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Flair for the dramatic: Oxford rallies past Davison for fifth straight Final Four appearance

Flair for the dramatic: Oxford rallies past Davison for fifth straight Final Four appearance

| February 24, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BATTLE CREEK — When it comes to the postseason, Oxford’s wrestling program sure has a flair for the dramatic. The Wildcats, the defending state champions in Division 1, have made a living off a late-night rallies, and did so again on the big stage Friday night. Oxford, which […]

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Final destination: Can Oxford, Holly matmen spring upsets to advance to final day?

Final destination: Can Oxford, Holly matmen spring upsets to advance to final day?

| February 23, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   BATTLE CREEK — Tough road ahead. If Oxford or Holly are to advance to the second day of the MHSAA Team Wrestling State Sournament at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena, they’ll both have to pull a pair of upsets in Friday’s state quarterfinals. Both the Wildcats (Division 1) and […]

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MHSAA TEAM WRESTLING STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

MHSAA TEAM WRESTLING STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

| February 23, 2012 | Comments (0)

MHSAA TEAM WRESTLING STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS Below are the pairings for the 2011-12 MHSAA Team Wrestling State Tournament. All matches are set for Feb. 24-25 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. STATE QUARTERFINALS (Friday, Feb. 24) Division 1 — 5:30 p.m. No. 1 Novi Detroit Catholic Central (22-3) vs. No. 8 Roseville (13-15) No. 4 Temperance […]

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WRESTLING: Individual Wrestling Results

WRESTLING: Individual Wrestling Results

| February 20, 2012 | Comments (3)

Wrestling DIVISION 1 INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL (Feb. 18 at Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse) 103 POUNDS: Justin Kim (Rochester) d. Connor McDill (Utica Eisenhower) 9-3; 3. Dan Curtis (Oxford) d. Justin Schofield (Rochester Adams) 7-0. 112: 1. Doug Zundel (Roseville) d. Tayron Womble (Romeo) 4-2; 3.  Garrett Strube (Warren Mott) d. Edwin Schlickenmeyer (Oxford) 10-8. 119: 1. […]

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On to important ‘mat’ters: Holly defends regional wrestling title

On to important ‘mat’ters: Holly defends regional wrestling title

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   MADISON HEIGHTS — Holly got a sneak peak of Warren Lincoln at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual District. The Abes were enough of a concern for Don Pluta to feel nervous.   “I thought if we faced them that it would be really close,” admitted Pluta, Holly’s veteran wrestling […]

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Not so Sweet 16: Hartland ousts Clarkston in regional finals for third straight season

Not so Sweet 16: Hartland ousts Clarkston in regional finals for third straight season

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   WATERFORD — It’s safe to say that Hartland definitely has Clarkston’s number when it comes to postseason wrestling. The fifth-ranked Eagles knocked out the Wolves in the Division 1 state tournament for the fifth time in nine season Wednesday, topping Clarkston, 44-24, in the regional finals. It marks […]

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Oxford avenges Rochester, wins fifth straight regional crown

Oxford avenges Rochester, wins fifth straight regional crown

| February 16, 2012 | Comments (10)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   UTICA — Jacob Peasley sat on the sidelines on Jan. 12, as his Oxford wrestling team dropped a 37-29 heartbreaker to Rochester. Peasley had an injury that kept him out of action for a couple of weeks. With the senior in the lineup, the Wildcats are a different […]

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SEEKING BATTLE CREEK: Clarkston, Holly, Rochester, Oxford matmen all hoping to land berth in Cereal City

SEEKING BATTLE CREEK: Clarkston, Holly, Rochester, Oxford matmen all hoping to land berth in Cereal City

| February 14, 2012 | Comments (2)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com     Holly has accomplished something on the wrestling mats that it has not done before in school history this season: Win back-to-back Flint Metro League wrestling championships.   That was the first of many goals in the postseason for the Bronchos this season.   Ranked sixth in the […]

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WRESTLING: Division 4 Blissfield District Results

WRESTLING: Division 4 Blissfield District Results

| February 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Wrestling DIVISION 4 DISTRICT (Feb. 11 at Blissfield) TOP PLACERS 103: Brock Vlcek (Manchester) d. Nic Edwards (Blissfield) 2-0; 3. Mike Petee (Sand Creek) p. Zech Johnston (Clinton) 1:55. 112: 1. Logan Griffin (Erie Mason) maj. dec. Robert Standlick (Adrian Madison) 16-2; 3. Charlie Steffens (Manchester) d. Ryan Knox (Sand Creek) 5-4. 119: 1. Michael […]

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WRESTLING: Division 3 Richmond District Results

