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AOTW: Lake Orion’s Yang puts together grand finish

AOTW: Lake Orion’s Yang puts together grand finish

| March 30, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAKE ORION — Kevin Yang said he didn’t have the greatest season as a whole, but his final high school bowling campaign was highlighted with a grand finish. Yang, a senior from Lake Orion High school, ended his season as both an all-region and all-state performer — […]

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WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE ROUNDUP:  Rosenau sets record for Rochester; Adams edges Athens

WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Rosenau sets record for Rochester; Adams edges Athens

| March 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Aly Rosenau set a team record in goal and Jessica Leininger notched four goals as Rochester downed visiting Waterford United 12-8 in a girls lacrosse non-league game Wednesday. Rosenau recorded 19 saves to set a single-game record for the Falcons.She is also the career leader in saves for the program. Leininger’s first […]

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TRACK RESULTS: Troy sweeps North Farmington

TRACK RESULTS: Troy sweeps North Farmington

| March 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Track   TROY 80, NORTH FARMINGTON 48   SHOT PUT: Tupper Bigelow (T) 29-4; DISCUS: Alexsys Pullen (T) 100-0; HIGH JUMP: Sarah Chmielewski (T) 4-10; LONG JUMP: Andrea Freeman (NF) 15-11; 3,200 RELAY: Troy (Kira Burnett, Katie Shaheen, Lauren Miller, Maral Toukhanian) 10:37.0; 100 HURDLES: Kate Seals (NF) 16.5; 100: Gabbi Ellis (T) 13.4; […]

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Former Oakland standout Keith Benson signs with Golden State Warriors

Former Oakland standout Keith Benson signs with Golden State Warriors

| March 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

SAN FRANSISCO — The Golden State Warriors today signed Sioux Falls Skyforce center Keith Benson. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 Oakland University grad, joins more than 100 NBA players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters. Benson, who weighs 230 pounds, has appeared in 20 games with the Skyforce this season, averaging 15.2 […]

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TUESDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Dragons burns Stoney Creek; Clarkston doubles up Eaglets

TUESDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Dragons burns Stoney Creek; Clarkston doubles up Eaglets

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (1)

LAKE ORION — Nick Booker had two goals and two assists Tuesday to pace Lake Orion to an 8-5 win over Rochester Stoney Creek in an OAA White Division boys lacrosse win. Brad Bogus had two goals and Zach Miller chipped in a goal and three assists for Lake Orion (2-1-0). CLARKSTON 10, ORCHARD LAKE […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

GIRLS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Basketball   ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE RED DIVISION LEAGUE MVP — Emily Hinkenkamp, Clinton Township Faith Christian 6-2 sr. F. FIRST TEAM Clinton Township Faith Christian: Emily Hinkenkamp, 6-2 sr. F.; Hannah Bossner, 5-8 soph. G; Lake Orion Baptist: Breanne Watterworth, 6-3 soph. C; Jill Streetman, 5-11 sr. F; Rochester Hills Christian: Allise Dubay, […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

BOYS BASKETBALL: All-Conference teams

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Basketball   ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE RED DIVISION LEAGUE MVP — James Noruk, Lake Orion 5-9 sr. SG. FIRST TEAM Clinton Township Faith Christian: Austin Ray, 6-0 jr. G; Lake Orion Baptist: James Noruk, 5-9 sr. G; Mark Dewar, 6-3 soph. F; Rochester Hills Christian: Marquez Hatcher, 5-9 soph. G; Nathan Simon, 6-0 sr. […]

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TUESDAY’S GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP:  Oxford routs West Bloomfield; Troy blanks Lake Orion

TUESDAY’S GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Oxford routs West Bloomfield; Troy blanks Lake Orion

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

OXFORD — Oxford ushered in the new girls soccer season Tuesday with an explosive win over defending OAA white Division champion West Bloomfield, 8-0. Oxford scored three times in the first half and five more times in the second half to prevail. Chelsea Johnson scored twice to lead the Wildcats (1-0-0, 1-0-0). Paige Brinker added […]

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TUESDAY'S TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Clarkston sweeps Stoney Creek; Athens splits with Lahser

TUESDAY’S TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Clarkston sweeps Stoney Creek; Athens splits with Lahser

| March 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track CLARKSTON 97, ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK 30 SHOT PUT: Mike Eldridge (SC) 44-8; HIGH JUMP: Mike Schwartz (C) 5-10; LONG JUMP:Chris  Turner (C) 18-5; DISCUS: Matt Wright (C) 121-5; 3,200 RELAY: Clarkston 8:27.0; 110 HURDLES: Karl Nielson (SC) 18.4; 100: Devon Williams (C) 11.9; 800 RELAY: Clarkston 1:37.25; 1,600: Sam Tanielian (C) 4:36; 400 […]

