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Robak’s 37-point outburst paces WOLL past Shrine

Robak’s 37-point outburst paces WOLL past Shrine

January 26, 2011 | Comments (1)

WATERFORD — Lauren Robak showed the rest of the state Tuesday what she is quyite capable of doing if unguarded on the basketball court. The Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes senior and Oakland University recruit poured in a game-high 37 points in leading the Lakers to 82-57 thrashing of Royal Oak Shrine Catholic in […]

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Lancers pull away from rival Northwest to remain perfect

Lancers pull away from rival Northwest to remain perfect

January 26, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Auburn Hills Oakland Christian received a scare Tuesday night from one of its rivals — for just a half. The state-ranked Lancers used a 22-6 run in the third quarter to break open a tight, one-point game at the half to post a 70-47 victory over […]

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VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT: Rochester College

VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT: Rochester College

January 26, 2011 | Comments (1)

Below is a video of Rochester College, one of the yearly advertisers for www.northoaklandsports.com . For advertising information, contact the following: WEB ADDRESS: http://northoaklandsports.com PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM: Stickradt Media Group ON-LINE SPORTS NEWSPAPER: http://northoaklandsports.com BUSINESS NUMBER / MAIN SWITCHBOARD: (248) 812-1051 FAST FACTS: The Stickradt Media Group is a Sportswriting Public Relations firm founded in […]

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Do you have video you wish to submit?

Do you have video you wish to submit?

January 26, 2011 | Comments (1)

Got Video? Do you have video of a local high school varsity, college, youth/club or recreational league? Feel free to send us the youtube link for publication consideration. We will be running video links later this winter season. For details, e-mail Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Comeback daily to www.northoaklandsports.com, home of over 4 […]

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Boys Swimming Results Jan. 25

Boys Swimming Results Jan. 25

January 26, 2011 | Comments (0)

Boys Swimming CLARKSTON 103, WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 83 200 MEDLEY RELAY: Clarkston (Steven Nelson, Kenneth Stelpflug, Mike Kamp, Kyle Inch) 1:48.53; 200 FREESTYLE: Jakob Barnard (N) 1:55.26; 200 IM: Isaac Young (C) 2:18.22; 50 FREESTYLE:  Steven Nelson (C) 22.61; DIVING: Joe Zendejas (C) 191.30; 100 BUTTERFLY: Ken Stelpflug (C) 54.97; 100 FREESTYLE: Alex Gaucher (N) […]

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PREP STATE RANKINGS — Jan. 24

PREP STATE RANKINGS — Jan. 24

January 26, 2011 | Comments (2)

PREP STATE RANKINGS Sports newspaper www.northoaklandsports.com will publish state rankings each week. Forward copies by e-mail to senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Boys Bowling (By the coaches association) Division 1 — 1. Davison; 2. Novi Detroit Catholic Central; 3. Monroe; 4. Utica Ford II; 5. Flushing; 6. Taylor Truman;  7. Macomb Dakota; 8. Utica; […]

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Oakland tankers pulls off trifecta

Oakland tankers pulls off trifecta

January 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

ELMHURST, Ill. – Oakland made it a clean sweep as junior Marcella Barretta and freshman Amr el Sayed were named the Summit League Swimming and Diving Athletes of the Week, announced the league office Tuesday afternoon. This is the third straight week that Oakland has swept the award. Barretta and el Sayed win the award for […]

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Oakland finishes first, second at Kenyon Quad

Oakland finishes first, second at Kenyon Quad

January 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

GAMBIER, Ohio – Eighteen top-two finishes led the way for the Oakland University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on the final day of the Kenyon Quad Meet, Saturday morning. On the men’s side, Oakland scored 672 points to win by 147 points over Kenyon College.  Rounding out the scoring was Ashland with 200.5 […]

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Oakland holds North Dakota State to 17 second-half points in 60-48 triumph

