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GIRLS TRACK: Adams, Notre Dame Prep crack top 10 at state finals

GIRLS TRACK: Adams, Notre Dame Prep crack top 10 at state finals

| June 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   EAST KENTWOOD — On a day when Grosse Pointe South put on a track and field clinic, area girls track teams still had their moment in the limelight. South defended its state title with 77.5 points, showcasing some of the nation’s top distance events competitors. Four […]

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PREP TRACK: Super Saturday … Lake Orion, Avondale run to first state titles

PREP TRACK: Super Saturday … Lake Orion, Avondale run to first state titles

| June 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   EAST KENTWOOD — Over the years, Lake Orion has consistently fielded highly-competitive track and cross country teams. But none has been able to reach the podium on the grand stage until now. The Dragons captured their first-ever Lower Peninsula Division 1 state championship, compiling 50 points […]

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PREP TRACK: Avondale motors to D-2 crowning moment

PREP TRACK: Avondale motors to D-2 crowning moment

| June 2, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   GRAND RAPIDS — At the conclusion of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, there is the one shining moment — a brief recap of the three weeks of madness. For Auburn Hills Avondale, its one shining moment finally came Saturday afternoon on the grand oval. Or more […]

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AOTW: Chapman is Avondale’s Mr. Versatility

AOTW: Chapman is Avondale’s Mr. Versatility

| June 1, 2012 | Comments (3)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   AUBURN HILLS — If there is any question about Nathan Chapman’s ability as a track athlete, it’s what he hasn’t done during his prep track career at Auburn Hills Avondale. “I never tired the throws,” laughed Chapman at the recent OAA Blue Division championships. Beyond the […]

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NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY TRACK HONOR ROLL 2012

NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY TRACK HONOR ROLL 2012

| May 31, 2012

NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY TRACK HONOR ROLL Below is the track and field honor roll for schools in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. High Schools in the area include Auburn Hills Avondale, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, Auburn Hills Christian Academy, Clarkston, Clarkston Everest Collegiate, Clarkston Springfield Christian, Holly, Lake Orion, Lake Orion Baptist, Lake Oroin Shalom Baptist, […]

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PREP TRACK: Oakland County Championships Results

PREP TRACK: Oakland County Championships Results

| May 27, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track 53RD ANNUAL OAKLAND COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS (May 25 at Holly H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Lake Orion, 102; 2. Southfield, 47; 3. Auburn Hills Avondale, 46; 4. Birmingham Groves, 42; 5. (tie) Waterford Mott, 32; Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 32; 7. Walled Lake Western, 29; 8. West Bloomfield, 26; 9. Walled Lake Central, 25; […]

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PREP TRACK: Dragons singe Oakland County field, Novi girls repeat

PREP TRACK: Dragons singe Oakland County field, Novi girls repeat

| May 26, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, please visit www.lmckeephotography.com and www.runmichigan.com   HOLLY TWP. — A week ago, Lake Orion scored an impressive 139 points at its Division 1 track regional.  The effort wasn‘t even enough to keep the Dragons’ unbeaten season intact. Lake Orion had a chance at […]

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PREP TRACK: Bloomfield Hills Lahser Regional Results

PREP TRACK: Bloomfield Hills Lahser Regional Results

| May 21, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track   DIVISION 2 REGIONAL (Friday at B.H. Lahser)   TEAM SCORES — 1. Auburn Hills Avondalek 108; Livonia Clarenceville, 96; 3.Birmingham Detroit Country Day, 91; 4.Bloomfield Hills Andover ,78; 5. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 53; 6. Hazel Park, 42; 7. Clawson, 35; 8. Ferndale, 9. 33; Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 30; 10. Madison Heights […]

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PREP TRACK: Division 1 Ortonville Brandon Regional Results

PREP TRACK: Division 1 Ortonville Brandon Regional Results

| May 19, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track DIVISION 1 REGIONAL (May 18 at Ortonville Brandon) TEAM SCORES — 1. Grand Blanc, 172; 2. Lake Orion, 139; 3. Swartz Creek, 46; 4. Rochester Adams,40.75; 5. Romeo, 36; 6. Clarkston, 32.75; 7.Port Huron, 31.75; 8.Holly, 27; 9. (tie) Rochester, 22; Oxford, 22; 11. Pontiac, 18; 12. Rochester Stoney Creek, 17.75; 13. Ortonville […]

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PREP TRACK: OAA Red Division League Meet Results

