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Oxford thumps Hartland, gains date with Catholic Central for state title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com BATTLE CREEK — Oxford had a wish that it wanted another shot at defending state champion Novi Detroit Catholic Central. That wish was granted Saturday morning. The second-seeded Wildcats rolled past Hartland in a Division 1 state semifinal (36-21), with top-ranked Catholic Central getting past Brighton (39-16) in the […]
VIDEO: Best indoor soccer goal ever
Dominic Scicluna scores an amazing goal for Detroit Waza in a PASL match against the Ohio Vortex. (Do you have sports video to submit for publication purposes to www.northoaklandsports.com? E-mail all pertinent information and links to senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com for review.)
BOYS BASKETBALL: Young’s free throw helps Troy grab OAA-White lead; Rochester rebounds to thump Groves
TROY — There is a new leader in the OAA White Division boys basketball race. Troy pulled into sole possession of first place. Thanks to the Colts’ 72-70 victory over Berkley Friday, coupled with Ferndale’s 93-81 victory over Auburn Hills Avondale, put Troy in the pole possession. James Young split a pair of free throws […]
Clarkston squeaks out win over rival Lake Orion
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — A year ago when a game was close, Clarkston would have most likely folded down the stretch. The Wolves are apparently coming of age. In a season of close battles, Clarkston captured a key come-from-behind victory Friday. Trailing 28-25 entering the fourth quarter, the Wolves rallied with […]
FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Rochester Hills rips Lake Orion Baptist; WOLL edges Everest Collegiate
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills Christian rebounded from its first league loss of the season to post a 71-37 rout of Lake Orion Baptist in FBAC Red Division play. DJ Szydlowski poured in 20 points and had five rebounds and five blocks to pace the Eagles (5-4, 2-1). Josh West had 18 points and five […]
FLASHBACK: 2009 All-Area Girls Cross-Country Team: All-American Goethals leads talented All-Area pack of runners
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Over the past decade, female cross-country runners from Oakland County have dominated the scene, with dozens of all-state runners and even a handful of state champions. That continued to be the trend in 2009. This season marked yet another fine season for runners in the area, especially for the […]
Wright State rallies past Oakland
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com DAYTON, Ohio – Sometimes, free throws can be a life-saver or an Achilles Heel on the basketball court. It more than saved Wright State Tuesday evening. The Raiders moved to 3-1 on the year after making 21-of-21 free throws in the contest to down visiting Oakland University 82-79 at […]
Swimmers ready to leave it all in the tank at state finals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Sami Steplflug has a high ceiling. The Clarkston freshman has already had a memorable season, winning a pair of events at both the Oakland County meet and OAA Blue Division meet. She also swam on two winning relays at the league meet. One of the state’s top ninth-grade prospects […]
Haelewyn, Lynch Named to Summit League All-Tournament Team
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Senior Dani Haelewyn and junior Sarah Lynch were both named to The Summit League All-Tournament team, which was announced by the league office on Sunday. Both players were also named to the All-Summit League first team earlier this season. Haelewyn, a midfielder from Rochester, Mich., scored the lone goal for Oakland in […]
2010 OAA GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
2010 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS OAA RED DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS (Nov. 4-6 at Lake Orion) TEAM SCORES: 1. (tie) Birmginham Groves, 451; Birmingham Seaholm, 451; 3. Farmington Harrison, 309; 4. Rochester Adams, 293; 5. Rochester Stoney Creek, 189; 6. Troy, 168; 7. Lake Orion, 165. DUAL-MEET STANDINGS: 1. Birmingham Groves, (6-0); 2. […]
Stalled out: Clarkston ousted by third-ranked Mercy in quarterfinals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OWOSSO — In an unusual occurrence, Loretta Vogel led Farmington Hills Mercy to the state semifinals in her debut season as head coach of the Marlins. Now, she is taking her experienced team back to the Final Four. Third-ranked Mercy overcame a slow start to post a 26-24, 18-25, […]
It’s all about chemistry: Clarkston volleyball one win away from Final Four
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — For any team to enjoy success, there has to be some tight-knit chemistry. Players have to enjoy playing alongside one another on the court and they must get along when practices and games are over. That’s the key ingredient for Clarkston volleyball in 2010: The right chemistry. […]
Defense sparks Oakland’s victory over Ohio
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ATHENS, Ohio – What a difference a couple of days can make. After giving up 95 points in a 24-point loss to West Virginia on Friday, Oakland returned to the win column for the first time since the Summit League Men’s Basketball Tournament last March with a 78-66 non-league […]
Golden Grizzlies rebound to topple UIC
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CHICAGO — Three days after squandering a lead and losing its opener to U-D Mercy Friday, Oakland University rebounded Monday with a double-digit victory over host Illinois-Chicago. Sophomore forward Bethany Watterworth (Lake Orion), a preseason All-Summit League pick, scored 26 points with five rebounds to lead the Golden Grizzlies […]