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FRIDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE: Rochester edges Rochester Adams

FRIDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE: Rochester edges Rochester Adams

May 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester overcame an early 2-0 deficit and defeated visiting Rochester Adams 8-6 Friday in a non-conference girls lacrosse match Led by 14 saves by goalie Aly Rosenau and an outstanding defensive effort by Kirsten Laux, the Falcons picked up single goals from Samantha Blair, Jordin Pardoski, Kylie Gray, Tara Kenny, Katie Krako, […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Oakland Christian boots rival Northwest

GIRLS SOCCER: Oakland Christian boots rival Northwest

May 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

AUBURN  HILLS — Three different players scored goals and Auburn Hills Oakland Christian toppled Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 3-0 in MIAC girls soccer action Friday night. Darcy Johnston scored the game-winning goal, while Maddie Miller and Rachel TerMarsch also scored for the Lancers (5-1-1). Tori Johnsy, Erin Washington and Amber Harrison picked up assists, Faith […]

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FRIDAY’S BOYS LACROSSE: Clarkston holds off Adams to inch closer to league title

FRIDAY’S BOYS LACROSSE: Clarkston holds off Adams to inch closer to league title

May 4, 2012 | Comments (1)

CLARKSTON — Clarkston’ s boys lacrosse team is now one win away from clinching the coveted OAA Red Division title. After finishing second in the league last season at 6-1-0, the Wolves moved to 6-0 with an 12-10 victory over host Rochester Adams Friday night. Clarkston led 6-3 after the first quarter and 7-6 at […]

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WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE: Rochester routs North Farmington to clinch OAA White Division title; Farmington dusts Oxford

WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS LACROSSE: Rochester routs North Farmington to clinch OAA White Division title; Farmington dusts Oxford

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

FARMINGTON HILLS — Rochester solidified its hold on first place in the OAA White with a 17-6 OAA White Division road victory over North Farmington-Harrison Unified Wednesday. The Falcons (9-1-0, 4-0-0) were led by five goals from Katie Krako and four more from Jessica Leininger. Jordin Pardoski added two goals, while Kylie Gray, Tara Kenny, […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Troy bounces back to boot Stoney Creek

GIRLS SOCCER: Troy bounces back to boot Stoney Creek

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   ROCHESTER HILLS — When Troy senior Alyssa Cabelof set her feet and blasted Troy’s first goal into the left corner of the net Tuesday, Troy girls soccer coach Brian Zawislak did something he doesn’t normally do: He sprung off the bench after the goal and celebrated. “I haven’t […]

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: Ryan ties record in Oakland’s loss to Northwestern

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Ryan ties record in Oakland’s loss to Northwestern

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

EVANSTON, Ill. – Tim Ryan tied the career stolen base record, but Oakland lost, 6-0, to Northwestern on Wednesday at Rocky Miller Park. Ryan also had three hits to lead the Golden Grizzlies’ offensive effort. “While I’m disappointed with the loss, I thought we had a lot of guys throw well today,” said Oakland head […]

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SOFTBALL: Lake Orion earns split with rival Clarkston

SOFTBALL: Lake Orion earns split with rival Clarkston

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION — After a tough spurt to open the season, Lake Orion is beginning to establish itself as one of the area’s top softball teams. The Dragons posted a split with arch-rival Clarkston Wednesday on the softball diamond, remaining in which is now just a […]

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 SOFTBALL: Brandon splits with Lapeer West; Notre Dame Prep haunts Richard; Rochester sweeps Oxford

SOFTBALL: Brandon splits with Lapeer West; Notre Dame Prep haunts Richard; Rochester sweeps Oxford

May 2, 2012 | Comments (1)

LAPEER — Ortonville Brandon took Game 1 and Lapeer West won Game 2 in a Flint Metro League softball double-header Tuesday. Brandon collected 15 hits in the opener, to back the nine-hitter by pitcher Christina Mihalick, who stuck out three. Genna Oertel finished 3-for-3, scored a run and drove in another, Miranda Zimmerman was 2-for-4, […]

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TRACK RESULTS: Adams sweeps Rochester; Clarkston runs past Oxford for double win

TRACK RESULTS: Adams sweeps Rochester; Clarkston runs past Oxford for double win

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track   TROY 67, PONTIAC 61 (Tuesday at Troy)  SHOT PUT: Mike Powell (T) 44-8; DISCUS: Mike Dello (T) 107-6; Marco Roosevelt (P) 6-2; LONG JUMP: Jeff Hollis (P) 19-5; 3200 RELAY: Troy, 9:19.0; 100 HURDLES: Jarius Washington (P) 15.5; 100: Jared Brown (O) 11.9; 800 RELAY: Pontiac, NTA; 1,600 Mike Schenk (T) 5:00.1;400 RELAY: […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Troy blanks rival Athens; Roberts nets hat trick for Clarkston; Andover shuts out Oxford

