BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans LAPEER — Claire Nowicki had seen enough. Ditto for Sydney Hasenfratz and Elizabeth Adams and the rest of Clarkston’s deep well of hitters. After a disastrous first set where Clarkston blew a 19-13 advantage, the state-ranked Wolves regained the momentum and returned to their winning ways in […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MACOMB TWP. — After nearly a two-month wait, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is again marching on to the Final Four. The state-ranked Fighting Irish advanced to their fourth straight Division state semifinals Tuesday after tripping up Warren Regina, 3-0, in a match played at Macomb L’Anse Creuse […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — Royal Oak Shrine Catholic accomplished some things Saturday that nobody has been able to do all season against Clarkston Everest Collegiate. One is to lead at halftime and two, keep the Mountaineers’ high-powered offense off the scoreboard during the first two quarters. All that did […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Romeo proved Friday that sometimes the best offense is an incredible defense. The Bulldogs stunned previously-unbeaten Rochester Stoney Creek, 45-27, Friday by gaining great field position all night and scoring with quick strikes. Romeo forced five turnovers — which led to 35 points — […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans NORTH BRANCH — Simply put, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and North Branch have a classic rivalry going in the sport of girls volleyball. The latest chapter Thursday night was another epic battle between the Class B/Division 2 state powerhouse programs. Notre Dame Prep outlasted North Branch in […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Clarkston has been building for this season for many years. The fruits are finally being harvested. The Wolves captured their first Division 1 regional crown since winning back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011 Thursday night to remain in the hunt for the ultimate prize. […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans AUBURN HILLS — Even with the type of season that Auburn Hills Oakland Christian has displayed on the volleyball court, first-year coach Brian Theut wasn’t sure if he’s had everybody on the same page at the same time this season. That changed Thursday night. The Division 4 […]
COLLEGE NATIONAL LETTER-OF-INTENT 2020-2021 Athletes that have signed or committed to play collegiate athletics in any sport from high schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. Email senior editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to results@northoaklandsports.com CLASS OF 2021 AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE AUBURN HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AUBURN HILLS OAKLAND CHRISTIAN CLARKSTON CLARKSTON SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans AUBURN HILLS — It was far from a thing of beauty, but Auburn Hills Oakland Christian is moving on in the Division 4 state tournament. The Lancers advanced to the regional finals for the first time since 2017 and for the 14th time in 23 years with […]
NORTH BRANCH — Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is very much still alive in the Division 2 state tournament. The state-ranked Fighting Irish downed Macomb Lutheran North 3-0 Tuesday (25-23, 25-21, 25-13) at North Branch to advance to the regional finals. Notre Dame Prep (35-9-0) will face host North Branch in the regional finals — the […]
ROCHESTER HILLS — Behind a dominating performance, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest advanced to the regional finals for the third straight season Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Detroit Cristo Rey. The Crusaders had little resistance with the 25-8, 25-7, 25-10 triumph over the Wolves. Sophie Plewa led Northwest with seven aces. Sabrina Gottschalk and Jena […]
Wolves earn date with No. 5 Utica Eisenhower BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — After defeating arch-rival Lake Orion in the state tournament last week for the first time since 2017, Clarkston made sure there was no letdown in its first regional semifinal in three seasons. The state-ranked Wolves swept […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans WATERFORD — Winning a district championship is always one of the realistic goals for talented volleyball teams. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian has captured its fair share of them over the last four-plus decades. Yet, this year’s district trophy was earned in an unusual matter. First, there were […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Please forgive Camron Burford if he is a little sore come Saturday morning. Perhaps the Rochester Stoney Creek senior deserves an ice bucket, a reward … a medal? Behind one of the state’s top offensive lines, the running back produced a workman-like performance Friday […]
Wolves to face rival Lake Orion in district finals BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOLLY — After winning the OAA Red Division crown last fall, Clarkston had plans of advancing deep into the Division 1 postseason. Those plans were wrecked by rival Lake Orion. The Dragons ousted the Wolves in the first […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOLLY — Being a Final Four team each of the past two years, Lake Orion didn’t always play like a superior volleyball team this season. The Dragons had their fair share of ebbs and flows and ups and downs. Yet when it counted most, Lake Orion jacked […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOLLY — When Deena Maher took over Holly’s struggling girls volleyball program before the start of the 2016 season, she quickly noticed a few things that were missing. There was little history, no school records, no detailed annuals, and very little championships success. In fact, the only […]
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans TROY — Once again the road to another state championship for Troy Athens will have to go through Traverse City West. Defending Division 1 state champion Athens will face Traverse City West at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the state semifinals at Holt. The Red Hawks defeated West, […]
