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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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MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP:  Athens rolls over Holly; Oxford whitewashes Walled Lake

MONDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Athens rolls over Holly; Oxford whitewashes Walled Lake

| March 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

HOLLY — Troy Athens opened up the girls soccer season with a new coach and a roster of mostly new players. The Red Hawks still finished up with the same winning tradition. Athens rolled past host Holly, 8-1, at the Carl Richter Campus in a non-conference game. Kendall Wachowski scored four times to lead Athens […]

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TEAM TRYOUTS — March, 2012

TEAM TRYOUTS — March, 2012

| March 14, 2012 | Comments (1)

TEAM TRYOUTS GREG GRANT BASKETBALL CLUB There will be an open tryout for ninth grade girls interested in laying with the Greg Grant Basketball Club two AAU teams. There will be an open gym workout on March 1 0 from 2-4 p.m. at Oakland Christian High School in Auburn Hills, 3075 Shimmons. Cost is $5 […]

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Back in the Final Four: Lakes cruises past Michigan Lutheran Seminary to reach state semis once again

Back in the Final Four: Lakes cruises past Michigan Lutheran Seminary to reach state semis once again

| March 13, 2012 | Comments (7)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter:@LocalSportsFans   WATERFORD — As the two-time defending state champions in Class D, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes’ girls basketball has played with a chip on its shoulder all season. Despite a tough schedule, the Lakers have were only able to finish seventh in the final Associated Press […]

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The journey: Everest Collegiate responds to baptism under fire with fine third season

The journey: Everest Collegiate responds to baptism under fire with fine third season

| March 12, 2012 | Comments (6)

CLARKSTON — Sometimes the odds are stacked against you, especially when the numbers are not there to support it. Ann Lowney has had to face that at Clarkston Everest Collegiate, which added a high school four years ago. It’s been a climb, but a somewhat surprising rapid climb towards the top despite being such a […]

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AOTW: Dubay is Rochester Hills Christian’s three-sport sparkplug

AOTW: Dubay is Rochester Hills Christian’s three-sport sparkplug

| March 2, 2012 | Comments (3)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Allise Dubay had a decision to make four years ago. Stay at a small school and play three sports or go to a large high school and probably play just one sport. She chose the small-school route and has never regretted it. Dubay is now a […]

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Lake Orion downs Clarkston for second straight OAA hockey tournament title

Lake Orion downs Clarkston for second straight OAA hockey tournament title

| February 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

BIRMINGHAM — Three weeks ago, Lake Orion thought it clinched the regular season title of the Oakland Activities Association Red Division hockey race. The Dragons defeated Clarkston, 2-1, in overtime, in front of a packed house at the Detroit Skate club. Due to league by-laws, the game was switched to a tie as teams are […]

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SPORTS SHORTS: Rochester’s Rawling, Lake Orion’s Schrauben honored by MHSAA in Scholar-Athlete Award Scholarship program

SPORTS SHORTS: Rochester’s Rawling, Lake Orion’s Schrauben honored by MHSAA in Scholar-Athlete Award Scholarship program

| February 24, 2012 | Comments (0)

EAST LANSING — The Michigan High School Athletic Association has selected 13 student-athletes from Class A member schools to receive scholarships through its Scholar-Athlete Award program. Farm Bureau Insurance, in its 22nd year of sponsoring the award, will give a $1,000 college scholarship to 32 individuals who represent their member school in at least one […]

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SPORTS SHORTS: Notre Dame Prep’s Gaynor, Barron honored by MHSAA

SPORTS SHORTS: Notre Dame Prep’s Gaynor, Barron honored by MHSAA

| February 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

Two seniors at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep earned scholarships through the Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award program. Sara Barron and Nathaniel Gaynor were among only nine in the entire state chosen by MHSAA in Class B. Overviews of both Barron and Gaynor follow:   Sara Marie Barron (Oakland Township): Expects to graduate with nine […]

