Well it's that time of year that we will recap tournament games surrounding the league. Just like last year, we will have brief recaps from each game so check back frequently as this blog article will be updated frequently.
Boys Basketball
Corunna.
Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 63, FARMINGTON 61.
The Falcons (1-1) could not overcome an 11 point third
quarter deficit as they fell to Sterling Heights Parkway Christian at Corunna.
Jaden Adkins played well for Farmington in defeat scoring 21 points while Ray
Bryant added 17 points. The Falcons will head into league play in January with
two tough road games at Orion and at Rochester.
Detroit Loyola 51, STONEY CREEK 48.
The Cougars (1-2) had a tough loss at the buzzer as Lynn
Derrick Brown hit the game winning shot giving Detroit Loyola the win over Stoney
Creek at Corunna. The Cougars lost Mike Melarigni to a knee injury, it’s unknown
if any if he will miss time. Andrew Carson had 14 points and Nate Davis added
13 in defeat. Stoney Creek will play Walled Lake Northern at North Farmington
next.
HAZEL PARK 82, Detroit Loyola 61.
The Vikings (3-0) have owned teams that have the name
Detroit on them lately. This time it was Detroit Loyola that fell to Hazel Park
at Corunna. The Vikings experience led by David Hearns, Khari Adams, Devin
Pottis, and Carl Bow were key in victory. Hazel Park would then play the next night
against yet another Detroit team in Detroit Edison.
Southfield Arts and Tech.
HAZEL PARK 62, Detroit Edison 56.
The Vikings (4-0) picked up a hard-earned win over at
Southfield Arts and Tech against a very good Detroit Edison team. David Hearns
had 19 points while Carl Bow added 12 points and Devin Pottis had 19 points
along with eight blocks from Khari Adams. Hazel Park will continue their journey
back in the city of Detroit as they play another team with Detroit on it in Detroit Henry Ford at Detroit Cass Tech
next.
Imlay City.
OXFORD 60, Richmond 38.
The Wildcats (2-2) have turned things around since their overtime
one point loss to Orion by winning two straight games by blowouts. Oxford blew Lapeer out at home a few weeks ago but the Wildcats sent a message to the White as they blew out previously
undefeated Richmond at Imlay City. Michael Raisch led Oxford with 16 points and nine
rebounds while Jimmy Claudio has had two nice games including getting 15 points
and Nolan Hiller had 10 on three three-pointers. The Wildcats will head into the new
year riding with some confidence as they play in Beverly Hills to start league
play in January against Groves.
Detroit Renaissance (Roundball)
Detroit Osborn 76, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 74 O/T.
The Warriors (0-4) scored the most points they had this season but could not get their first win as they had a tough loss to a very good Detroit Osborn team in overtime. Cameron McEvans led Southfield Arts and Tech with 40 points and Andre Floyd and Devin Baldwin had 10 points each. The Warriors will play another game in the Roundball as they play Harper Woods next.
TROY ATHENS 54, Grand Rapids Union 50.
The Red Hawks (4-1) had to comeback from a nine point third quarter deficit to stun Grand Rapids Union at Detroit Renaissance. Brent Stephens had 16 points, while Jacob Brantley had nine points, and Taylor McCaskill had nine points. What was huge for Troy Athens in their comeback win to go along with their experience in these type of games. The Red Hawks will play Okemos next at home.
NORTH FARMINGTON 49, Cincinnati Withrow 41.
The Raiders (3-1) got a measure of revenge after losing to Cincinnati Withrow last season at the Roundball but this season they got them back big time at Detroit Renaissance. Danny Dreshaj had 18 points while Kamon MacNear added 10 points for North Farmington. The Raiders will head into January with a winning record. They will play West Bloomfield next.
Harper Woods 82, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 66.
The Warriors (0-4) scored the most points they had this season but could not get their first win as they had a tough loss to a very good Detroit Osborn team in overtime. Cameron McEvans led Southfield Arts and Tech with 40 points and Andre Floyd and Devin Baldwin had 10 points each. The Warriors will play another game in the Roundball as they play Harper Woods next.
TROY ATHENS 54, Grand Rapids Union 50.
The Red Hawks (4-1) had to comeback from a nine point third quarter deficit to stun Grand Rapids Union at Detroit Renaissance. Brent Stephens had 16 points, while Jacob Brantley had nine points, and Taylor McCaskill had nine points. What was huge for Troy Athens in their comeback win to go along with their experience in these type of games. The Red Hawks will play Okemos next at home.
