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Troy Bethany rolls Lake Orion Baptist, clinches FBAC-Red title share

Troy Bethany rolls Lake Orion Baptist, clinches FBAC-Red title share

| February 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

TROY — Troy Bethany Christian had to win its final two league games in the past two weeks in order to gain a share of the Fundamental Baptist Athletic Conference Red Division crown and the Bruins delivered. Troy Bethany outscored Lake Orion Baptist in each of the he first three quarters and rolled to a […]

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Oxford hockey team showcasing giving off the ice

Oxford hockey team showcasing giving off the ice

| February 20, 2012 | Comments (1)

MATT MACKINDER CORRESPONDENT OXFORD — These days, the Oxford High School boys hockey team is not only winning on the ice, but winning in a significant way off the ice as well. After all, the feeling of beating the opposition only lasts until the next game, while making strides in the community can last a lifetime. […]

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WRESTLING: Individual Wrestling Results

WRESTLING: Individual Wrestling Results

| February 20, 2012 | Comments (3)

Wrestling DIVISION 1 INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL (Feb. 18 at Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse) 103 POUNDS: Justin Kim (Rochester) d. Connor McDill (Utica Eisenhower) 9-3; 3. Dan Curtis (Oxford) d. Justin Schofield (Rochester Adams) 7-0. 112: 1. Doug Zundel (Roseville) d. Tayron Womble (Romeo) 4-2; 3.  Garrett Strube (Warren Mott) d. Edwin Schlickenmeyer (Oxford) 10-8. 119: 1. […]

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Oxford gains some major revenge in icing Farmington

Oxford gains some major revenge in icing Farmington

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   ROCHESTER — A team’s growth or demise can often be measured based on how a team fares against an opponent a second time throughout a course of the season.   Oxford is showcasing that it is not the same hockey team that ventured through a rough patch of […]

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Rochester United grounds Flyers in OAA quarterfinals

Rochester United grounds Flyers in OAA quarterfinals

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   ROCHESTER — A season of trials took an upward turn Friday night for Rochester United. Sixth-seeded Rochester United defeated Farmington Hills Unified, 2-1, in the first-round of the second annual Oakland Activities Association Red Division boys hockey tournament at The Onyx to advance to Saturday’s semifinals. United will […]

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Survive and advance: Rochester, Stoney Creek, Lake Orion, Adams all advance to regional round

Survive and advance: Rochester, Stoney Creek, Lake Orion, Adams all advance to regional round

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   TROY — Sometimes everybody will have the feat of falling. In competitive cheer, it happens quite frequently. For four ranked schools Saturday afternoon, they all had their fair share of stumbles, but had enough to land a top-four finished at Saturday’s Division 1 district at Troy Athens. In […]

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COMPETITIVE CHEER: District Results Scoreboard

COMPETITIVE CHEER: District Results Scoreboard

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (0)

Competitive Cheer   DIVISION 1 DISTRICT (Feb. 18 at Troy Athens) TOTAL TEAM SCORES — 1. Rochester, 793.7064; 2. Rochester Stoney Creek, 793.4368; 3. Lake Orion, 787.4888; 4. Rochester Adams, 785.6800; 5. Troy, 769.7016; 6. Utica Eisenhower , 756.7664; 7. Troy Athens, 716.7568; 8. Warren Mott, 697.4452; 9. Utica, 654.5472; 10. Warren Mott, 659.786; 11. […]

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Lake Orion, Oxford roll to OAA-Red split

Lake Orion, Oxford roll to OAA-Red split

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (1)

Behind a conference-best 1,139 in Game 1, Lake Orion’s boys bowling team upended neighboring rival Oxford Thursday at Collier Lanes by a 26-4 count.. Lake Orion built a 10-0 lead after winning both Baker games, then outscored Oxford 16-4 in match play to go into the conference finals at North Star Lanes in Sterling Heights […]

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Northwest ends skid with win over rival Oakland Christian

Northwest ends skid with win over rival Oakland Christian

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   ROCHESTER HILLS — On the tails of a eight-game losing streak, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest girls basketball coach Mike Murphy was trying to sell his team of finding another gear to try to turn the season around.   The Crusaders found that on the defensive end Friday night […]

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Clarkston bowlers sweep Oxford