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SIGNING DAY 2012: Oxford sends 14 athletes to the collegiate ranks

SIGNING DAY 2012: Oxford sends 14 athletes to the collegiate ranks

| February 8, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   OXFORD —With a record number, Oxford High School has announced that 14 student-athletes from the Class of 2012 have signed letters-of-intent to play sports at the collegiate level. Each athlete signed as part of the school’s Winter Signing Period ceremony on Monday. Among the group are Cassie Edgemon […]

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SIGNING DAY 2012: Latest update of athletes heading to the collegiate level

SIGNING DAY 2012: Latest update of athletes heading to the collegiate level

| February 8, 2012 | Comments (2)

Know of a student-athlete that has signed a letter of intent, made an oral commitment, agreed to terms for a walk-on position or is currently playing collegiate sports from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage region? Please feel free to submit information about any local athletes. Include photos and contact information and we will do feature stories on […]

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SIGNING DAY 2012: Athens sends five to collegiate ranks

SIGNING DAY 2012: Athens sends five to collegiate ranks

| February 3, 2012 | Comments (1)

TROY — Five student-athletes for Troy Athens signed national letters of intent Wednesday at a school ceremony. The Red Hawks sent one football player to the Division ranks, as Andrew Aurand signed with Western Michigan University. Brandon Neal signed with Adrian College for football, Rachel Senopole singed with Olivet College for soccer, Jake Spinke is […]

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All-Area Teams Directory

All-Area Teams Directory

| January 4, 2012 | Comments (2)

[polldaddy poll=5810775] Below are the links for the high school all-area teams from December, 2009, to January,2011. In the fall of 2011, Digital Daily www.northoaklandsports.com added Holly, Ortonville Brandon and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep high school. Previously in January of 2011, NOS expanded to include Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes. NorthOaklandSports was founded in […]

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YEAR IN REVIEW: It will be hard to top the magical moments of 2011?

YEAR IN REVIEW: It will be hard to top the magical moments of 2011?

| January 2, 2012 | Comments (7)

When looking back at the year gone by, it’s hard to really place a ranking order of some of the great sports moments. It truly goes down to just a matter of opinion. It could be your favorite local high school team or athlete, college team, professional team, either here or overseas, or it could […]

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2011 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES

2011 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES

| December 30, 2011 | Comments (7)

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES Below are the boys basketball team capsules for teams in the AdaVan Media Group’s www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Additional information can be sent to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans 2010-11 CAPSULES: http://northoaklandsports.com/2010/12/15/boys-basketball-team-capsules-2010-2011/ MORE BASKETBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Basketball&x=13&y=12 Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Jeff Borja, second season. LAST SEASON’S […]

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HEADED TO THE NEXT LEVEL: College signings, committments

HEADED TO THE NEXT LEVEL: College signings, committments

| December 27, 2011 | Comments (3)

Know of a student-athlete that has signed a letter of intent, made an oral commitment, agreed to terms for a walk-on position or is currently playing collegiate sports from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage region? Please feel free to submit information about any local athletes. Include photos and contact information and we will do feature stories on […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2011-12

GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2011-12

| December 14, 2011 | Comments (2)

GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES Below are the girls basketball team capsules for the schools in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. For additions, e-mail senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. SCHOOL: Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Dave Muzynski, fourth season. LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 22-3, 14-0 OAA White Division (First). STATE TOURNAMENT: District champs, Lost in Class A […]

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PREP HOCKEY: Rochester skates past Liggett; Avondale ices Notre Dame Prep

PREP HOCKEY: Rochester skates past Liggett; Avondale ices Notre Dame Prep

| November 23, 2011 | Comments (2)

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Evan Asuncion turned in his soccer cleats for his hockey skates and has still been able to find his scoring touch. The Rochester High sophomore had a goal and an assist to lead Rochester United to a 3-2 victory Tuesday over Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett. Dylan Oppenheiser and Brent Boudreau […]

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