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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: Rochester wins first district crown since 1988

BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester wins first district crown since 1988

| March 8, 2013 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   STERLING HEIGTHS — This time Rochester would not be denied. After going more than two decades without a district title in boys basketball, the Falcons ended a quarter century of futility by topping district host Sterling Heights Stevenson, 56-34, Friday in a Class A district final. […]

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BOYS BASKETBALL:  Rochester’s Young earns McDonald’s All-America honor

BOYS BASKETBALL: Rochester’s Young earns McDonald’s All-America honor

| February 16, 2013 | Comments (0)

ROCHESTER HILLS — As one of highest-ranked prep basketball players to hail from Michigan in the past quarter century, James Young has garnered plenty of attention. The 6-foot-7 senior guard from Rochester High earned yet another high honor on Friday. Young was selected to participate in the annual McDonald’s All-American Game, which will be played […]

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ON THE RISE ... Mr. Basketball candidate James Young takes attention in stride

ON THE RISE … Mr. Basketball candidate James Young takes attention in stride

| January 22, 2013 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — James Young heard that there would be some major changes, a fresh start, in his life this past summer. Already a focal point in the college basketball recruiting scene as a top-10 recruit, Young was told by his mother, Tiplance Vernon, that she […]

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BASKETBALL: Mr. Basketball favorite James Young sends oral to Kentucky

BASKETBALL: Mr. Basketball favorite James Young sends oral to Kentucky

| October 11, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans MADISON HEIGHTS — James Young is about to be a part of an historic recruiting class at the University of Kentucky. The 6-foot-7 senior swingman, who recently transferred to Rochester High from Troy High for his senior year after his family moved in July, announced Thursday that […]

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Mr. Basketball candidate Young transfers from Troy to Rochester

Mr. Basketball candidate Young transfers from Troy to Rochester

| August 28, 2012 | Comments (3)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — James Young, one the nation’s top high school boys basketball players, has left Troy High School and has enrolled in nearby Rochester High School. Vic Fournier, athletics director at Rochester High, confirmed that Young and his family officially enrolled him at Rochester High […]

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Young erupts for 37 as Troy blasts Avondale

Young erupts for 37 as Troy blasts Avondale

| January 18, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   TROY— During the month of December, Troy was kind of a like a stagnant volcano. Everyone knew that this is a potent team, but was uncertain when the Colts just might erupt. Troy has done so within the last week. Playing like a hungry and explosive team, Troy […]

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