NORTH FARMINGTON 49, Cincinnati Withrow 41.
The Raiders (3-1) got a measure of revenge after losing to Cincinnati Withrow last season at the Roundball but this season they got them back big time at Detroit Renaissance. Danny Dreshaj had 18 points while Kamon MacNear added 10 points for North Farmington. The Raiders will head into January with a winning record. They will play West Bloomfield next.
Harper Woods 82, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 66.
The Warriors (0-5) can't seem to get a break as they lost their fifth straight game of the season to Harper Woods at Detroit Renaissance. Cameron McEvans had 14 points while Terrell Humes Kinzer had 11 points, Joe Whitted had 10 points to lead a balanced Southfield Arts and Tech attack. The Warriors will play Hazel Park next in January.
HAZEL PARK 72, Detroit Pershing 58.
The Vikings (6-0) came out exploding on all cylinders against a very good Detroit Pershing team at Detroit Renaissance and getting their sixth win against a team that has the name Detroit on it. Hazel Park opened up a 23-4 lead after the first quarter and never looked back against the Doughboys. The closest Detroit Pershing got to the Vikings was eight. Hazel Park was balanced scoring on the night led by Carl Bow with 25 points, David Hearns had 14 points, Khari Adams had 13 points, Devin Pettis had 11 points and Kyle Washington had eight points. The Vikings will play Southfield Arts and Tech in January.
Detroit Cass Tech.
AVONDALE 59, Detroit Fredrick Douglass 52.
The Yellow Jackets (4-2) had to survive a fourth quarter rally from Detroit Fredrick Douglass in which the Hurricanes got the Avondale lead down to four and had 18 points in the quarter but the Yellow Jackets held on to get a big win at Detroit Cass Tech behind Nick Whiteside's 13 points. Avondale has won four straight since losing to Orion and Troy. They will head into the new year riding with confidence starting with a road trip to Adams.
Detroit Western 42, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 40 O/T.
The Blackhawks (3-3) lost a tough one to the Cowboys in overtime at Detroit Cass Tech. It was an ugly and close game throughout but it was Detroit Western pulling this one out against a Bloomfield Hills team that saw it's two game winning streak snapped. It won't get any easier for the Blackhawks once January comes around as they host Clarkston next and then have Troy after that.
The Yellow Jackets (4-2) had to survive a fourth quarter rally from Detroit Fredrick Douglass in which the Hurricanes got the Avondale lead down to four and had 18 points in the quarter but the Yellow Jackets held on to get a big win at Detroit Cass Tech behind Nick Whiteside's 13 points. Avondale has won four straight since losing to Orion and Troy. They will head into the new year riding with confidence starting with a road trip to Adams.
Detroit Western 42, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 40 O/T.
The Blackhawks (3-3) lost a tough one to the Cowboys in overtime at Detroit Cass Tech. It was an ugly and close game throughout but it was Detroit Western pulling this one out against a Bloomfield Hills team that saw it's two game winning streak snapped. It won't get any easier for the Blackhawks once January comes around as they host Clarkston next and then have Troy after that.
HAZEL PARK 60 Detroit Henry Ford 57 O/T.
The Vikings (5-0) gutted out a big win winning against another team with the name Detroit on it. This time it was over Detroit Henry Ford despite being limited in depth and two guys fouling out before the overtime period started. Carl Bow overcame an ankle injury and hit a big three pointer late and Khari Adams had two huge dunks and a block to seal Hazel Park's fifth straight victory. Bow had 15 points, David Hearns had 14 points, Adams had 13 points, and Devin Pettis had two big buckets late in the contest. The Vikings will play in the Roundball against Detroit Pershing next.
The Vikings (5-0) gutted out a big win winning against another team with the name Detroit on it. This time it was over Detroit Henry Ford despite being limited in depth and two guys fouling out before the overtime period started. Carl Bow overcame an ankle injury and hit a big three pointer late and Khari Adams had two huge dunks and a block to seal Hazel Park's fifth straight victory. Bow had 15 points, David Hearns had 14 points, Adams had 13 points, and Devin Pettis had two big buckets late in the contest. The Vikings will play in the Roundball against Detroit Pershing next.