Oakland holds North Dakota State to 17 second-half points in 60-48 triumph

January 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

FARGO, N.D. – Junior Sharise Calhoun had 18 points to lead the Oakland University women’s basketball team to a 60-48 win over North Dakota State on Saturday at the Bison Sports Arena. The Golden Grizzlies held the Bison scoreless for a 7:49 stretch and allowed just 17 second-half points. “It’s really fun to watch when […]

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OU’s Cleverley named The Summit League Track and Field Athlete of the Week

OU’s Cleverley named The Summit League Track and Field Athlete of the Week

January 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

ELMHURST, Ill.  – After breaking school records on back-to-back days, Autumn Cleverley has been named The Summit League Indoor Track and Field Female Athlete of the Week announced the league office Tuesday afternoon. “It’s really neat that Autumn was honored for her accomplishments,” said head coach Paul Rice.  “Breaking one school record is tough enough.  […]

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Oakland sets all-time Summit League record with 17th straight conference win

Oakland sets all-time Summit League record with 17th straight conference win

January 25, 2011 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com FARGO, N.D. — Streaks com in all sizes. For Oakland University’s men’s basketball team, the Golden Grizzlies current streak is longer than any other in conference history. Oakland captured its 17th straight regular season Summit League win Saturday night —20th straight including the three conference tournament wins last season […]

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Blue turf given green light at Oxford

Blue turf given green light at Oxford

January 25, 2011 | Comments (4)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com OXFORD — Finally, turf will be arriving in Oxford. The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to except a financial gift donation, plus money already raised by the public, to allow installation of a blue turf inside the track at the high school athletics stadium. […]

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Girls Basketball: Eagles remain unbeaten with victory over Springfield Christian: Northwest rolls

Girls Basketball: Eagles remain unbeaten with victory over Springfield Christian: Northwest rolls

January 24, 2011 | Comments (1)

ROCHESTER HILLS — The perfect record remains for Rochester Hills Christian. The Eagles moved to 8-0 on the year, 5-0 in the FBAC Red Division with a 49-33 victory over Clarkston Springfield Christian in girls basketball play. Caroline Milsk led a balanced attack for Rochester Hills with 13 points and six steals. Megan Steiner added […]

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Stoney Creek gets defensive on Lake Orion

Stoney Creek gets defensive on Lake Orion

January 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com LAKE ORION — Already far removed from the OAA White Division title chance, both Lake Orion and Rochester Stoney Creek were both searching for more than just a win Friday, but a building block for the rest of the season. Stoney Creek found both. The Cougars dominated the first […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Young’s free throw helps Troy grab OAA-White lead; Rochester rebounds to thump Groves

BOYS BASKETBALL: Young’s free throw helps Troy grab OAA-White lead; Rochester rebounds to thump Groves

January 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

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 […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston finds groove in rout of North Farmington; Oakland Christian escapes Inter-City Baptist

BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Clarkston finds groove in rout of North Farmington; Oakland Christian escapes Inter-City Baptist

January 22, 2011 | Comments (1)

FARMINGTON HILLS — Clarkston has kind of become the Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Jive of the OAA basketball world. Three days after being thumped by Pontiac, the Wolves were the ones administering the beatdown on host North Farmington. Clarkston came out of the gate with a 19-4 run and never looked back with a 66-35 […]

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Noruk scores 20 in return to lift Lake Orion Baptist

Noruk scores 20 in return to lift Lake Orion Baptist

January 21, 2011 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com LAKE ORION — Welcome back, James Noruk. The junior guard from Lake Orion Baptist made his season debut Thursday after being ineligible for the first semester, scoring a game-high 20 points in leading the Lions to a 48-41 Fundamental Baptist Athletic Conference Red Division victory over visiting Clinton Township […]

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Oakland moves Summit League win streak to 16 with victory at South Dakota State

Oakland moves Summit League win streak to 16 with victory at South Dakota State

January 21, 2011 | Comments (1)

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Oakland University made history Thursday night. Senior Keith Benson scored a season-high 28 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked three shots to lead five Oakland players in double figures to tie the all-time Summit League record with 16 straight league wins in a 97-88 defeat over South Dakota State University on Thursday […]

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