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CROSS-COUNTRY: Romeo, Stoney Creek earn regional titles; Lake Orion’s Novak, Nolan win individual crowns
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans GOODELLS, Mich. — As a heavy favorite, Sophie Novak still wanted to race against the clock. Knowing there were not any likely runners that would hang with her in Saturday’s field, the Lake Orion junior still gutted it out unchallenged and reached her personal goal. She clocked […]
FOOTBALL: Rochester Adams rallies past Stoney Creek to claim Rochester City Champs title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams found a way once again. The Highlanders put together a pair of second-half scoring drives to upend host Rochester Stoney Creek, 21-14, in the regular season finale. Adams (7-2) awaits to see if they will host a postseason game, while Stoney Creek […]
BOYS SOCCER: Myftari’s game-winner with 6 seconds left gives Athens 11th regional title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans TROY — Talk about waiting for the last minute. Andri Myftari had a shot at redemption Thursday night and the Troy Athens senior made the most if it. In a storied program’s 39-season history, scored one of the biggest goals in Athens lore in the process. After […]
COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER: Oakland rebounds to rout IUPUI
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan Snapchat: Dan.Stickradt ROCHESTER HILLS — Quite a reversal act. Just three days after an embarrassing first half against Western Michigan University where Oakland University allowed three first-half goals in a 3-2 loss, the Golden Grizzlies rebounded in a major way Saturday. Hosting IUPUI in […]
USL SOCCER: Flint City Bucks overcome odds to win fourth national championship
Tambe’s OT blast sends FCB to glory BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan FLINT – A storied franchise with a resume rivaled by few in its league, the Flint City Bucks captured their fourth national crown Saturday under rare circumstances. Forced to go 2-0-1 in their final three regular season […]
BASEBALL: Rochester Hills Christian ends banner year with first MACS diamond state title
Eagles fly high to capture fourth boys sports state crown during 2018-19 school year BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR Dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Facebook: www.facebook.com/North-Oakland-Sports-439028726180861/ LAKE ORION – An unforgettable school year ended with another banner and trophy celebration at Rochester Hills Christian. And it was a first. The Eagles recently captured their first Michigan […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Howell rallies past cold-shooting Oxford for regional crown
BY DAN STICKRDT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans HOWELL — Nick Simon suffered through an emergency root canal Thursday morning. His Howell basketball team delivered some much needed novocaine come the evening hours. After scoring a season-low in points in the first half, falling behind 23-13, host Howell rallied with a 29-14 second half in […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester Hills Christian wins third MACS state championship
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans SAGINAW — Rochester Hills Christian is back on top. The second-seeded Eagles toppled No. 4-seeded Midland Calvary Baptist, 64-58, in the Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division I state championship game Saturday at Saginaw Swan Valley High School. “We have been to the state championship game seven […]
BOYS HOCKEY: Port Huron Northern ends Stoney Creek’s season in Division 2 regional finals
BY DAN STICKRDT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MACOMB TWP. — Brendan Dickinson became Rochester Stoney Creek’s worst nightmare Saturday evening. The Port Huron Northern senior forward needed the game-winner with 1:04 left in the second overtime period, as the Huskies edged Rochester Stoney Creek, 4-3, in a marathon Division 2 regional finals at Suburban […]
BOYS HOCKEY: Rochester United rallies past Macomb Dakota in 2OTs to gain first regional championship since 2009
BY DAN STICKRDT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MACOMB TWP. — Perhaps Rochester United didn’t mind working a bunch of overtime Saturday night. The rewards were more than worth it. Senior Michael Zyrek scored with 2:40 left in the second overtime in leading fifth-ranked United to a 3-2, come-from-behind victory over ninth-ranked Macomb Dakota to […]
COMPETITIVE CHEER: Dominating effort: Stoney Creek, Rochester Adams finish 1-2 at Division 1 state finals
BY DAN STICKRDT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans GRAND RAPIDS — A season of dreams came to a thrilling end for Rochester Stoney Creek Friday night. The top-ranked Cougars put the finishing touches on a brilliant campaign by winning all three rounds and capturing their second state title in a decade at the Grand Rapids […]
WRESTLING: Clarkston takes down Oxford, Utica Ford for first regional since 2007
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan OXFORD — Cole Wiegars doesn’t mind being in a pressure situation. He’d rather be in this particular position on the mat and not watching from the sidelines. Wiegars entered his 125-pound class either having to record a technical fall or a pin in order for […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Stoney Creek turns up the pressure to deflate Rochester
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan ROCHESTER HILLS — In recent years, Rochester Stoney Creek’s bread and butter has been stifling defense on the basketball court. That was on full display Friday night, as the Cougars made their debut in the annual Crosstown Showdown at Oakland University’s O’rena. Stoney Creek also […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake Orion to continue upward trends
BY DAN STICKRADT CORRESPONDENT dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan LAKE ORION — Following a major rebuilding campaign two years ago, Lake Orion is looking to continue an upward trend this winter. The Dragons finished a dismal 4-17 during the 2016-17 season only to pull a reverse and finish 17-4 in 2017-18. That included an 8-2 […]
WRESTLING: Clarkston rules Oakland County with first title since 2006
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalsportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan LAKE ORION — During the previous decade, Clarkston was the most dominant wrestling program inside Oakland County. The Wolves won six straight county titles in that stretch (2001-2006) and have maintained a top-10 presence at the prestigious tournament for more than three decades. Clarkston […]
BASEBALL: Sweet Repeat: Lake Orion Baptist captures third straight MACS state title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans Instagram: stickradtdan Snapchat: Dan.Stickradt LAKE ORION — Without three of its seniors gone on a senior trip to Europe in mid-May, Lake Orion Baptist hit a little hiccup in its quest for a league title. The Lions dropped a pair of games late in the regular season, […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Clarkston rolls by Oxford to win 40th district title
— Follow NorthOaklandSports on Twitter @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — Never a doubt. Clarkston captured its 40th district title in school history Friday on its own court, dominating Oxford in all phases of the game en route to a 77-35 Class A district finals victory. Senior Mr. Basketball candidate Foster Loyer scored a game-high 33 points before […]
BOYS SOCCER: Finals to showcase interesting matchups
Dan Stickradt takes a glance at the four MHSAA boys soccer state finals. DIVISION 1 NO. 5 NOVI DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL (20-2-4) VS. NO. 15 WALLED LAKE CENTRAL (22-1-2), 12 noon Saturday at Rochester Stoney Creek: This game features two first-time state finalists. CC is a veteran squad led by lightning-quick forward Ryan Pierson, a […]