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MONDAY'S TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep swats Stoney Creek

MONDAY’S TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep swats Stoney Creek

| March 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

Girls Tennis PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP 7, ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK 1 SINGLES — 1. Lisa Savagian (PNDP) d. Alex Felix 6-1, 6-0; 2. Annie Boniface (PNDP) d. Rachel Cannon 4-6, 7-6 (9), 10-8; 3. Kayla Stencel (PNDP) d. Marianda Cattello 6-3, 6-3; 4. Erin Moncrief (PNDP) d.Lauren Kuzdok 7-5(2), 6-4. DOUBLES — 1. Savannah Litton-Danielle […]

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MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP:  Athens rolls over Holly; Oxford whitewashes Walled Lake

MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Athens rolls over Holly; Oxford whitewashes Walled Lake

| March 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

HOLLY — Troy Athens opened up the girls soccer season with a new coach and a roster of mostly new players. The Red Hawks still finished up with the same winning tradition. Athens rolled past host Holly, 8-1, at the Carl Richter Campus in a non-conference game. Kendall Wachowski scored four times to lead Athens […]

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland falls in CIT national semifinals at Utah State, 105-81

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland falls in CIT national semifinals at Utah State, 105-81

| March 25, 2012 | Comments (2)

LOGAN, Utah – Oakland and Utah State engaged in an old fashioned western shootout Sunday night and the state of Utah prevailed as the best gun-slinger in the west. The Aggies lit up Oakland for a 105-81 victory in the national semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Utah State […]

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DAILY POLL: Who will win the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship?

DAILY POLL: Who will win the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship?

| March 25, 2012 | Comments (7)

The 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament is down to the Final Four. Who do you feel has the best shot at claiming the coveted national championship? [polldaddy poll=6076322]

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FRIDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Bloomfield Hills downs Notre Dame Prep

FRIDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Bloomfield Hills downs Notre Dame Prep

| March 24, 2012 | Comments (1)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Margaret Metzger scored seven times and assisted on three others in leading Bloomfield Hills Unified past Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 19-12, in a non-league girls lacrosse contest at Bloomfield Hills Lahser. Maria D’Angelo added six goals and two assists, Kadie Koolwick and Lauren Severance added two goals apiece, Maddie Padilla scoffed once […]

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A.P. Boys Basketball Class  A All-State Team

A.P. Boys Basketball Class A All-State Team

| March 23, 2012 | Comments (6)

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS A ALL-STATE TEAM     CLASS A ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Player of the Year: Matt Costello, Bay City Western, 6-10, Sr. Travontis Richardson, Saginaw, 6-3, Sr. Bishop Robinson, Kalamazoo Loy-Norrix, 6-2, Jr. Connar Tava, Warren De La Salle, 6-6, Sr. Denzel Watts, Flint Carman-Ainsworth, 6-1, Jr. Kahlil Felder, Detroit Pershing, […]

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M.A.C.S. All-State Boys Basketball

M.A.C.S. All-State Boys Basketball

| March 22, 2012 | Comments (6)

MACS ALL-STATE BASKETBALL   Below are the 2011-12 Michigan Association of Christian Schools All-State boys basketball and girls basketball teams, as selected by coaches of member schools. Corrections and additions of player’s height, grade and position can be submitted to dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com     BOYS BASKETBALL   DIVISION I   DIVISION 1 FIRST TEAM Todd Gardiner […]

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A.P. Boys Basketball Class B All-State Team

A.P. Boys Basketball Class B All-State Team

| March 22, 2012 | Comments (8)

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS B ALL-STATE TEAM   CLASS B ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Player of the Year: Denzel Valentine, Lansing Sexton, 6-6, Sr. Anthony Clemmons, Lansing Sexton, 6-1, Sr. Bryn Forbes, Lansing Sexton, 6-3, Sr. Lloyd Neely, Detroit Crockett, 6-5, Sr. Derrick Walton, Jr., Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy, 6-0, Jr. John Simons, Cadillac, […]

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A.P. Boys Basketball Class C All-State Team

A.P. Boys Basketball Class C All-State Team

| March 22, 2012 | Comments (4)

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS C ALL-STATE TEAM CLASS C ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM: Monte Morris, Flint Beecher, 6-1, Sr., Spencer Krannitz, North Muskegon, 6-4, Sr. Monte Morris, Flint Beecher, 6-1, Sr. Luke Ryskamp, Schoolcraft, 6-3, Jr. Travon Baker, Detroit Consortium, 6-0, Sr. Vincent Hunter, Detroit Consortium, 6-6, Jr. Damon Bozeman, Madison Heights Madison, 6-2, Sr. […]

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