Clarkston bowlers sweep Oxford

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Clarkston fended off Oxford to grab first place in the OAA boys bowling race heading into the league championships. Clarkston’s boys rolled to a 28-2 triumph over the Wildcats at Cherry Hill Lanes, while Clarkston’s girls posted a 19-11 triumph between teams tied in second in the OAA-Red. Oxford’s Brandon Hurlburt was the […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lapeer West downs Holly in FML showdown; Avondale, Rochester record lopsided wins

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lapeer West downs Holly in FML showdown; Avondale, Rochester record lopsided wins

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (0)

HOLLY — A rare chance to win a league championship was not in the stars for Holly’s girls basketball team Friday. The Bronchos, who have not won a league title in 18 years, were no match for Flint Metro League leader Lapeer West Friday, as the visiting Panthers wiped out the Bronchos’ chances with a […]

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Rough path for cheer teams awaits on road to the DeltaPlex

Rough path for cheer teams awaits on road to the DeltaPlex

| February 18, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   The not -so-easy road begins for competitive cheer teams this weekend. With all schools participating in the MHSAA Competitive cheer state tournament, now in its 18th year, the pathway to The DeltaPlex is anything but easy. It doesn’t get any tougher than the Division 1 district at Troy […]

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OAA Red Division Bowling Update

OAA Red Division Bowling Update

| February 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Bowling OAA RED DIVISION BOWLING OAA RED DIVISION STANDINGS — 1. Clarkston (6-1); 2. Lake Orion (5-2); 3. Oxford (4-3); 4. Troy (2-4); 5. Troy Athens (0-7). TEAM AVERAGES — 1. Clarkston, 980; 2. Lake Orion, 947; 3. Oxford, 903; 4. Troy, 9-3; 5. Troy Athens, 883. HIGH GAMES — 1. Clarkston, 1,148; 2. […]

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On ice: OAA hockey tournament to start Friday; Clarkston grabs top seed

On ice: OAA hockey tournament to start Friday; Clarkston grabs top seed

| February 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Oakland Activities Association Red Division will begin its boys hockey postseason tournament Friday night at the Onyx in Rochester. Top-seed Clarkston will tangle with Rochester Stoney Creek at 6 p.m; third-seeded Farmington Hills Unified will face No. 7 Rochester United at 6:15 p.m.; No. 2 Lake Orion will tangle with sixth-seeded Birmingham Unified at […]

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PREP SKIING: Pine Knob Regional Results

PREP SKIING: Pine Knob Regional Results

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Skiing   DIVISION 1 REGIONAL (Feb. 16 at Pine Knob) TEAM SCORES — 1. Clarkston, 45.5; 2. Lake Orion, 69.5; 3. Grand Blanc, 124.5; 4. Rochester Adams-Stoney Creek Unified, 168.5; 5. Fenton, 180.5; 6. Holly-Oxford Unified, 194; 7. Detroit U-D Jesuit, 208.5; 8. Waterford United, 256; 9. Rochester, 278; 10. Birmingham United, 356.5; 11. […]

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2012 OAA Red Division Boys Hockey Tournament Pairings

2012 OAA Red Division Boys Hockey Tournament Pairings

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

Below are the updated pairings for the 2011-12 Oakland Activities Association boys hockey tournament.   ROUND I (Friday, Feb. 17, at The Onyx) Quarterfinals: Oxford vs. Farmington, 8:45 p.m. Quarterfinals:  Rochester United vs. Farmington Hills Unified, 6:15 p.m. Quarterfinals:  Clarkston vs. Rochester Stoney Creek, 6 p.m. Quarterfinals:  Lake Orion vs. Birmingham United, 8:30 p.m.   […]

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On to important ‘mat’ters: Holly defends regional wrestling title

On to important ‘mat’ters: Holly defends regional wrestling title

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   MADISON HEIGHTS — Holly got a sneak peak of Warren Lincoln at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual District. The Abes were enough of a concern for Don Pluta to feel nervous.   “I thought if we faced them that it would be really close,” admitted Pluta, Holly’s veteran wrestling […]

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Not so Sweet 16: Hartland ousts Clarkston in regional finals for third straight season

Not so Sweet 16: Hartland ousts Clarkston in regional finals for third straight season

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   WATERFORD — It’s safe to say that Hartland definitely has Clarkston’s number when it comes to postseason wrestling. The fifth-ranked Eagles knocked out the Wolves in the Division 1 state tournament for the fifth time in nine season Wednesday, topping Clarkston, 44-24, in the regional finals. It marks […]

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