Tag: "girls basketball"
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holinski’s shot lifts Marian past Clarkston in regional finals
WATERFORD — Kara Holinski is only a sophomore, but she sank perhaps the biggest shot of her career Thursday. Holinski hit the only shot of overtime, a three-pointer, and Birmingham Marian posted a 40-37 victory over Clarkston in a Class A regional final at Waterford Kettering. The Mustangs (21-3) advance to Tuesday’s state quarterfinals at […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes wins fifth straight regional crown
LANSING — State tournament experience can go a long ways in carry a team deep into the postseason. Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes has plenty of it. That could be one of the reasons why the Class D fifth-ranked Lakers are still alive in the postseason. Our Lady of the Lakes rolled over second-ranked […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: WOLL advances to regional finals
LANSING — As the three-time defending state champions in Class D, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes is finding the road to a fourth straight Final Four a little more difficult. The Lakers had to grind out its third win this season over Marine City Cardinal Mooney, holding on for a 40-33 victory Tuesday at […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston advances to Sweet 16 with rout of Utica Ford
WATERFORD — Clarkston advanced to the regional finals for the second time in three years and third time in nine seasons Tuesday, topping Utica Ford, 48-30, in a Class A girls basketball regional finals at Waterford Kettering. After holding a 10-7 lead after the first quarter and a 16-15 advantage at the half, the Wolves […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Troy Bethany Christian dethrones defending champs for MACS-I state title
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — Two years ago, Leanna Sprankle and her Troy Bethany Christian teammates saw their dreams of a state championship dashed away with a buzzer-beater loss. In that game, coming against Davison Faith Baptist in the Michigan Association of Christian School Division I state championship match, […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston blocks Oxford for third straight district crown
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 […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Springfield Christian routs West Highland to reach MACS-II state finals
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 CLARKSTON — Behind a dominating defensive effort, Clarkston Springfield Christian advanced to the Michigan Association of […]
WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL DISTRICTS: Oxford soars past Romeo; Clarkston tramples Lake Orion; Fenton takes rubber match over Holly
OXFORD — Behind the duo of Miranda and Jessica Murphy, Oxford proved to be too much for Romeo in Wednesday’s Class A district semifinal. Jessica Murphy scored 18 with seven rebounds and four steals and Miranda Murphy added 12 points in Oxford’s 56-39 triumph over the Bulldogs, sending the Wildcats into Friday’s 7 p.m. district […]
MACS GIRLS BASKETBALL: Eagles soar in tourney opener
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills Christian never trailed Monday and opened up Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division I tournament play with a resounding 44-21 win over Clinton Township Faith Christian. The Eagles (13-5) are the defending state runner-up and advance to Friday’s second round play where they will play second-seeded Carson City Fellowship Baptist […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston rallies past Lathrup to earn OAA-Red title
CLARKSTON — Behind a 15-10 fourth-quarter run, Clarkston was able to pull away for a 50-43 triumph over visiting Southfield Lathrup in a OAA Red Division girls basketball team between the league’s top two teams. The win gave Clarkston the league title for the second straight season. Lathrup took an 8-7 lead after the first […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Athens gains first win of the season over Ferndale University
TROY — Troy Athens finally gained its first win of the season Tuesday. The Red Hawks’ victim was Ferndale University in a 46-40 non-league triumph. After being tied 9-9 after the first quarter, Athens (1-16) went on a 11-8 surge in the second quarter for a 20-17 lead. The Red Hawks outscored Ferndale University 26-23 […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston routs North Farmington; Lake Orion snaps skid against Southfield; Holly rolls Lapeer West
CLARKSTON —Behind a 28-18 first half, Clarkston opened up a comfortable lead and cruised to a 60-39 OAA Red Division girls basketball triumph Monday over North Farmington. The state-ranked Wolves (15-1, 11-0) led 40-26 after three quarters and closed with a 20-13 fourth quarter run. LAKE ORION 45, SOUTHFIELD 34: Lake Orion snapped a long […]
TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Adams upsets Oxford; Rochester Hills edges Lake Orion Baptist; Rochester rolls Groves
OXFORD — Rochester Adams outscored Oxford 15-11 in the fourth quarter and helped on for a 43-34 OAA White Division upset of the host Wildcats. Oxford outscored Adams 13-7 in the third quarter to pull to within 29-23. Adams led 9-4 after the first quarter and 22-10 at the half. Raiven Owusu scored 19 to […]
MONDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Troy Bethany downs Troy CLA
TROY — Troy Bethany Christian earned a much-needed victory over crosstown rival Troy Christian Leadership Academy in girls basketball action, topping the defenders, 34-23, in a non-conference matchup. The Bruins outscored CLA in all four quarters, earning a 20-13 lead at the half. Senior Lianna Sprankle led Bethany Christian (10-4) with a game-high 20 points. […]
TUESDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Avondale cruises past Ferndale University; Troy scorches Lake Orion; Holly rolls Lapeer East
AUBURN HILLS — Behind a 16-7 first-quarter run, Auburn Hills Avondale had no problems with Ferndale University Tuesday, posting a 50-29 non-conference girls basketball victory. The Yellowjackets led 23-15 at the half and used an 1806 third-quarter run to build a 41-21 advantage through three quarters of paly Quinnece Garrison 4 3-4 11; Daja Whiteside […]
MONDAY’S GIRLS BASKETBALL: Everest grounds Cristo Rey; Lakes sink Shrine
CLARKSTON — Behind a 16-1 first quarter, Clarkston Everest Collegiate had no problems Monday with Detroit Cristo Rey. The Mountaineers ended up with a convincing 53-13 CHSL victory. Everest Collegiate (11-3) held Cristo Rey to five or less points in each quarter and led 33-4 at the half and 42-8 through three quarters. Lucia Westrick […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clarkston downs Avondale to remain the OAA-Red leader
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans AUBURN HILLS — Clarkston did not play its best game of the season Friday night. The Wolves proved that they could win a subpar effort. Clarkston opened up the second half with a 10-2 run and maintained at least a five-point lead for the rest of […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holly downs Swartz Creek; Linden drops Brandon
SWARTZ CREEK — Holly continued one of its best starts in school history, downing Swartz Creek, 39-30, in Flint Metro League girls basketball action Friday. Allyssa Copley had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five steals and five blocks for Holly (11-2, 9-1). Kristen Smith added 10 points for the Bronchos, who remained in second place in […]
