Campus Clips

Late bloomer: Braun keeps climbing U.S. soccer ladder

ON THE MARK: Freddie Braun’s soccer career has steadily progressed since his playing days at Rochester High. The talented midfielder helped the Portland Timbers U-23 side win the USL Premier Developmental League national championship this summer and he eyeing a potential

professional career in the near future.

COURTESY PHOTO | PORTLAND TIMBERS-DAVID JACOBSON
Shake and bake: Renel still maneuvering through defenses for Wayne State

WEAVING ON THROUGH: Wayne State junior Josh Renel has been known for his maneuvering through traffic on the grid-iron during his career. The Rochester Adams product, now a junior, is a preseason All-America as a punt returner.

COURTESY PHOTO | WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY


Overcoming the odds: Oakland Christian’s Jablonski ends up at Division I school

TO ANOTHER LEVEL: Rachel Jablonski, a recent graduate of Auburn Hills Oakland Christian and standout for the Oakland Lady A’s travel team, will take her talents this school year to Division I Gardner-Webb University this autumn.

COURTESY PHOTO


Back in session … fall athletes jump into the grind as season approaches

International boot: Omekanda now back home playing the game he loves

BACK HOME AGAIN: Simon Omekanda has spent his life traveling around the globe for soccer. Now, the former Michigan Mr. Soccer has decided to come back home to Detroit to keep playing his life-long passion.

Courtesy Photo | Michigan Bucks


Michigan Bucks trip Cleveland to win season opener

Coming full circle … Schaffer takes unusual path to basketball stardom

FINDING HIS WAY: After a bumpy road, Adrian Schaffer returned home to Rochester College to become a two-time USCAA All-American.

Courtesy Photos | Rochester College
Oakland’s Teague earns Summit League Pitcher of the Week honors

Nelson helps Valdosta State reached D-II Elite Eight

Finding his home…Valdosta State is final destination for Stoney Creek grad Ryan Nelson

THUNDERSTRUCK: Valdosta State senior forward Ryan Nelson throws down this dunk in a game earlier this season. Nelson, a Rochester Stoney Creek grad, has helped the Blazers to as 22-2 start and a top-five national ranking in Division II.


Kickin’ it: OU grad Clark set to live dream as professional