WRESTLING: Division 3 Richmond District Results

| February 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Wrestling   DIVISION 3 DISTRICT (Feb. 11 at Richmond H.S.) TOP PLACERS 103: 1. Judah Caballero (Grosse Ile) d. Anthony Pizzo (Clawson) 17-10; 3. Lamont Cannon (Highland Park) d. Jeremiah Gaynier (Romulus Summit Academy) 4-3. 112: 1. Austin Vannatter (Richmond) p. Eli Caballero (Grosse Ile) 5:56; 3. Isreal Jimenez (Detroit Cesar Chavez) p. Adam Pander […]

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WRESTLING: Division 2 Ortonville Brandon District Results

WRESTLING: Division 2 Ortonville Brandon District Results

| February 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Wrestling   DIVISION 2 DISTRICT (Feb. 11 at Ortonville Brandon) 103 POUNDS: 1. Isaac Jewell (Goodrich) d. Mason Smith (Clio) 3-2; 3. Jakob Chapman (Flint Kearsley) d. Nick Bix (Ortonville Brandon) 8-3. 112: 1. Zac Hall (St. Johns) tech. fall (Dean Somers (Lapeer West) 22-7; 3. Cody Chase(Owosso) d. Mitchel MacArthur Hill (Flint Kearsley) 6-0. […]

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WRESTLING: Division 1 Hartland Distirct

WRESTLING: Division 1 Hartland Distirct

| February 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

  Wrestling DIVISION 1 DISTRICT (Saturday at Hartland) TOP FOUR PLACERS 103 POUNDS: 1. Nate Hughes (Hartland) p. Daniel Shear (Walled Lake Central) 3:31; 3. Greg Miller (Clarkston) p. Ethan Lisweski (Clarkston) 0:59. 112:1. Jacob Gorial (Hartland) d. Andrew Hahnenberg (Walled Lake Northern) inj. default; 3. Brandon Calma (White Lake Lakeland) p. Deven Acker (Waterford […]

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WRESTLING: Division 2 Warren Fitzgerald District

WRESTLING: Division 2 Warren Fitzgerald District

| February 12, 2012 | Comments (1)

DIVISION 2 DISTRICT (Feb. 11 at Warren Fitzgerald) TOP PLACERS 103 POUNDS: 1. Trevor Gorman (Madison Heights Lamphere) p. Trevor Hatfield (Holly) 1:22; 3. Brice Stewart (Bloomfield Hills Andover) d. Brian Kibzey (Hazel Park) 4-1; 112: 1. Andrew Gorman (Madison Heights Lamphere) maj. dec. Joshua Williams (Warren Lincoln) 14-1; 3. Joe Saferian (Hazel Park) p. […]

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Oxford qualifies 11 for regionals, Rochester produces seven champs at D-1 district

Oxford qualifies 11 for regionals, Rochester produces seven champs at D-1 district

| February 11, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   ROCHESTER HILLS— For Nick Gajdzik, it’s not about a perfect record. It’s about being perfect at the right time. The Rochester Stoney Creek senior continued his pursuit of perfection and first state championship in school history by winning an individual Division 1 district championship at Rochester High School. […]

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Rochester wins first wrestling district since 1993

Rochester wins first wrestling district since 1993

| February 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   UTICA — The drought is over.   Rochester captured its first team wrestling district title since 1993 Thursday night, taking down district host Utica in the finals in convincing fashion, 54-15.   The Division 1 sixth-ranked Falcons, who have already recorded a school record for wins, are now […]

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WRESTLING -- Team Districts Results

WRESTLING — Team Districts Results

| February 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

Wrestling     DIVISION 1 TEAM DISTRICTS ROCHESTER 54, UTICA 15 (District Finals at Utica) 103: Double void; 112: Justin Kim (R) Andrew Powerski 1:54; 119: Kyle Keller (U) d. Seth Birchmeier 11-7; 125: Josh Wood (R) p. Jeremy Stewart 0:54; 130: Tyler Dukart (R)  p. John Rhegume 1:44; 135: Kaelen Richards (R)  tech. fall […]

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District dandy: Oxford pins down Adams, Lake Orion for eighth straight district crown

District dandy: Oxford pins down Adams, Lake Orion for eighth straight district crown

| February 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   LAKE ORION — The way Kyle Hill sees it, the Oxford senior and his teammates received a wake-up call last month. The Wildcats, the defending Division 1 state champions in wrestling, were upset by then unranked Rochester, 37-29, in an OAA Red Division dual meet. Oxford has been […]

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Holly pins down Avondale for district championship

Holly pins down Avondale for district championship

| February 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   ORCHARD LAKE — Shawn Scott was in an unfamiliar situation Wednesday. The Holly senior was wrestling in a different weight class to help. As it turned out, Scott won both of his matches and the sixth-ranked Bronchos had little resistance in winning their third straight Division 3 district […]

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