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FOOTBALL: Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Team Capsules 2015

FOOTBALL: Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Team Capsules 2015

| August 25, 2015 | Comments (0)

2015 MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2015 flint Metro League Football team capsules, as compiled by Dan Stickradt based on information submitted by coaches. He can be reached at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans. COACHES POLL: 1. Sterling Heights Parkway Christian; 2. Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett; 3. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest; […]

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FOOTBALL: Flint Metro League Team Capsules 2015

FOOTBALL: Flint Metro League Team Capsules 2015

| August 25, 2015 | Comments (0)

2015 FLINT METRO LEAGUE TEAM CAPSULES Below are the 2015 Flint Metro League Football team capsules, as compiled by Dan Stickradt based on information submitted by coaches. He can be reached at dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans.   COACHES POLL: 1. Fenton (60 points); 2. Flushing (55); 3. Linden (46); 4. Ortonville Brandon (35); 5. […]

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FOOTBALL: Clarkston motors past Walled Lake Central to reach Final Four

FOOTBALL: Clarkston motors past Walled Lake Central to reach Final Four

| November 15, 2014 | Comments (0)

Wolves advance to third semifinals in six years, fifth in 16 seasons   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   CLARKSTON — With each passing week, Clarkston becomes a more confident football program. “We are very confident, but not cocky or arrogant,” offered veteran Clarkston football coach Kurt Richardson. “This whole senior class […]

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FOOTBALL: Clarkston silences Lapeer in classic battle of unbeatens

FOOTBALL: Clarkston silences Lapeer in classic battle of unbeatens

| November 8, 2014 | Comments (0)

  Twitter: @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — Halloween took place one week ago. Clarkston’s biggest scare in nearly two seasons took place one week later. The host Wolves pushed their win streak to 24 straight games, holding off Lapeer, 23-20, in a Division 1 district final Friday night in front of an overflow crowd. The game featured […]

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FOOTBALL: Clarkston plows over Lake Orion, clinches fourth straight OAA Red Division title

FOOTBALL: Clarkston plows over Lake Orion, clinches fourth straight OAA Red Division title

| October 18, 2014 | Comments (0)

  Wolves’ win streak now at 21 straight   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   LAKE ORION – Lake Orion became one of just a few teams to build an early lead on Clarkston during the past two seasons. That pre-Halloween scare lasted only for minutes. Trailing 7-0 after just 1:45 of […]

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FOOTBALL: Avondale bounces back with win over Ferndale

FOOTBALL: Avondale bounces back with win over Ferndale

| October 10, 2014 | Comments (0)

  BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   AUBURN HILLS — With its backs against the wall, Auburn Hills Avondale took a step in the right direction Friday in terms of rejuvenating its football season. On the tailspin of two close losses, including an overtime defeat to Berkley last weekend, and faced with […]

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FOOTBALL: Top-ranked Clarkston rolls by Oxford

FOOTBALL: Top-ranked Clarkston rolls by Oxford

| September 26, 2014 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   OXFORD — In the midst of an 18-game win streak, Clarkston’s DJ Zezula feels the Wolves have not fired on all cylinders just yet. That’s a scary thought. The Division 1 top-ranked Wolves took advantage of a couple of Oxford turnovers and rolled to a convincing […]

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FOOTBALL: North Farmington silences Rochester on Hall of Fame night

FOOTBALL: North Farmington silences Rochester on Hall of Fame night

| September 13, 2014 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester High inducted its most stellar class to date into the school’s Hall of Fame Friday night. While Rochester paid tribute to its fine past and several successful alumni, North Farmington enjoyed the invite to the festivities, The Raiders never trailed, eventually rolling […]

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FOOTBALL: 2014 FLINT METRO LEAGUE TEAM CAPSULES

FOOTBALL: 2014 FLINT METRO LEAGUE TEAM CAPSULES

| August 26, 2014 | Comments (0)

2014 PREP FOOTBALL TEAM CAPSULES  Team capsules compiled by senior editor Dan Stickradt and staff. Email dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or results@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Oakland-Sports/439028726180861.     Clio NICKNAME: Tigers HEAD COACH: Todd Richards, first season (33-25 at other schools). ASSISTANT COACHES: Brady LaFromboise, Mike LeGro, Lance Hamilto, Josh Linto, James LeGrowe. 2013 […]

