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Tribute to our moms: The real MVPs of our lives
It was kind of fitting that when Kevin Durant was named the National Basketball Association MVP for 2013-14 this past week, he spent plenty of time on record thanking his mom, Wanda Pratt, for helping, teaching and guiding him to where his is today. The Oklahoma City Thunder star wasn’t glorifying himself and putting his […]
TRACK: OAA Red Division League Meet Results
Girls Track OAA RED DIVISION LEAGUE MEET (May 8 at Rochester Adams) TEAM SCORES — 1. Rochester, 122; 2. Clarkston, 106; 3. Oxford, 81.5; 4. Rochester Adams, 72.5; 5. Lake Orion, 62; 6. Rochester Stoney Creek, 52. DUAL MEET STANDINGS — 1. Rochester (5-0-0); 2. Clarkston (4-1-0); 3. Lake Orion (3-2-0); […]
2014 ALL-NORTH OAKLAND AREA WRESTLING: Matmen pin down slots on postseason squad
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Over the past few decades, the sport of wrestling has ventured through a multitude of changes. It saw the sport go from four unbalanced classes to three classes, then back up to four classes and eventually into even divisions by the mid-1990s. We also saw the […]
GIRLS SOCCER: Duncan’s game-winner pushes Avondale past Royal Oak
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans AUBURN HILLS — By the shear location of the soccer ball, Madison Duncan was given a gift Tuesday night. The All-State midfielder was awarded a free kick dead center of the goal from 20 yards out in the 71st minute. Like many talented players who […]
BOYS GOLF: Rochester prevails at prestigious NextTee Invitational
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Perform well at the NextTee Invitational and it’s usually a good omen for the rest of the season. Rochester hopes that is the case this year. The Division 1 ninth-ranked Falcons soared to the team title at the Prestigious NextTee Invitational at Oakland […]
BOYS GOLF: State Rankings May 5
Boys Golf (By the coaches association) Division 1 — 1. Novi Detroit Catholic Central; 2. Swartz Creek; 3. Muskegon Mona Shores; 4. Hartland; 5. Battle Creek Lakeview; 6. Farmington; 7. Clarkston; 8. Midland; 9. Rochester; 10. White Lake Lakeland. Division 2 — 1. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood; 2. Marshall; 3. East Lansing; 4. Parma Western; […]
BASEBALL: Holly picking up the pace, sweeps rival Fenton
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter:@LocalSportsFans HOLLY — When Holly captured its first league championship in baseball in 43 seasons last year, the Bronchos started slow and finished strong. Holly eventually overcame a 2-6 start to finish 10-6 in the league and share the crown with Clio. Benny Jackson, Holly’s third-year coach, hopes […]
GIRLS LACROSSE: Rochester rallies past Notre Dame Prep
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester scored four goals in the final four minutes Monday and rallied for a 15-12 non-league victory over visiting Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. The Falcons (6-1-4) were led by four goals each from Kayla Nowicki and Jessica Leininger. Olivia Lord added three goals, while Megan White scored twice and both Anna Mazzara […]
BOYS LACROSSE: Ward’s nine goals leads Clarkston past Holland Christian
CLARKSTON — Connor Ward is one of Michigan’s top lacrosse players. He gave a lesson to Holland Christian on Saturday. Ward score nine goals, believed to be a single-game school record, and added tow assists for good measure in leading the Wolves to a 21-8 victory over Holland Christian. Andrew Williamson and Reid Kaminski added […]
TRACK: Rochester, Lake Orion run to OAA-Red split
Boys Track LAKE ORION 91.5, ROCHESTER 36.5 SHOT PUT: Justin Cathers (LO) 40-7.5; DISCUS: Logan Shadaia (LO) 142-0; HIGH JUMP: Matt Evertz (LO) 5-8; LONG JUMP: Jacob Hatcher (LO) 19-11; 3,200 RELAY: Lake Orion, 8:20.1; 110 HURDLES: Jaylon Carey (R) 17.0; 100: Nash Popovic (R) 11.4; 800 RELAY: Rochester, 1:34.7; 1,600: David Diaz (LO) […]
TRACK: Avondale, Royal Oak race to split
Boys Track AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE 75, ROYAL OAK 53 SHOT PUT: Zachary Purcilly (AHA) 55-10; DISCUS: Zachary Purcilly (AHA) 141-10; HIGH JUMP: Alex Hodges (AHA) 6-2; LONG JUMP: Alex Hodges (AHA) 19-5; 3,200 RELAY: Royal Oak, 8:54.1; 100: Joshuwa Holloman (AHA) 10.8; 800 RELAY: Avondale, 1:36.5; 1,600: Ben Hill (RO) 4:38.1; 400: Kenny Vincent […]
2014 ALL-NORTH OAKLAND AREA BOYS BOWLING: State powers Oxford, Clarkston lead star-studded team
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans This was an exceptional year for boys bowling in the area and the team and individual results back that up. Two local Division 1 schools, Oxford and Clarkston, both reached the final eight in the state after great seasons, while three local teams also finished […]
2014 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION SPRING SPORTS DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENTS
2014 OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION SPRING SPORTS DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENTS BASEBALL OAA RED DIVISION — Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford, Rochester, Rochester Adams, Rochester Stoney Creek OAA WHITE DIVISION — Birmingham Groves, Birmingham Seaholm, Farmington, Farmington Harrison, North Farmington, West Bloomfield OAA BLUE DIVISION — Auburn Hills Avondale, Berkley, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Troy, Troy Athens OAA […]
BOYS LACROSSE: Adams pulls away from Oxford to take OAA-White driver’s seat
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — When learning Rochester Adams would be demoted in the OAA boys lacrosse circles last summer, the retuning players took it personal. The Highlanders are out to make a statement this season. Adams, which was dropped down from the OAA-Red to the OAA-White, took […]
2014 BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES
2014 BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2014 Boys Track and Field Team Capsules for schools located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com. Capsules compiled by Senior Editor Dan Stickradt and staff. For additions or corrections, email to dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Shelby Thompson, first season. 2013 […]
2014 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES
2014 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2014 girls lacrosse team capsules for teams located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com and The Real Deal Sports Magazine. Profiles compiled by Senior Editor Daniel Stickradt based on surveys emailed to coaches. Email updates, scores and other information to Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or Results@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans […]
2014 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES
2014 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2014 boys lacrosse team capsules for teams located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com and The Real Deal Sports Magazine. Profiles compiled by Senior Editor Daniel Stickradt based on surveys emailed to coaches. Email updates, scores and other information to Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or Results@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter […]
TRACK & FIELD: Oxford Elmer Ball Invitational Results
Boys Track 52nd ANNUAL OXFORD ELMER BALL INVITATIONAL (April 26 at Oxford H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Saline, 131.5; 2. (tie) Lake Orion, 92; Walled Lake Central, 92; 4. Birmingham Groves, 51.5; 5. Troy, 44; 6. Bloomfield Hills, 40; 7. Clarkston, 37; 8. Oxford, 36; 9. Romeo, 34; 10. Warren DeLaSalle, 33; 11. (tie) […]