PREP TRACK: OAA Red Division League Meet Results

| May 12, 2012 | Comments (2)

Boys Track   OAA RED DIVISION LEAGUE MEET (May 11 at Rochester H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Lake Orion, 179.33; 2. Clarkston, 97.33; 3. Rochester, 70; 4. Rochester Adams, 63; 5. Rochester Stoney Creek, 52; 6. Oxford, 32. DUAL MEET STANDINGS — 1. Lake Orion (5-0-0); 2. Clarkston (4-1-0); 3. Rochester Adams (3-2-0); 4. Oxford […]

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COLLEGE TRACK: Oakland’s Micah Jones wins Summit League long jump title

COLLEGE TRACK: Oakland’s Micah Jones wins Summit League long jump title

| May 12, 2012 | Comments (1)

FARGO, N.D. — Micah Jones won the long jump event, becoming the first women’s individual champion in school history, and Serena San Cartier broke the school record in the 100-meter hurdles as the Oakland men’s and women’s track and field teams competed on day two of The Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships at […]

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PREP TRACK: Lake Orion, Adams dominate OAA Red pack

PREP TRACK: Lake Orion, Adams dominate OAA Red pack

| May 12, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   ROCHESTER HILLS — Lake Orion was far from perfect Friday night, yet the Dragons still continued their perfect season. Behind another dominating performance, Lake Orion racked up an impressive 179 1/3 points — one of the highest team point totals in the 18-year history of the […]

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PREP TRACK: OAA Blue Division League Meet Results

PREP TRACK: OAA Blue Division League Meet Results

| May 12, 2012 | Comments (2)

Boys Track OAA BLUE DIVISON LEAGUE MEET (May 10 at Bloomfield Hills Lahser H.S.) TEAM SCORES — 1. Auburn Hills Avondale, 128; 2. Bloomfield Hills Andover, 104; 3. Birmingham Groves, 92; 4. Birmingham Seaholm, 78; 5. Troy Athens, 54; 6. Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 36. DUAL MEET STANDINGS — 1. (tie) Auburn Hills Avondale (4-0-1); Bloomfield […]

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PREP TRACK: Avondale, Seaholm rule OAA-Blue field

PREP TRACK: Avondale, Seaholm rule OAA-Blue field

| May 11, 2012 | Comments (1)

BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com Twitter: @LocalSportsFans   BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Nathan Chapman’s first track and field season included a league championship. He will depart the high school track scene with four such titles. The senior from Auburn Hills Avondale aided the Yellowjackets’ fourth straight league championship, this time in the OAA Blue Division […]

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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| May 10, 2012 | Comments (2)

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys track and field team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a repost from […]

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GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012

| May 10, 2012 | Comments (5)

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAPSULES 2012 Below are the prep boys track and field team capsules for schools located in the www.northoaklandsports.com coverage area. Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Wishing to have your team’s information published in this space, forward pertinent information to results@northoaklandsports.com or dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com   EDITOR’S NOTE:This is a repost from April […]

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TRACK RESULTS: Adams sweeps Rochester; Clarkston runs past Oxford for double win

TRACK RESULTS: Adams sweeps Rochester; Clarkston runs past Oxford for double win

| May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Boys Track   TROY 67, PONTIAC 61 (Tuesday at Troy)  SHOT PUT: Mike Powell (T) 44-8; DISCUS: Mike Dello (T) 107-6; Marco Roosevelt (P) 6-2; LONG JUMP: Jeff Hollis (P) 19-5; 3200 RELAY: Troy, 9:19.0; 100 HURDLES: Jarius Washington (P) 15.5; 100: Jared Brown (O) 11.9; 800 RELAY: Pontiac, NTA; 1,600 Mike Schenk (T) 5:00.1;400 RELAY: […]

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PREP TRACK: Oxford Invitational Results

PREP TRACK: Oxford Invitational Results

| April 29, 2012 | Comments (2)

Boys Track   50TH ANNUAL OXFORD INVITATIONAL (April 28 at Oxford H.S.)   TEAM SCORES —1. Lake Orion, 107; 2. Davison, 60; 3. Walled Lake Northern, 52; Utica, 42; 5. (tie) Auburn Hills Avondale, 44; Walled Lake Central, 44; 7.Oak Park, 41; 8. Waterford Mott, 40; 9. Birmingham Groves, 27; 10. Waterford Kettering, 23; 11. […]

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