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FOOTBALL: Four local players selected for Michigan-Ohio Border Classic

FOOTBALL: Four local players selected for Michigan-Ohio Border Classic

| June 17, 2014 | Comments (0)

FINDLAY, Ohio — Four local prep football stars were chosen to play in the inaugural Michigan-Ohio Border Classic football contest, slated for June 14 at the University of Findlay. The classic will pit some of Michigan’s top senior prospects against some of the top graduating seniors from Ohio. The contest replaces the MHSFCA East-West All-Star […]

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FOOTBALL:  Clarkston finally set for big stage, will face mighty CC for D-1 state crown

FOOTBALL: Clarkston finally set for big stage, will face mighty CC for D-1 state crown

| November 30, 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   FOR MORE FOOTBALL COVERAGE:  http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Football&x=12&y=12   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   DETROIT — As it turns out, a season-opening loss […]

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DIVISION 8 FOOTBALL FINALS: Muskegon CC stymies top-ranked Beal City

DIVISION 8 FOOTBALL FINALS: Muskegon CC stymies top-ranked Beal City

| November 30, 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 FOR MORE FOOTBALL COVERAGE:  http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Volleyball&x=0&y=9 BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans DETROIT — Tommy Scott is given a reminder almost every day at […]

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FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 3-4 All-State

FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 3-4 All-State

| November 30, 2013 | Comments (0)

FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 3-4 All-State The 2013 Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State football team, which is selected by a statewide panel of Michigan sports writers: PLAYER OF THE YEAR Alex Grace, Saginaw Swan Valley — QUARTERBACKS Jacob Johnson, DeWitt, 6-2, 185, Jr. Jon Wassink, Grand Rapids South Christian, 6-2, 180, Jr. — RUNNING BACKS Ray’nell […]

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FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 5-6 All-State

FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 5-6 All-State

| November 30, 2013 | Comments (0)

Michigan AP Division 5-6 All-State football list The 2013 Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State football team, which is selected by a statewide panel of Michigan sports writers: PLAYER OF THE YEAR Travis Smith, Ithaca QUARTERBACKS Travis Smith, Ithaca, 6-3, 200, Sr. Jake Swander, Grayling, 6-0, 200, Sr. RUNNING BACKS Trevor Apsey, Maple City Glen Lake, […]

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FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 7-8 All-State

FOOTBALL: A.P. Division 7-8 All-State

| November 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Michigan AP Division 7-8 All-State football list The 2013 Associated Press Division 7-8 All-State football team, which is selected by a statewide panel of Michigan sports writers: PLAYER OF THE YEAR Amari Coleman, New Lothrop QUARTERBACKS Alex Briones, Ishpeming, 6-2, 215, Sr. Eli Kraft, Harbor Beach, 6-0, 185, Sr. RUNNING BACKS Nathan Fettes, Lincoln Alcona, […]

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FOOTBALL: Clarkston hopes to reverse trend of semifinals past

FOOTBALL: Clarkston hopes to reverse trend of semifinals past

| November 23, 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 FOR MORE FOOTBALL COVERAGE: http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Football&x=12&y=12   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans CLARKSTON — As Clarkston enters Saturday’s Division 1 football state semifinals, the […]

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FOOTBALL: Clarkston avenges Adams to reach Final Four

FOOTBALL: Clarkston avenges Adams to reach Final Four

| November 16, 2013 | Comments (1)

    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 FOR MORE FOOTBALL COVERAGE:  http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Football&x=12&y=12   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   CLARKSTON — Perhaps it was poetic justice that Clarkston […]

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FOOTBALL: Country Day rolls over Notre Dame Prep for district title

FOOTBALL: Country Day rolls over Notre Dame Prep for district title

| November 9, 2013 | Comments (0)

  FOR MORE FOOTBALL COVERAGE:  http://northoaklandsports.com/?s=Football&x=12&y=12   BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   PONTIAC — Sometimes a tornado leaves no warning and can quickly leave a path of destruction. Birmingham Detroit County Day was such a devastating storm at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep on Friday night. Although the host Fighting Irish were […]

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