Tag: "Athlete of the Week"
AOTW: Pooling his talents: Rochester’s Carl making quick strides
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Jacob Carl came into Rochester High as a highly-touted freshman who didn’t know how difficult swimming at high age levels can be. The sophomore now has a better understanding and is thinking big for the future. He has dipped his feet into being an all-state swimmer […]
AOTW: Reversing history: Fisher savoring the moment as first-time state qualifier
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AUBURN HILLS — Sometimes the agony of defeat can light a tremendous fire in the belly of an athlete. It sure did for Rochester Adams wrestler Mac Fisher. A senior and four-year varsity veteran for the Highlanders, one off day during his junior year has done nothing but drive […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Versatile Watterworth shining bright for Golden Grizzlies
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — If there is a fault in Bethany Watterworth’s basketball game, it’s that’s she’s tough to label. Put her in the post, then she’ll pull a quick spin move and go up hard for the basket, or she’ll quickly kick the ball back out to open teammate. […]
