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2013 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CAPSULES

2013 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CAPSULES

| April 17, 2013 | Comments (2)

GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CAPSULES 2013 Below are the 2013 girls soccer team capsules for schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. To submit information on your team, email Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   Auburn Hills Avondale HEAD COACH: Doug Steinard, first season. LAST SEASON’S RECORD: Not available. LAST SEASON’S STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost […]

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2013 GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES

2013 GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES

| April 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES 2013 Below are the 2013 girls tennis team capsules for schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. To submit information on your team, email Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   Auburn Hills Avondale   HEAD COACH: Michael Kopec. LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 7-3-0, 6-1-0 OAA Blue Division. LEAGUE FINISH: Second […]

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2013 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES

2013 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES

| April 16, 2013 | Comments (1)

2013 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2013 girls lacrosse team capsules for schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. To submit information on your team, email Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. (Have photos of area teams that you would like to send in for publication review? E-mail senior editor Daniel Stickradt […]

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2013 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES

2013 BOYS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES

| April 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

Below are the 2013 boys lacrosse team capsules for schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. To submit information on your team, email Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com (Have photos of area teams that you would like to send in for publication review? E-mail senior editor Daniel Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or to Results@northoaklandsports.com) […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester throttles Lahser to win first regional crown since 1950

BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester throttles Lahser to win first regional crown since 1950

| March 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   WEST BLOOMFIELD — The last time that Rochester won a regional championship in boys basketball, even some of the grandparents of the current Falcons had not been born yet, or were, at the very least, small children themselves. Regardless, Rochester was quite impressive in ending its […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Our Lady of the Lakes works overtimes to reach Final Four for fourth straight season

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Our Lady of the Lakes works overtimes to reach Final Four for fourth straight season

| March 13, 2013 | Comments (0)

NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com? Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   WATERFORD — There are no style points in basketball. If there was, it’s a safe […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester advances to Sweet 16 for first time since 1988

BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester advances to Sweet 16 for first time since 1988

| March 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   WEST BLOOMFIELD — The last time Rochester made an appearance in the Sweet 16, it was a quarter century ago. The unranked Falcons are finally making a return trip to that stage this season. Rochester dominated on both ends of the floor Monday in its Class […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Lahser advances to regional finals with win over upset-minded Athens

BOYS BASKETBALL: Lahser advances to regional finals with win over upset-minded Athens

| March 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com? Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com     BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   WEST BLOOMFIELD — Three times before in its 44-year history, Bloomfield Hills Lahser has […]

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BOYS SWIMMING: Rochester's Carl earns fourth straight All-State award

BOYS SWIMMING: Rochester’s Carl earns fourth straight All-State award

| March 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

NOTE: Have photos or video of this event you would like to share with digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com? Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com     BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — When Jacob Carl was a small kid, he tried an assortment […]

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COMPETITIVE CHEER: Stoney Creek emerges as state powerhouse

COMPETITIVE CHEER: Stoney Creek emerges as state powerhouse

| March 9, 2013 | Comments (0)

Cougars put together string of six top-10 state finishes EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have photos or video of this event that you would like to share on digital daily www.northoaklandsports.com? Email pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or to senior editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   GRAND RAPIDS […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston passes first tourney test with win over Lake Orion

BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston passes first tourney test with win over Lake Orion

| March 5, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION — It was a year ago when Clarkston saw its string of 19 straight district titles in boys basketball come to an end.            Playing in one of the state’s top Class A districts this season, the Wolves are trying to make for last season’s […]

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston blocks Oxford for third straight district crown

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston blocks Oxford for third straight district crown

| March 2, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   OXFORD — Each time Erika Davenport blocks a shot, it serves up a dose of energy Clarkston’s way. That was apparent again Friday evening. Davenport, Clarkston’s 6-foot sophomore center, swatted seven shots and was a dominating force on the inside, scoring 11 points with 11 rebounds […]

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BOYS HOCKEY: AOTW: Athens’ Gurzell making ripples on ice with sniper abilities

BOYS HOCKEY: AOTW: Athens’ Gurzell making ripples on ice with sniper abilities

| February 26, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   TROY — When Nathan Gurzell was a little kid, he used to make small hockey rinks on his floor of his house and turn small objects into pucks. Legs and broomsticks were turned into hockey stinks and coaches, chairs and shoes placed evenly apart were makeshift […]

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SKIING: Clarkston, Birmingham Marian race to regional titles

SKIING: Clarkston, Birmingham Marian race to regional titles

| February 22, 2013 | Comments (0)

NOTE: A photo gallery of this event can be found at www.digitaloutdoors.com BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   GROVELAND TWP. — For the first time in a championship-style meet this season, Clarkston competed with all six of its top ski racers. That proved to be quite a combination for the Wolves. The […]

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WRESTLING: Rochester gains No.  5 seed in first trip to state quarterfinals

WRESTLING: Rochester gains No. 5 seed in first trip to state quarterfinals

| February 19, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   BATTLE CREEK — For the first time, Rochester finds itself amongst the Division 1 state quarterfinalists in wrestling and headed to Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. The Falcons, ranked seventh in the final regular season polls, gained the No. 5 seed and will wrestle No.4 Temperance Bedford […]

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BASKETBALL: Clarkston takes over driver’s seat in OAA-Red with win over Southfield

BASKETBALL: Clarkston takes over driver’s seat in OAA-Red with win over Southfield

| February 15, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   CLARKSTON — As a leader of a young team, Jordan Dasuqi knows that veteran leadership is at a premium. He admits that several of his teammates get quite nervous before basketball games at Clarkston this season. There is a lot of to live up to playing […]

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WRESTLING: Vision Quest satisfied: Rochester advances to Battle Creek for first time

WRESTLING: Vision Quest satisfied: Rochester advances to Battle Creek for first time

| February 14, 2013 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   OXFORD — Like many of his teammates, Josh Wood had a vision quest for several years. It was a trip to Battle Creek. Now a senior at Rochester High, Wood and the rest of the Falcons’ wrestling team can now live out that vision. Rochester captured […]

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SKIING: Lake Orion, Notre Dame Prep win Pine Knob titles

SKIING: Lake Orion, Notre Dame Prep win Pine Knob titles

| February 12, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   PHOTO GALLERY:   There is a photo gallery of this event found at www.digitaloutdoors.com   INDEPENDENCE TWP. — On paper, Clarkston was the boys ski team to beat in the Pine Knob Ski League this season. After all, the Wolves were undefeated last season on the slopes […]

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