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Michigan Bucks stun MLS’ Chicago Fire in U.S. Open Cup

Michigan Bucks stun MLS’ Chicago Fire in U.S. Open Cup

| May 29, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   PONTIAC — Throughout its history, the Michigan Bucks have earned the reputation of being a nuisance in the soccer community, largely from teams from higher divisions of U.S. Soccer’s hierarchy. The Bucks furthered that reputation again Tuesday night. Michigan stunned the Chicago Fire of  Major League […]

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SMALL SCHOOL PREP BASEBALL: Bethany Christian looking to defend MACS state title

SMALL SCHOOL PREP BASEBALL: Bethany Christian looking to defend MACS state title

| May 23, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — Field renovations at Troy Bethany Christian have forced the Bruins to play all of its baseball games on the road this season. That hasn’t deterred the Bruins from enjoying another fine season. Now, Bethany Christian is turning to another path of road games in […]

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TEAM CAPSULES DIRECTORY

TEAM CAPSULES DIRECTORY

| May 10, 2012 | Comments (1)

Below are the high school sports team capsules links for the past three school years.   TEAM CAPSULES — SPRING SPORTS 2012 BASEBALL:   http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/17/baseball-team-capsules-2012/   SOFTBALL:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/15/softball-team-capsules-2012/   GIRLS SOCCER:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/10/girls-soccer-team-capsules-2012/   GIRLS SOCCER:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/10/girls-soccer-team-capsules-2012/   GIRLS TENNIS:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/09/girls-tennis-team-capsules-2012/     BOYS GOLF:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/09/boys-golf-team-capsules-2012/   BOYS LACROSSE:  http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/09/boys-lacrosse-team-capsules-2012/   GIRLS LACROSSE: http://northoaklandsports.com/2012/04/04/girls-lacrosse-team-capsules-2012/   BOYS TRACK: […]

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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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Former Oakland star Hamilton ready to take the next step

Former Oakland star Hamilton ready to take the next step

| April 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY GARRETT ELLIOTT STUDENT CORRESPONDENT gtelliot@oakland.edu   ROCHESTER HILLS — His days of being a student-athlete are done, but the work is far from over for former Oakland University basketball player Reggie Hamilton. Hamilton is on the basketball court at the Athletics Center O’Rena — a place that has become home for him the last […]

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College Signings-Oral Commitments

College Signings-Oral Commitments

| April 22, 2012

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 compile feature stories on […]

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HEADED TO THE NEXT LEVEL: College Signings, Oral Commitments

HEADED TO THE NEXT LEVEL: College Signings, Oral Commitments

| April 17, 2012 | 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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BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 17, 2012 | Comments (8)

BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep baseball 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: Tommy Kurzewski, 11th season. 2011 RECORD: 16-11, 8-8 […]

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COLLEGE SIGNINGS-ORAL COMMITMENTS

COLLEGE SIGNINGS-ORAL COMMITMENTS

| April 15, 2012 | Comments (0)

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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SOFTBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012

SOFTBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 15, 2012 | Comments (3)

SOFTBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep softball 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: Gary Harlan, first season. 2011 RECORD: 15-15, 4-6 OAA […]

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BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| April 9, 2012 | Comments (4)

BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys 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: Brian Kaminskas 2011 RECORD: 18-2-0, 6-1-0 OAA Red Division […]

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OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP: North Dakota State blanks Oakland; Trolla to depart

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP: North Dakota State blanks Oakland; Trolla to depart

| March 25, 2012 | Comments (3)

ROCHESTER HILLS – Erin Galloway had a base hit and Jackie Kisman added a base knock as the Oakland Softball team (3-18, 1-8) fell in the series finale to North Dakota State (22-11, 6-0) with a final score of 6-0 at the OU Softball Field Saturday afternoon. “This was a tough game today against a […]

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L’Anse Creuse North knocks down Lake Orion to reach Final Four

L’Anse Creuse North knocks down Lake Orion to reach Final Four

| March 22, 2012 | Comments (8)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   DETROIT — With neither team being ranked in the top 20 entering the postseason, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North boys basketball coach was asked Tuesday night if his Crusaders or Lake Orion were Cinderella stories. Don’t tell that to L’Anse Creuse North. The Crusaders have now extended […]

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Oakland’s Hamilton named Lou Henson All-America

Oakland’s Hamilton named Lou Henson All-America

| March 21, 2012 | Comments (2)

BOSTON — Oakland’s Reggie Hamilton was named to the 2012 Lou Henson All-America team, announced by CollegeInsider.com. Hamilton, a native of Chicago, leads the nation in scoring at 26.3 points per game. Hamilton has the Golden Grizzlies in the semifinals of the CIT Postseason tournament. He tallied a Summit League record919 points this season and […]

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Oakland cooks up some 'Rice', advances to CollegeInsider semifinals

Oakland cooks up some ‘Rice’, advances to CollegeInsider semifinals

| March 21, 2012 | Comments (1)

By DAN FENNER CORRESPONDENT Special to NorthOaklandSports.com ROCHESTER — Three games, three wins. latest victim of Oakland’s inspired run to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament semifinals was Rice University on Tuesday night, as the Grizzlies survived to win, 77-70, thanks to the dominance they displayed in the first half. Oakland was a team possessed in the first […]

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AOTW: New Hampshire-bound Duffey savors moment of state championship run

AOTW: New Hampshire-bound Duffey savors moment of state championship run

| March 20, 2012 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   EAST LANSING — When Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes girls basketball program walked off the court at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center Saturday afternoon, several individuals involved enjoyed the special moments. While the Lakers celebrated its rare third straight Class D girls basketball title, it […]

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OU’s Hamilton named NABC All-District

OU’s Hamilton named NABC All-District

| March 19, 2012 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland’s Reggie Hamilton was selected to the 2012 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I All-District 12 first team, announced by the NABC on Wednesday. Hamilton, a native of Chicago, leads the nation in scoring at close to 26 points per game. Joining Hamilton on the All-District 12 first team was […]

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Oakland rolls past Buffalo into CollegeInsider.com Elite Eight

Oakland rolls past Buffalo into CollegeInsider.com Elite Eight

| March 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN FENNER CORRESPONDENT Special to NorthOaklandSports.com ROCHESTER — No, it isn’t the NCAA Tournament, but for Oakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe and his players, the CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament is not being taken lightly. Coming off a convincing victory over Bowling Green on Wednesday, the Golden Grizzlies followed up with one of their best […]

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