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TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Avondale cruises past Ferndale University; Troy scorches Lake Orion; Holly rolls Lapeer East

TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Avondale cruises past Ferndale University; Troy scorches Lake Orion; Holly rolls Lapeer East

| January 30, 2013 | Comments (0)

AUBURN HILLS — Behind a 16-7 first-quarter run, Auburn Hills Avondale had no problems with Ferndale University Tuesday, posting a 50-29 non-conference girls basketball victory. The Yellowjackets led 23-15 at the half and used an 1806 third-quarter run to build a 41-21 advantage through three quarters of paly Quinnece Garrison 4 3-4 11; Daja Whiteside […]

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 BOYS BASKETBALL: Power Source: Rochester Adams overwhelms Avondale

BOYS BASKETBALL: Power Source: Rochester Adams overwhelms Avondale

| January 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — There was a slight power outage Tuesday at Rochester Adams. With 4:27 left in the second quarter of the Highlanders’ OAA White Division boys basketball contest with visiting Auburn Hills Avondale, most of the lights went out in the Adams gymnasium with the […]

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MONDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Everest grounds Cristo Rey; Lakes sink Shrine

MONDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Everest grounds Cristo Rey; Lakes sink Shrine

| January 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

CLARKSTON — Behind a 16-1 first quarter, Clarkston Everest Collegiate had no problems Monday with Detroit Cristo Rey. The Mountaineers ended up with a convincing 53-13 CHSL victory. Everest Collegiate (11-3) held Cristo Rey to five or less points in each quarter and led 33-4 at the half and 42-8 through three quarters. Lucia Westrick […]

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MONDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Lapeer Faith hands Rochester Hills Christian first loss; Lake Orion Baptist rolls by Springfield Christian

MONDAY’S BOYS BASKETBALL: Lapeer Faith hands Rochester Hills Christian first loss; Lake Orion Baptist rolls by Springfield Christian

| January 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills Christian suffered the first loss of the boys basketball season Monday, falling to Lapeer Faith Home School, 70-41 in a non-league contest. Luke Gabriel had 22 points and Matt Delong chipped in 13 for the win at home for Faith, which is the top-ranked team in the West Michigan Home […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston downs Avondale to remain the OAA-Red leader

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston downs Avondale to remain the OAA-Red leader

| January 26, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   AUBURN HILLS — Clarkston did not play its best game of the season Friday night. The Wolves proved that they could win a subpar effort. Clarkston opened up the second half with a 10-2 run and maintained at least a five-point lead for the rest of […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holly downs Swartz Creek; Linden drops Brandon

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holly downs Swartz Creek; Linden drops Brandon

| January 26, 2013 | Comments (0)

SWARTZ CREEK — Holly continued one of its best starts in school history, downing Swartz Creek, 39-30, in Flint Metro League girls basketball action Friday. Allyssa Copley had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five steals and five blocks for Holly (11-2, 9-1). Kristen Smith added 10 points for the Bronchos, who remained in second place in […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Stoney Creek escapes Troy’s upset bid

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Stoney Creek escapes Troy’s upset bid

| January 26, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net     ROCHESTER HILLS — Friday’s girls basketball game was all about No. 25 vs. No. 25, Troy’sSydney Heath vs. Rochester Stoney Creek’s Lauren Voss. Heath won in the scoring column, but Voss won on the scoreboard. Troy played its best defensive game of the season but fell just […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake Orion Baptist downs Christian Leadership; Oakland Christian downs Genesee Christian

BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake Orion Baptist downs Christian Leadership; Oakland Christian downs Genesee Christian

| January 26, 2013 | Comments (1)

LAKE ORION — After a slow start, Lake Orion Baptist was able to slowly pull away and defeat Troy Christian Leadership Academy 31-17 in a non-league boys basketball contest. The Lions led 14-8 at the half and 22-12 through three quarters. Mark Dewar finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds and six steals to lead Lake […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL:  Bader’s 11 three-pointers help Oakland sink IUPUI

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Bader’s 11 three-pointers help Oakland sink IUPUI

| January 25, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS  —  It was a record setting night for Oakland University’s Travis Bader. The junior sharpshooter hit a school-record 11 3-pointers and scored a career-high 47 points to lead Oakland past IUPUI 89-71 Thursday night. Bader’s point total is the highest this season by a Division I player, beating a 42-point performance by Tyler […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Rochester Hills Christian soars to third straight FBAC title; Adams down Pontiac to remain perfect; Everest rolls

BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Rochester Hills Christian soars to third straight FBAC title; Adams down Pontiac to remain perfect; Everest rolls

| January 23, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Each of the past two years, Rochester Hills Christian shared the Fundamental Baptist Athletic conference Red Division boys basketball title with Troy Bethany Christian. Both teams finished 7-1 in conference play during those campaigns. Not this time. Rochester Hills proved that there would be no sharing this season by thumping visiting Troy […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rochester Hills clinches third straight FBAC crown; Avondale rolls West Bloomfield; Rochester thumps Lake Orion

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rochester Hills clinches third straight FBAC crown; Avondale rolls West Bloomfield; Rochester thumps Lake Orion

| January 23, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — After winning only one league title in girls basketball in the previous four decades, Rochester Hills Christian put the finishing touches on its third straight conference title Tuesday night. The Eagles closed with a 10-4 run to upend visiting Troy Bethany Christian, 38-31, to clinch the Fundamental Baptist Athletic Conference Black Division […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Oakland Christian works overtime to down Roeper

BOYS BASKETBALL: Oakland Christian works overtime to down Roeper

| January 22, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   BLOOMFIELD HILLS — After graduating seven of its top 10 players from last season, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian has become a model of inconsistency on the basketball court this season. The Lancers have some holes and deficiencies and are fighting for every win they can get […]

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ON THE RISE ... Mr. Basketball candidate James Young takes attention in stride

ON THE RISE … Mr. Basketball candidate James Young takes attention in stride

| January 22, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — James Young heard that there would be some major changes, a fresh start, in his life this past summer. Already a focal point in the college basketball recruiting scene as a top-10 recruit, Young was told by his mother, Tiplance Vernon, that she […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston hands Southfield its first OAA-Red loss

BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston hands Southfield its first OAA-Red loss

| January 20, 2013 | Comments (0)

NOTE: For a photo gallery, visit www.lmckeephotography.com SOUTHFIELD — Clarkston handed Southfield its first OAA Red Division loss of the season, creating a tie atop the league standings. The Wolves held off the host Bluejays 63-57, withstanding a late barrage of three pointers and a 27-16 Southfield run over the final eight minutes. Clarkston opened […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Fitzgerald’s free throws put away Troy

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fitzgerald’s free throws put away Troy

| January 20, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net   WARREN — Troy didn’t have a choice but to foul. But Warren Fitzgerald just kept making free throws. Fitzgerald shot 14-for-17 from the line in the second half to ice a 61-58 win over Troy at the third annual Freedom Classic game Saturday. Both teams played Friday night […]

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COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Oakland's Bethany Watterworth to miss remainder of season

COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Oakland’s Bethany Watterworth to miss remainder of season

| January 20, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER  HILLS —  Preseason Summit League Player of the Year Bethany Watterworth of Oakland University will be out for the remainder of the season, announced OU head coach Beckie Francis. Watterworth averaged over 18 points per game last season, but has missed all of 2012-13 with a back injury, suffered during the offseason. “This is […]

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COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: South Dakota uses late run to tame Oakland

COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: South Dakota uses late run to tame Oakland

| January 20, 2013 | Comments (0)

VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota used a late run to pull away Saturday afternoon and defeat Oakland University, 64-49, in a Summit League women’s basketball game in the Dakota Dome. Tempestt Wilson led the Coyotes (9-10, 4-2) with 17 points and Nicole Seekamp added 15, including three 3-pointers. Polly Harrington had 10 points and seven […]

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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: South Dakota hands Oakland rare home loss

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: South Dakota hands Oakland rare home loss

| January 20, 2013 | Comments (0)

  For more on this story or on Oakland University athletics, visit http://oaklandpostonline.com/2013/01/19/sports/oakland-suffers-first-home-defeat-of-the-season-97-78-to-south-dakota/    or http://oaklandpostonline.com/ BY TIMOTHY PONTZER CORRESPNDENT trpontze@oakland.edu ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University men’s basketball team suffered its first home loss of the season on Saturday night, falling 97-78 to South Dakota in Summit League play. The 19-point margin marked the worst conference […]

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