Tag: "boys basketball"
Avondale rallies past Mott to reach district finals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY — It’s not a matter of how you start, but how you finish. Auburn Hills Avondale proved that Wednesday in its Class A district semifinal win over Waterford Mott. The Yellowjackets overcame a 19-11 first-quarter deficit to topple Mott 59-53 and advance to the district finals at Troy […]
Oakland Christian rolls Everest Collegiate to advance to district finals
BY TIMOTHY PONTZER STUDENT CORRESPONDENT CLARKSTON — They say the hardest part of a journey is taking that first step. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian easily handled that initial step on Wednesday night, rolling over the district host Clarkston Everest Collegiate 68-48 in a Class D boys basketball district semifinal. The Lancers (19-1), co-champions of the […]
Waterford Our Lady edges Jaguars; Northwest ousted
CLARKSTON — Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes opened up the postseason with a 33-27 victory over West Bloomfield Jewish Academy in a Class D district at Clarkston Everest Collegiate. Austin Karbowski had 11 points to lead WOLL (14-7). Jake Doetsch added eight points for the Lakers, who were only 11-for-20 from the foul line. […]
Oakland Christian rolls rival Parkway Christian for share of MIAC title
BY TIMOTHY PONTZER STUDENT CORRESPONDENT STERLING HEIGHTS — At the beginning of every season, teams set goals. Usually, several goals are set, each one being a step that leads to the next. On Thursday night, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian achieved one of its preseason goals, by winning a share of the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference […]
Fralick earns wins 300th as Troy ousts rival Athens
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY— Gary Fralick recorded his 300th career coaching win Monday night. It couldn’t have been any sweater for the veteran Troy basketball coach. Fralick’s Colts pulled sway in the second half to a 73-58 triumph Monday over district host Troy Athens in a Class A district opener. Sophomore forward […]
Tournament revenge: Avondale delivers some postseason payback on Kettering
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY — A year ago Waterford Kettering surprised Auburn hills Avondale in a first-round Class A district game. On Monday, the Yellowjackets more than remembered that crushing blow. Avondale showed no mercy on the Captains, scoring the game’s first six points and cruising to a 66-36 victory at Troy […]
Senior-laden Midland Calvary tops Bethany Christian in MACS semis
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Without Travis Woodham, Troy Bethany Christian is like fish out of water. So when the Bruins had to go nearly 10 minutes with their star point guard on the bench in foul trouble, Bethany Christian could not hang onto the lead in Friday’s Michigan Association of Christian […]
Troy bears down to topple Berkley, wins first league title share since 1994
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT BERKLEY — Before Thursday night, Troy boys basketball coach Gary Fralick hadn’t won a league title in 17 years. He figured it was about time to treat his team to some McDonald’s. Three players scored in double figures to lead Troy) to another road victory at Berkley Thursday night, 77-74, […]
Wolves hound West Bloomfield to earn OAA-Red title share
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Members of Clarkston’s basketball team watched some film one afternoon in January of this year. The film received a low-star rating and the stars of the flick were nowhere to be found. What the Wolves viewed was their own struggling game, and the tape showcased Clarkston’s dismal […]
Stateline Christian bounces Rochester Hills in MACS sectional finals
TEMPERANCE — Rochester Hills Christian faced Temperance Stateline Christian in the season-opening Springfield Christian Tip-Off Classic back in December. The Eagles’ state tournament run ended against the same Patriots Monday evening. Robert Troutman finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds in leading host Stateline Christian to a 62-47 victory over Rochester hills Christian in a […]
Lakecrest stymies Lake Orion Baptist’s upset bid
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON —Lake Orion Baptist has been anything but an offensive showcase this season on the basketball court. The Lions have had to go to the defensive side of the game in order to compete. The defensive schemes almost worked out against top-ranked Waterford Lakecrest Baptist. The Lions held Lakecrest […]
Lancers march past emotionally-drained Eagles
BY TIMOTHY PONTZER STUDENT CORRESPONDANT AUBURN HILLS — A common cliché used in sports is ‘battling through adversity’. Whether it be things on or off the court, field, or ice, coaches and players alike use the phrase to describe a team’s journey through a season. Many times, a small situation or event can get blown […]
THURSDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Stoney Creek springs upset on Troy; Everest thumps St. Thomas More
TROY — Rochester Stoney Creek pulled the upset of OAA White Division leader Thursday, turning back Troy 72-63. Alex Jones led the Cougars (5-12, 5-9) with 22 points. Taylor Rawlings followed with 21 points for Stoney Creek. John Stibich scored 23 points for Troy, while James Young added 21 points and 10 rebounds for the […]
Lancers drop rival Lutheran Northwest to move to 16-1
BY TIMOTHY PONTZER STUDENT CORRESPONDENT AUBURN HILLS — With only a handful of games left before the postseason, several favorites are beginning to emerge. One of those favorites is the Lancers from Auburn Hills Oakland Christian. The Lancers are off to their best start in the program’s history since the 1996-1997 campaign. Behind tough defense […]
In the blue: Rochester stakes claim to first league title since 2000
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — It’s been more than a decade, but Rochester can call itself a champion in boys basketball. The Falcons put the finishing touches on the outright OAA Blue Division championship Thursday, topping Birmingham Groves, 69-54. “It feels good. It has been a long time for this program,” […]
Lions lock-down Springfield Christian for MACS upset
NOSs.lkospringbhoops-2.jpg n Baptist junior guard James Noruk glides past Clarkston Springfield Christian’s Kevin Bettinger for two of his game-high 28 points Tuesday in the Lions’ 57-52 win. Staff Photo | Larry McKee. For a photo gallery, please visit www.lmckeephotography.com BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com CLARKSTON — Conner Welby relishes a challenge. He was faced […]
Oakland Christian holds on against Inter-City Baptist
BY TIMOTHY PONTZER STUDENT CORRESPONDENT AUBURN HILLS — As the tournament quickly approaches, teams around the area are making their final push to March Madness. One team in particular that likes it chances this upcoming March is Auburn Hills Oakland Christian. The Lancers (15-1, 10-1) are currently ranked seventh in the Associated Press Class D […]
FRIDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP: Bryce’s bomb lifts Adams over Harrison; Country Day trips Avondale in battle of top-10 teams
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams’ Emily Bryce hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Rochester Adams to a 42-41 victory over Farmington Hills Harrison in OAA White Division girls basketball play. The win avenged an earlier defeat to the Hawks. Bryce finished with nine points, Taylor Houghtlin added eight points and Jenny Rosonke scored […]
