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 9, 2012 | Comments (4)

BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys lacrosse team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Clarkston HEAD COACH: Brian Kaminskas 2011 RECORD: 18-2-0, 6-1-0 OAA Red Division […]

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BOYS LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Clarkston splits with Ohio foes

BOYS LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Clarkston splits with Ohio foes

| April 8, 2012 | Comments (1)

PINKERINGTON, Ohio — Clarkston crossed the border to Ohio Saturday and came away with a 1-1 record in boys lacrosse action. The Wolves defeated Pinkerington, 9-8, before falling to Liberty-Olentangy, 11-4. Against Pinkerington (1-3), Kevin Horton and Jordan Kincaid both scored three goals. Sam Moore added two goals and Kevin O’Grady had a single goal […]

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PREP GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep recovers to down Divine Child

PREP GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep recovers to down Divine Child

| April 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

DEARBORN — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep bounced back from a 1-0 deficit Thursday to topple Dearborn Divine child, 3-1 in a CHSL AA Division girls soccer match. Taylor Timko scored the game-tying and go-ahead goals and Jenn Klei added a goal and an assist for the fighting Irish (4-0-0, 1-0-0). Lindsey Klei added two assists […]

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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys track and field team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   PACK LEADER: Lake Orion’s TJ Carey (left) […]

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GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 5, 2012 | Comments (1)

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys track and field team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com     Auburn Hills Avondale   HEAD COACH: […]

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GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep girls lacrosse team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   Clarkston HEAD COACH: Stephanie Dellinger, second season. 2011 RECORD: 11-4-0, 5-0-0 […]

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COLLEGE SOCCER: Oakland’s Mitch Hildebrandt signs professional contract

COLLEGE SOCCER: Oakland’s Mitch Hildebrandt signs professional contract

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

  “I couldn’t think of a better place to begin my professional career,” said Hildebrandt. “The entire setup is first class, starting with my teammates who are all great guys and very talented. We also have a great coaching staff headed by Manny Lagos who really knows how to get the best out of all […]

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POLL: What is your favorite sports movie of all time?

POLL: What is your favorite sports movie of all time?

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (13)

There are 100s of sports-related movies that have been released over the decades, some more memorable than others.  So what is your favorite of all time? Vote today and see what sports-related movie is the greatest of all time.   [polldaddy poll=6075659]

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BASEBALL: Power Struggle: Bishop Foley holds off Lake Orion

BASEBALL: Power Struggle: Bishop Foley holds off Lake Orion

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   MADISON HEIGHTS — It was only fitting that two of Oakland County’s premier baseball programs faced off in the opening round of the Oakland County Spring Break Baseball Tournament Monday. Both Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Lake Orion have won at least one state title each […]

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NBA BASKETBALL: Benson to be let go by Golden State

NBA BASKETBALL: Benson to be let go by Golden State

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

 SAN FRANSISCO — Keith Benson’s first stint in the NBA will be a short one. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 graduate from Oakland University, won’t resign with the Golden State Warriors later this week when his 10-day contract expires. Benson, who was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks, 48th overall, last […]

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BOWLING: 2012 All-State Teams

BOWLING: 2012 All-State Teams

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Bowling   2012 ALL-STATE BOYS BOWLNG TEAMS DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM — Tylor Green, Davison sr.; Eric Pavlov, Novi Detroit Catholic Central sr.; Jeffrey Pietryka, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley jr.; Drake Csage, Jackson, fr.; Quinton Burnett, Flint Carman-Ainsworth sr. DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM — Nicholas Robison, Saline sr.; Shawn Bibee, […]

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Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener

Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — In its season opener last season, Troy defeated Troy Athens on the soccer pitch in a game that featured two legitimate state title contenders. In that game, the Colts scored three goals with in a 15-minute span. Athens, however, did not lose another league […]

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University head women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis announced on Thursday that Malika Glover, Jenna Bachrouche and Lauren Robak have each decided to leave the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team. “Malika, Jenna and Lauren have each made the decision to pursue other opportunities,” Francis said. “They are all good people and we […]

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BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney

BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — A year ago, Rochester featured one of the state’s top baseball prospects. The Falcons still finished a trio of games under the five-hundred mark. Gone from that team is several players, most notable Nick Bradley, who played in the MHSBCA East-West All-Star Game […]

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MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP:  Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood

MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood

| April 3, 2012 | Comments (1)

PONTIAIC NOTRE DAME PREP 6, LIVONIA LADYWOOD 2 SINGLES — 1. Lisa Savagian (NDP) d. Erica Ley 2-6, 6-2, 6-3; 2. Annie Boniface (NDP) d. Nicole Salter 6-2, 6-2;3. Erin Moncrief (NDP) d. Christina Ilitch 5-7,6-2, 7-6(4); 4. Mary Beth Ruona (LL) d. Kelsie Ihm 6-2, 6-2. DOUBLES — 1. Kenzie Kettner-Jenny Thodes (LL) d. […]

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