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COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland edges ND State, clinches Summit League tourney berth
FARGO, N.D. – Oakland proved that it’s not how you start, but how you finish a season. The golden Grizzlies overcame a disastrous 3-15 start on the baseball diamond to reach the Summit League tournament for the second straight season. Jeff Gorecki and Russell Luxton did not allow an earned run, as Oakland edged, 2-1, […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Warriors fall in national semifinals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — One dream season continued Thursday afternoon and another ended in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Small College World Series. Spaulding College (Ky.) scored a run in the bottom of the ninth to oust Rochester College, 4-3, in the national semifinals at Robin Roberts Baseball Stadium. Derek Ferch was hit by a […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Rochester College reached USCAA national semis
SPRINGIFELD, Ill. — Rochester College has reached the Final Four in multiple sports in recent years. The Warriors baseball team joined the fray Wednesday night. RC cruised past Clarkston State CC, 6-1, to reach the United State Collegiate Athletic Association Small College World Series Final Four and clinch no worse than third in the 10-school […]
BASEBALL: Lahser gets the best of Troy
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT j.lourim@comcast.net BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the bottom of the seventh inning with the winning run 90 feet from home plate, Troy senior pitcher Tyler Horne didn’t have to think. “That wasn’t one that you think about,” Horne said. “You just react and make the […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Hacias sets record as Rochester College routs OSL
ROCHESTER HILLS — Ryan Chpka recorded the first home run of his career and Alex Hacias the school record for hits in a single season, as Rochester College routed visiting Ohio State-Lima Monday, 24-8, in non-conference baseball action. Hacias entered the game just one hit away from inking his name in the RC record books. […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland holds on for 4-2 victory over South Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Jeff Gorecki and Russell Luxton combined for an outstanding pitching performance for Oakland (19-26, 10-3) in a 4-2 victory over South Dakota State (14-28-1, 3-10) on Saturday at Erv Huether Field. It was the eighth consecutive win in league play for the Golden Grizzlies, who opened the weekend tied for first place […]
BASEBALL: Lancers drub league-leading Plymouth Christian
PLYMOUTH — Auburn Hills Oakland Christian tallies Plymouth Christian in the MIAC Red Division standings. The Lancers did make a statement Monday that the they pan on staying in the hunt for the conference title. Oakland Christian blasted league-leading Plymouth Christian, 18-6, to move to 6-1 in league play. Plymouth Christian is 7-1. Josh Crane […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Warriors advance to USCAA World Series tourney
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester College is back in the show. The Warriors’ baseball team has qualified for their second straight United States Collegiate Athletic Association Small College World Series this year which begins this week in Springfield, Ill. The USCAA unveiled the 2012 Small College World Series field and Rochester College, under the direction of […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Ryan ties record in Oakland’s loss to Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. – Tim Ryan tied the career stolen base record, but Oakland lost, 6-0, to Northwestern on Wednesday at Rocky Miller Park. Ryan also had three hits to lead the Golden Grizzlies’ offensive effort. “While I’m disappointed with the loss, I thought we had a lot of guys throw well today,” said Oakland head […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps Western Illinois to up win streak to seven games
ROCHESTER HILLS — Mike Carson was 6-for-9 and drove in six runs to help Oakland sweep a Summit League doubleheader, 11-10 and 8-1, against Western Illinois at the OU Baseball Field on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies clinched the series win over WIU and extended a seven-game winning streak. “Today’s sweep and earning a series win […]
PREP BASEBALL: Lutheran Northwest trying to emulate last year’s diamond performance
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Last June, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest put it all together in the postseason, making a run to the Division 4 baseball state quarterfinals. It was the fourth trip to the stage dating back to 2004, when the Crusaders won their first and only […]
PREP BASEBALL: Northwest downs Southfield Christian; Oakland Christian pounds Lutheran South
ROCHESTER HILLS — Behind another offensive onslaught, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest continued its hot start with a 13-3, six-inning victory Tuesday over Southfield Christian in MIAC Blue Division play. Justin Novack went 3-for-5 with three RBI to pace the Crusaders (-2). Chad Cook finished 2-for-3, scored twice and swiped four bases for Northwest, while Ian […]
FML BASEBALL: Brandon splits with Clio
CLIO — Ortonville Brandon won the first game and Clio gained its revenge in the nightcap in a flint Metro League twinbill Monday. Brandon won Game 1 by an 11-5 count, with the tigers earning a 9-8 win in Game 2. In the opener, Brandon led 3-2 through three innings before erupting for eight runs […]
MONDAY’S PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Lake Orion shows no mercy on Clarkston; Adams downs Rochester
CLARKSTON — Lake Orion continued its league-leading pace Monday and downed Clarkston, 14-1, in an OAA Red Division baseball game. The Dragons (9-5, 4-0) scored two in the first, one in the third, one in the fourth, five in the sixth and five more in the seventh and collected 17 hits on the day. Clarkston […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Oakland sweeps double-header from Nebraska-Omaha
ROCHESTER HILLS — Jeff Gorecki pitched a complete-game win in the opener and a late rally in game two to help Oakland University earn a double-header sweep of visiting Nebraska-Omaha. Oakland won the opener 4-1 and came back to earn a 4-3 win in the nightcap at the OU Baseball Field.. The Golden Grizzlies’ pitching […]
SATURDAY’S BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Avondale sweeps Stoney Creek; Notre Dame Prep, Lutheran Northwest both win pair
ROCHESTER HILLS — Two of the best baseball teams in the four-division Oakland Activities Association hooked up for a OAA crossover twinbill Saturday and visiting Avondale pulled off the sweep. Avondale won Game 1 by a 5-4 count, then erupted for a 13-5 victory in Game 2. Mitch Robinson pitched three relief innings with three […]
Prep Baseball State Rankings
PREP STATE RANKINGS Digital sports publication www.northoaklandsports.com will publish state rankings each week. Forward copies by e-mail to senior editor dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to results@northoaklandsports.com. MORE RANKINGS: http://northoaklandsports.com/category/high-school/state-rankings/ Baseball (By the coaches association) Division 1 — 1. Macomb Dakota; 2. Birmingham Brother Rice; 3. Bay City Western; 4. Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse; 5. Rockford; 6. […]
BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULES 2012
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 […]