GIRLS SOCCER: Troy blanks rival Athens; Roberts nets hat trick for Clarkston; Andover shuts out Oxford

May 2, 2012 | Comments (1)

TROY — Troy remained in second place in the OAA Red Division girls soccer race with a 3-0 shutout of rival Troy Athens to post the regular seasons sweep of the Red Hawks. Irene Young and Erin Wrubel tallied for Troy in the first half, while Maddie Hirsch scored in the second half, for the […]

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GIRLS TENNIS: Avondale swats Southfield; Clarkston doubles up Andover

GIRLS TENNIS: Avondale swats Southfield; Clarkston doubles up Andover

May 2, 2012 | Comments (4)

AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE 7, SOUTHFIELD 1 SINGLES: 1. Lauren Hughes (S) beat Fallon Richie 6-0, 6-0; 2. Nitha Abraham (A) d. Courtney Floyd 6-1, 6-1; 3. Amy Swanson (A) d. Kiara Bryant 6-3, 6-2; 4. Cristina Sonu (A) d. Tyiesha Woods 6-1, 6-0. DOUBLES: Nicole Hermiz-Sara Mulders (A) d. Autumn Dalton-Taylor Tinsley 6-1, 6-1; Dani […]

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TUESDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Clarkston blanks Farmington

TUESDAY’S LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Clarkston blanks Farmington

May 2, 2012 | Comments (1)

FARMINGTON — Six players scored goals and five recorded assists and Clarkston’s boys lacrosse team remained atop the OAA Red Division standings with an 11-0 victory Tuesday over host Farmington. The Wolves scored two in the first, five in the second and two goals each in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Travis Craft scored […]

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BOYS GOLF: Holiday Inn Express Tournament Results

BOYS GOLF: Holiday Inn Express Tournament Results

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TOURNAMENT (April 30 at Orchard Lake Country Club, par 72) TEAM SCORES — 1. Plymouth, 305; 2. Birmingham Brother Rice, 307; Novi Detroit Catholic Central ‘Blue’, 311; 4. (tie) North Farmington, 312; Jackson Lumen Christi, 312; Pinckney, 312; 7. (tie) Rochester Adams, 316; Lake Orion, 316; 9. Hanover-Horton, 318; 10. White Lake […]

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GIRLS LACROSSE: Bloomfield Hills cruises past Lake Orion

GIRLS LACROSSE: Bloomfield Hills cruises past Lake Orion

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

LAKE ORION — Bloomfield Hills United showcased some offensive prowess Wednesday night, taking down Lake Orion 20-9 in an OAA Red Division girls lacrosse contest. Margaret Metzger finished with six goals and one assist to pace Bloomfield Hills. Maria D’Angelo added five goals and one assist and Blair Osgood tallied two goals for United.. Maddie […]

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COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Oakland seniors shine on Senior Day in sweep of Windsor

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Oakland seniors shine on Senior Day in sweep of Windsor

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Senior Leah DiCristofaro blasted a three-run home run, senior Colleen Zimmerman drove in two runs and senior Brittany Doyle threw a complete game as the OU seniors shined on Senior Day for the Oakland softball team, beating  Western Ontario, 9-3 and 10-1, Tuesday afternoon at the OU Softball Field. “These were two […]

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps Western Illinois to up win streak to seven games

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps Western Illinois to up win streak to seven games

April 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Mike Carson was 6-for-9 and drove in six runs to help Oakland sweep a Summit League doubleheader, 11-10 and 8-1, against Western Illinois at the OU Baseball Field on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies clinched the series win over WIU and extended a seven-game winning streak. “Today’s sweep and earning a series win […]

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BOYS LACROSSE: Clarkston hammers St. Francis; Troy tames Walled Lake Northern

BOYS LACROSSE: Clarkston hammers St. Francis; Troy tames Walled Lake Northern

April 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Eight different players found the back of the net and Clarkston moved to 6-2 on the season with a 9-4 non-conference boys lacrosse victory over Toledo St. Francis Saturday. Clarkston scored four in the first and eight in the second for a 12-4 halftime lead. The Wolves outscored St. Francis 5-3 in the […]

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SOFTBALL: Red Hawks win Athens Relays

SOFTBALL: Red Hawks win Athens Relays

April 29, 2012 | Comments (1)

TROY — Behind a 40-run outburst, Troy Athens finished unbeaten at the Athens Relays Softball Tournament Saturday to claim the title on its own diamond. The Red Hawks downed Warren Mott (12-1), Bloomfield Hills Andover (23-4) and Southfield Christian (5-2) to prevail. In its opener, Melissa Palmer was 4-for-4 with two RBI, six stolen bases […]

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