Tag: "girls basketball"
Kettering trips up Avondale in season opener
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AUBURN HILLS — A year ago Auburn Hills Avondale opened the season with a loss to Waterford Kettering before going on a 17-game win streak after that point. Perhaps the Yellowjackets season-opening defeat to the Captains again this season could be a good omen — for both teams. Kettering, […]
TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Defending champion Lakers down Bendle; Rochester Hills, Lake Orion open with wins
WATERFORD — After winning back-to-back state titles, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes opened up its quest for a third crown Tuesday by doing what it does best: Getting a lead on teams and slowly wearing them down. Burton Bendle was the latest victim in the season opener for both teams. The Lakers opened with […]
Troy pulls away from Oxford
TROY — Troy used a 14-8 run in the first quarter and slowly pulled away to post a for a 57-43 non-conference victory over Oxford. An 18-11 spurt put Troy ahead 32-19 at the half. Oxford used a 19-12 surge in the third frame to close to within 44-38 entering the fourth period. The Colts […]
Shrine wipes out Oakland Christian in its hardcourt return
ROYAL OAK — Due to unfortunate circumstances, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian had to drop its longtime proud varsity girls basketball program. The Lancers made their return Tuesday night and found the path quite difficult. Royal Oak Shrine Catholic made that return a forgettable one as the Knights slayed the Lancers, 38-14, in a non-conference game. […]
Stoney Creek runs by Brandon
BY DAN STICKRADT ORTONVILLE — Nine months ago, Rochester Stoney Creek saw its season come to an abrupt end with a lopsided loss to Romeo in a Class A district finals. So when the Cougars returned to the court Tuesday for their 2011-12 season opener, they were eager to dispose of the bad taste on […]
WOLL’s Robak to play in All-Star Basketball Festival at the Palace
AUBURN HILLS — The 32nd annual All-Star Basketball Festival will be contested at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Aug. 6. The game will feature some of the best high school basketball players in the state from the Class of 2011. Tickets are available at $10, $15 and $20 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster […]
2011 ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL: These cagers ruled the court in multiple ways
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com When it comes to girls basketball, there’s always plenty of storylines when referring to area teams. There’s no doubt the 2010-11 campaign was full of them. With plenty of talent on several teams, there were five local squads that made it to at least the Sweet 16 (regional finals) […]
ALL-FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BASKETBALL
FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL ALL CONFERENCE RED DIVISION MVP — Travis Woodham, Troy Bethany Christian 6-1 sr. PG; DJ Szydlowski, Rochester Hills Christian 6-4 sr. C. ALL-RED DIVISION — Travis Woodham, Troy Bethany Christian, 6-1 sr. PG; DJ Szydlowski, Rochester Hills Christian 6-4 sr. C; Alex Trull, Clarkston Springfield Christian 5-10 sr. SG; […]
2011 ALL-OAA GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS
2011 ALL-OAA GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS ALL OAA RED DIVISION Clarkston — Megan Hastings, Jr., G, Delaney Kenny, soph. G; Lake Orion — Marissa Secontine, jr. F; North Farmington — Jasmine Harris, jr. G; Pontiac — Breonna House, Jr., G; Rochester — Kristin Garr, sr. G; Rochester Stoney Creek — Gabby Yurik, jr. G; Southfield Lathrup […]
Soaking it all up: Lakers repeat as Class D state champs
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com EAST LANSING — Last year Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes’ run to the Class D state championship was somewhat unexpected. This year, there was no secret that the Lakers had the mettle to repeat. WOLL put the finishing touches on its repeat bid at the Michigan State’s Breslin […]
Predestined for Breslin: Waterford Our Lady cruises into Final Four
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com WATERFORD — Last year it was little unexpected. This time around, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes was predestined to make a run at another Final Four. Now, they have reached that goal. The Lakers never trailed Tuesday at Waterford Mott, rolling over Cinderella Bay City All Saints, 61-36, […]
Chemics deliver knockout poison to Clarkston
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com FENTON — It has been years since Midland has even enjoyed the experience of playing in regional girls basketball game. Since reaching this level, the Chemics have figured they may as well stick around for a while. Midland deployed some deadly defense on Clarkston, holding the Wolves to only […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston tops Flint Northwestern in OT; WOLL wins on Robak’s buzzer-beater
FENTON — Lindsey Reppuhn was clutch in overtime for Clarkston Tuesday. The senior guard was 6-for-6 in the extra session and scored a game-high 12 points in leading Clarkston to a 44-41 triumph over Flint Northwestern in a Class A regional semifinal at Fenton. The Wolves outscored Northwestern 9-6 in the extra session. Senior forward […]
Yellowjackets swarm Romeo to advance to Sweet 16
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com WATERFORD — There are nights when the shots aren’t falling, even by a crisp-shooting such as Auburn Hills Avondale. The Yellowjackets do have their defense to fall back on and rode those coattails Tuesday night at Waterford Mott. Avondale turned up the defensive pressure, forcing 18 turnovers while limiting […]
Avondale cruises past Troy for first district trophy since 2006
BY JAKE LOURIM STUDENT CORRESPONDENT TROY — It must have been hard for Waterford Kettering and Waterford Mott to watch Troy get out to a commanding early lead Monday and Wednesday in the district tournament. Troy played the other role in Friday’s final. Auburn Hills Avondale hit some early shots and forced 13 first-half turnovers, […]
Clarkston keeps Bobcats at bay for district title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ORTONVILLLE — A year ago, if Clarkston held a big lead, it would have likely crumbled under the pressure and succumbed at the end. This year is a different story. The Wolves built a 36-27 lead on Pontiac in the fourth quarter of Friday’s Class A district finals at […]
Davison Faith upsets Rochester Hills, advances to MACS finals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com LAKE ORION — Kara Moore has been a blessing and beyond for Davison Faith Baptist’s girls basketball team this winter. She has helped the Eagles right the ship after one of the worst seasons in school history. The senior guard has also helped Davison Faith reach the state finals […]
Bethany Christian pulls upset of Carson City Fellowship in MACS semifinals
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com LAKE ORION — When the game is on the line, there’s no question that Tom Hagspihl wants the ball in the hands of Sarah Bishop, even though she is just a freshman. Bishop came through with the biggest shot of her young career Friday evening. The 5-foot-7 guard calmly […]
