Tag: "prep track and field"
AOTW: Athens’ Carpenter aiming high for state finals pass
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com TROY— Earlier in the track and field season, a couple of Evan Carpenter’s teammates approached him about doing the high jump in a relay meet. The Troy Athens senior conceded. After all, that is what senior captains do, lead by example and do what it takes for the team […]
Elite athletes step to the forefront at West Bloomfield Invitational
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com WEST BLOOMFIELD — Perhaps all of the rough weather in recent weeks really inspired some track and field athletes to finally shine. At least Saturday’s 60 degree temperatures at the West Bloomfield Invitational it gave them an opportunity to do so. After weeks are inclement weather, the best literally […]
Eyeing league titles, Rochester, Lake Orion run to split
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Even in its first state championship season for girls and track, Rochester did not win a league championship. The Falcons are trying to make amends to that blip. Rochester moved to 3-0 on the season, topping visiting Lake Orion Wednesday in a 81-47 victory. “This year […]
Barn burners: Stars aligning just right for Avondale’s track team
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com AUBURN HILLS — To enjoy tremendous success in the sport of track and field, the stars must sometime align just perfectly. First and foremost, athletes must remain healthy. A coaching staff must have a solid core of athletes that can also score and score big in a variety of […]