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Zimmerman the new face in charge of Rochester College softball
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester College’s search for a new softball coach was shot-lived. Rochester College Athletics Director Klint Pleasant announced the hiring of head women’s softball coach Jane Zimmerman, who replaced Mike Ogg. The veteran Ogg stepped down in June due to work conflicts despite leading the Warriors to the USCAA national title in May. […]
ALL-OAA SOFTBALL TEAMS 2011
ALL-OAA SOFTBALL TEAMS 2011 ALL-OAA RED DIVISION FINAL STANDINGS — 1. North Farmington (10-0-0); 2. Lake Orion (6-3-1); 3. Clarkston (6-4-0); 4. Troy (5-4-1); 5. Oxford (2-8-0); 6. West Bloomfield (1-9-0). ALL-RED DIVISION TEAM — Megan Keller, North Farmington fr. SS; Katie Creighton, North Farmington fr. 2B; Katy Severson, North Farmington jr. P-1B; Kaitlyn Kendall, […]
2011 ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: All-around talents heat up the diamond
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com The 2011 softball season was definitely a year of transition for teams across the state of Michigan. With the pitcher’s circle being pushed back three feet to be the same distance as college, offensive numbers were up significantly while pitching numbers dropped at many schools as those pitchers adapted […]
Ogg resigns, leaves open softball spot at Rochester College
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester College softball coach Steve Ogg, who led the Warriors to their first United States Collegiate Athletics Association national championship last month, has resigned from his position. Ogg, a veteran in the softball circles in southeastern Michigan, cited too many conflicts with his full-time occupation at Oakland Community College for leaving the […]
WOLL wins first softball regional since 2006
— STAFF REPORTS WATERFORD — Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes is back on the rise to glory. The Lakers’ softball team took the nest step by claiming its first regional championship Saturday in five years on its home field. The Lakers defeated Portland St. Patrick, 12-4, for the title. WOLL advances to the state […]
SOFTBALL: Kettering stuns Clarkston to advance to regional
CLARKSTON — For the second straight season, not even a lofty state-ranking could carry Clarkston’s softball team to a district championship. This year Waterford Kettering sprung the upset in a Division 1 district final, topping the host Wolves, 6-2. Last season Hartland upset Clarkston in the district finals. Locke din a 1-1 deadlock, Kettering exploded […]
SOFTBALL: Lakers receive little resistance in district, rollover Northwest, Oakland Christian
ROCHESTER HILLS — Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes is making a comeback on the softball diamond. The Lakers advanced to the Division 4 regional Saturday with a pair of mercy wins, taking down host Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, 12-2, in the semifinals and Auburn hills Oakland Christian, 14-0, in a D-4 district finals. Locked […]
Underdog Troy wins fifth straight softball district
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com UTICA — Playing in the underdog role is something that Troy has not been accustomed to in recent years, but it’s a role that the Colts are playing to perfection on the softball diamond. Unlike in the past decade-plus-years, Troy wasn’t a heavy favorite at Saturday’s Division 1 softball […]
Clarkston, Troy split softball twinbill
TROY — Clarkston and Troy wrapped up the OAA Red Division softball season Wednesday with a double-header split in Troy. Clarkston won the opener 9-1, with the host Colts earning a win in the nightcap, 11-1. Shauna Siwicki went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Liz Zezula finished 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored […]
MHSAA Softball District Draws
Below are some of the area’s MHSAA girls softball districts, set to be played May 31- June 4 across the state. Call hoist school for further details. DIVISION 1 DISTRICT NO. 4 HOSTED BY FLINT KEARSLEY Tuesday, May 31 Game 1 — Ortonville Brandon vs. Davison, 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4 Game 2 — Lapeer […]
Rochester College claims first USCAA softball national championship
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AKRON, Ohio — Rochester College has enjoyed tremendous success in athletics over the years, with multiple national championships, national runners-up or Final Four appearances in a variety of sports. Yet the Warriors’ softball program accomplished a major first at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Small College National Softball […]
Northwest, WOLL record softball sweeps
STERLING HEIGHTS — Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest won for the third time in two days, posting a 6-4, 20-12 MIAC Blue Division softball sweep Tuesday of host Sterling Heights Parkway Christian. In the opener, Becca Pierce belted a home run and finished with three RBI to pace the Crusaders (11-, 4-2). Ashly Rietheier had a […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Hoeksema fires no-hitter in Clarkston’s 12-0 win over Avondale
CLARKSTON — Coming off its first loss of the season Sunday in the bracket play of the Michigan Stars Tournament, Clarkston returned to its winning ways on the softball diamond Monday. Sam Hoeksema threw a no-hitter in leading Clarkston past Auburn Hills Avondale 12-0 in OAA crossover play. Hoeksema struck out nine and walked none […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Adams posts sweep of Holly
HOLLY— Rochester Adams finally returned to the softball diamond Tuesday and came away with a double-header sweep of host Holly in a non-league twinbill. Adams won the opener 4-3, then came back to roll in the six-inning nightcap, 12-2. Adams led 4-0 through 4.5 innings, only to see the Bronchos plate one run in the […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Athens hammers Stoney Creek in twinbill sweep
ROCHESTER HILLS — Troy Athens continued its fastest start in several years Monday, sweeping Rochester Stoney Creek in an OAA crossover softball twinbill, 17-1 and 17-2. The first game last four innings, while the nightcap lasted three. In Game 1q, HaleyZemmer picked up five strikeouts,. No walks and allowed just one hit. At the plate, […]
2011 SOFTBALL TEAM CAPSULES
Below are the 2011 girls softball team capsules, as compiled by NorthOaklandSports staff. All information sent in by coaches. Is your team’s information missing from the season preview? Please forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Auburn Hills Avondale LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 24-12, 13-1 OAA White Division (first). STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in Division 1 district […]
Oakland posts softball split with Eastern Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Junior Kylie Schalz had two hits including a grand slam home run and senior Marisa Everitt struck out nine batters as the Oakland University softball team split a doubleheader with Eastern Michigan (20-8) Tuesday afternoon at Varsity Field. Oakland (9-21) won the first game 6-1 while Eastern Michigan (20-8) took the night cap […]
FOOTBALL: Lake Orion’s second-half outburst helps Dragons burn Oxford for Double-O trophy
FOOTBALL: Lake Orion’s second-half outburst helps Dragons burn Oxford for Double-O trophy BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR E: dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com C: (248) 884-1051 TW: @LocalSportsFans OXFORD – What a difference a year makes. After being pounded by neighboring rival Oxford 51-27 last year as part of a dismal 3-6 season, Lake Orion turned the tables […]
