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PREP GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep recovers to down Divine Child

PREP GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep recovers to down Divine Child

April 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

DEARBORN — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep bounced back from a 1-0 deficit Thursday to topple Dearborn Divine child, 3-1 in a CHSL AA Division girls soccer match. Taylor Timko scored the game-tying and go-ahead goals and Jenn Klei added a goal and an assist for the fighting Irish (4-0-0, 1-0-0). Lindsey Klei added two assists […]

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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

April 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys track and field team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   PACK LEADER: Lake Orion’s TJ Carey (left) […]

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GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

April 5, 2012 | Comments (1)

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys track and field team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com     Auburn Hills Avondale   HEAD COACH: […]

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GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

April 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep girls lacrosse team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   Clarkston HEAD COACH: Stephanie Dellinger, second season. 2011 RECORD: 11-4-0, 5-0-0 […]

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COLLEGE SOCCER: Oakland’s Mitch Hildebrandt signs professional contract

COLLEGE SOCCER: Oakland’s Mitch Hildebrandt signs professional contract

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

  “I couldn’t think of a better place to begin my professional career,” said Hildebrandt. “The entire setup is first class, starting with my teammates who are all great guys and very talented. We also have a great coaching staff headed by Manny Lagos who really knows how to get the best out of all […]

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POLL: What is your favorite sports movie of all time?

POLL: What is your favorite sports movie of all time?

April 3, 2012 | Comments (13)

There are 100s of sports-related movies that have been released over the decades, some more memorable than others.  So what is your favorite of all time? Vote today and see what sports-related movie is the greatest of all time.   [polldaddy poll=6075659]

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland 7-footer Sikora to transfer

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Oakland 7-footer Sikora to transfer

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Redshirt freshman Kyle Sikora has decided to transfer and leave the Oakland basketball team, announced by Greg Kampe on Tuesday. Sikora started in 16 of 33 games played in this past season, leading the team with 23 blocked shots, 12th-best in The Summit League. “I would like to thank Oakland University and […]

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BASEBALL: Power Struggle: Bishop Foley holds off Lake Orion

BASEBALL: Power Struggle: Bishop Foley holds off Lake Orion

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   MADISON HEIGHTS — It was only fitting that two of Oakland County’s premier baseball programs faced off in the opening round of the Oakland County Spring Break Baseball Tournament Monday. Both Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Lake Orion have won at least one state title each […]

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NBA BASKETBALL: Benson to be let go by Golden State

NBA BASKETBALL: Benson to be let go by Golden State

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

 SAN FRANSISCO — Keith Benson’s first stint in the NBA will be a short one. Benson, a 6-foot-11 center and 2011 graduate from Oakland University, won’t resign with the Golden State Warriors later this week when his 10-day contract expires. Benson, who was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks, 48th overall, last […]

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BOWLING: 2012 All-State Teams

BOWLING: 2012 All-State Teams

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Bowling   2012 ALL-STATE BOYS BOWLNG TEAMS DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM — Tylor Green, Davison sr.; Eric Pavlov, Novi Detroit Catholic Central sr.; Jeffrey Pietryka, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley jr.; Drake Csage, Jackson, fr.; Quinton Burnett, Flint Carman-Ainsworth sr. DIVISION 1 ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM — Nicholas Robison, Saline sr.; Shawn Bibee, […]

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Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener

Quick strikes lead Troy past Athens in OAA-Red opener

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — In its season opener last season, Troy defeated Troy Athens on the soccer pitch in a game that featured two legitimate state title contenders. In that game, the Colts scored three goals with in a 15-minute span. Athens, however, did not lose another league […]

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Glover, Bachrouche, Robak to all depart Oakland women’s basketball program

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University head women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis announced on Thursday that Malika Glover, Jenna Bachrouche and Lauren Robak have each decided to leave the Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team. “Malika, Jenna and Lauren have each made the decision to pursue other opportunities,” Francis said. “They are all good people and we […]

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BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney

BASEBALL: Revamped Falcons open with pair of wins at Spring Break tourney

April 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — A year ago, Rochester featured one of the state’s top baseball prospects. The Falcons still finished a trio of games under the five-hundred mark. Gone from that team is several players, most notable Nick Bradley, who played in the MHSBCA East-West All-Star Game […]

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MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP:  Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood

MONDAY’S GIRLS TENNIS ROUNDUP: Notre Dame Prep downs Ladywood

April 3, 2012 | Comments (1)

PONTIAIC NOTRE DAME PREP 6, LIVONIA LADYWOOD 2 SINGLES — 1. Lisa Savagian (NDP) d. Erica Ley 2-6, 6-2, 6-3; 2. Annie Boniface (NDP) d. Nicole Salter 6-2, 6-2;3. Erin Moncrief (NDP) d. Christina Ilitch 5-7,6-2, 7-6(4); 4. Mary Beth Ruona (LL) d. Kelsie Ihm 6-2, 6-2. DOUBLES — 1. Kenzie Kettner-Jenny Thodes (LL) d. […]

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Notre Dame Prep opens soccer season with trio of shutouts

Notre Dame Prep opens soccer season with trio of shutouts

April 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

PONTIAC — Behind a trio of shutouts, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep got off to a fine start to the girls soccer season in the past week. The Fighting Irish blanked Clawson (7-0), Dearborn (3-0) and state power Madison Heights Bishop Foley (4-0). Sophomore Taylor Timko is leading the way with eight goals five assists, as […]

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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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