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SPORTS SHORTS: Avondale pair wins state indoor track titles; Elite lacrosse camp heading to Country Day w/ Video
YPSILANTI — Auburn Hills Avondale’s Kyle Redwine earned the Boys Track Performer of 2012 award on the winter indoor circuit, as the senior became one of the nation’s top sprinters. Redwine won the 60-meter dash at the Michigan Indoor High School Championships Saturday at Eastern Michigan University, clocking in at 6.83 seconds. Redwine’s effort was […]
Troy, Clarkston lead area’s representation on girls lacrosse All-State list
Much in a similar fashion to boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse teams have been added in droves across the state in the past decade. Even in Oakland County, the numbers have tripled since 2000 and more schools hope to add it in the near future. On the girls lacrosse All-State lists, recently released by the Michigan […]
Kreza, Kemp, Youngerman lead record 24 area boys lacrosse All-State players
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com The increase of teams and overall talent in boys lacrosse has escalated by great levels in recent years and with that so has the number of All-State players from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. This season there was a record 24 total All-State honorees from the NOS area, 20 in […]
2011 ALL-AREA BOYS LACROSSE: This group snatches the opposition in its web
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com The growth of boys lacrosse in the area can be determined by many ways. It all starts with teams success, where two teams from the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area advanced to the regional finals in 2011 with one of those teams reaching the state semifinals as well. That was the […]
2011 ALL-AREA GIRLS LACROSSE: Rising stars abundant in state’s fastest growing sport
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com It wasn’t that long ago that girls lacrosse was only a minor sport in Michigan, with only small pockets of public schools or prestigious private and parochial schools sponsoring the sport. That has changed. There were close to 70 programs in the state this season with varsity teams and […]
GIRLS LACROSSE REGIONALS: Cranbrook rolls past Stoney Creek to gain rematch with Sacred Heart
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY — In its season opener, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood came up on the short end of the stick with a loss to rival Bloomfield Hills Sacred Heart. Now, the Cranes will have a shot at revenge on the Gazelles. Cranbrook did its part with a resounding 19-5 victory […]
GIRLS LACROSSE REGIONALS: Sacred Heart thumps Rochester to reach regional finals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY— Bloomfield Hills Sacred Heart may be the smallest school in the Division 2 girls lacrosse state tournament. But the Gazelles are more like a Lion in the African prairie than a tiny animal hiding in the shadows — they are quite a feared opponent. Traditionally one of the […]
BOYS LACROSSE REGIONALS: Rochester, Adams, Troy all ousted in regional play
TROY— Ann Arbor Pioneer built an 8-1 lead at the half, then held on to oust Rochester 9-7 Wednesday in a Division 1 boys lacrosse regional semifinal at Troy Athens. The Pioneers will advance to Friday’s regional final at Troy Athens to take on the host Red Hawks, which defeated Utica Eisenhower, 6-4, in the […]
BOYS LACROSSE: Clarkston advances to Elite Eight, gains date with No. 1 Brother Rice
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — With each passing game, Clarkston gains more confidence. Now, the Wolves will need a huge boost in their next daunting task. Clarkston rolled past Brighton 10-6 Tuesday’s night at Bloomfield Hills Andover in a Division 1 boys lacrosse regional semifinal to advance to the regional finals. There awaits defending state champion Birmingham […]
GIRLS LACROSSE REGIONALS: Sacred Heart ousts Troy Athens; Rochester rolls over Regina
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY — Bloomfield Hills Sacred Heart is traditionally one of the best girls lacrosse programs in the state, with a program deep in tradition. The Gazelles reiterated that fact to Troy Athens Wednesday night. Sacred Heart rolled over host Athens 12-6 in a Division 2 regional opener to advance […]
Clarkston explodes against Lake Orion to clinch OAA-White lacrosse title
SCOOPING IT UP: Clarkston’s Sage Beauregard looks to pick up the losse ball as Lake Orion’s Jordan hill closes in during Monday’s OAA White Division showdown. BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com LAKE ORION — Clarkston may not be used to winning in girls lacrosse. In fact, it was not expected this season. Nevertheless, it’s […]
LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Falcons trip up North Farmington R
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester wrapped up a second-place tie in the OAA White Division girls lacrosse race with a 14-4 victory over North Farmington. The Falcons (7-5, 3-2) were led by Maggie Ng and Jordin Pardoski with four goals each, and received single goals from Emily Skubic, Emily Janik, Katie Krako, Samantha Blair, Amanda Fawaz […]
GIRLS LACROSSE: Athens downs Farmington; Lake Orion topples North Farmington
TROY — Kathryn Wellein was in on half of Troy Athens’ goals and the Red Hawks downed visiting Farmington 10-9 Wednesday in OAA girls lacrosse play. Wellein scored four goals with an assist to pace Athens (4-7-0). Jena Peterson added two goals and an assist for the Red Hawks. Lauren Anderson had five goals and […]
Lax Power: Wolves lacrosse slowly building into top-10 program
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Like any new program, when Clarkston launched boys lacrosse a decade ago with a club team, coaches at the time figured it would take a few years until the ground work laid a solid foundation. Fast forward 10 years, and the Wolves are now benefitting from a […]
BOYS LACROSSE: Clarkston puts Eisenhower in the net
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Clarkston continued its best start in school history, moving to 8-1-0 following Saturday’s 8-5 boys lacrosse victory over host Utica Eisenhower. Kevin Horton scored five of the eight Clarkston goals. Sam Moore, Travis Craft and Alexander Dziewit added single tallies for the Wolves, while Dziewit and Jordan Kincaid added assists. Matt Goebel […]
TUESDAY’S BOYS LACROSSE ROUNDUP: Wolves double up Rochester Adams
CLARKSTON — Behind Kevin O’Grady’s four-goal outburst, Clarkston double-up Rochester Adams 10-5 in an OAA Red Division boys lacrosse match Tuesday in Clarkston. The state-ranked Wolves move to 6-1 and 3-0 in league play. Kevin Horton and Jordan Kincaid both chipped in with two goals and two assists each. Matt Goebel made eight saves in […]
2011 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPUSLES
Below are the boys lacrosse team capsules for the 2011 season for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Coaches can submit information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Clarkston COACH: Brian Kaminskas, eighth season. LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 8-9-0, 3-3 OAA Red Division (fourth). STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in Division 1 regional […]