North Farmington.
STONEY CREEK 47, Walled Lake Northern 43.
The Cougars (2-2) had to come back from 10 down (trailed 34-24) to beat Walled Lake Northern at North Farmington. Stoney Creek outscored the Knights 17-9 in the fourth quarter to get the win. The Cougars were also without their big man Mike Melarigni whom got hurt in their 51-48 loss to Detroit Loyola at Corunna and rumors state that he could be out for the season. Patrick Ghaldy led the charge for the Cougars with 17 points and Nate Davis added 15 points. This win should give Stoney Creek confidence heading into the new year and in league play with Seaholm looming next.
Plymouth Canton 59, TROY 54.
The Colts (4-1) lost a hard fought game to Plymouth Canton at North Farmington. The game was close throughout but Troy couldn't pull through against the Chiefs. Despite the loss, this game along with the other games the Colts have played well prepare them for league play. Troy will have a three game homestand starting with Bloomfield Hills then wars with Clarkston and Southfield Arts and Tech on the horizon.
The Cougars (2-2) had to come back from 10 down (trailed 34-24) to beat Walled Lake Northern at North Farmington. Stoney Creek outscored the Knights 17-9 in the fourth quarter to get the win. The Cougars were also without their big man Mike Melarigni whom got hurt in their 51-48 loss to Detroit Loyola at Corunna and rumors state that he could be out for the season. Patrick Ghaldy led the charge for the Cougars with 17 points and Nate Davis added 15 points. This win should give Stoney Creek confidence heading into the new year and in league play with Seaholm looming next.
Plymouth Canton 59, TROY 54.
The Colts (4-1) lost a hard fought game to Plymouth Canton at North Farmington. The game was close throughout but Troy couldn't pull through against the Chiefs. Despite the loss, this game along with the other games the Colts have played well prepare them for league play. Troy will have a three game homestand starting with Bloomfield Hills then wars with Clarkston and Southfield Arts and Tech on the horizon.
Detroit East English Village Prep 80, CLARKSTON 71.
The Wolves (5-1) dreams of an undefeated season were dashed at North Farmington. Detroit East English Village Prep came back from a 22 point deficit, an 18 point halftime deficit, and an early 14-3 first quarter deficit to stun Clarkston and the 80 points were the most the Wolves allowed this season. Clarkston was outscored 27-8 in the fourth quarter, which usually doesn't happen especially to a team name Clarkston. David DeJulius whom might have emerged as a Mr. Michigan Basketball candidate had 42 points, 17 in the fourth quarter to lead Detroit East English Village Prep. Foster Loyer led the Wolves with 21 points, while Taylor Currie had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ Robinson added 19 points, including 18 in the first half in defeat. Clarkston did lose one game last season on route to a State Championship (Southfield Arts and Tech 64-60.) The Wolves will look to bounce back heading into the new year with a trip to Bloomfield Hills in January.
The Wolves (5-1) dreams of an undefeated season were dashed at North Farmington. Detroit East English Village Prep came back from a 22 point deficit, an 18 point halftime deficit, and an early 14-3 first quarter deficit to stun Clarkston and the 80 points were the most the Wolves allowed this season. Clarkston was outscored 27-8 in the fourth quarter, which usually doesn't happen especially to a team name Clarkston. David DeJulius whom might have emerged as a Mr. Michigan Basketball candidate had 42 points, 17 in the fourth quarter to lead Detroit East English Village Prep. Foster Loyer led the Wolves with 21 points, while Taylor Currie had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ Robinson added 19 points, including 18 in the first half in defeat. Clarkston did lose one game last season on route to a State Championship (Southfield Arts and Tech 64-60.) The Wolves will look to bounce back heading into the new year with a trip to Bloomfield Hills in January.
Plymouth Salem.
Redford Thurston 51, PONTIAC 45.
The Phoenix (0-5) lost another close one this time to Redford Thurston at Plymouth Salem. Pontiac has played a tough schedule thus far which should help them get ready for league play in January when they will host Rochester and then Orion. The Phoenix have one more game to play in 2017, they will play Southgate Anderson in 24 hours at Plymouth Salem.
The Phoenix (0-5) lost another close one this time to Redford Thurston at Plymouth Salem. Pontiac has played a tough schedule thus far which should help them get ready for league play in January when they will host Rochester and then Orion. The Phoenix have one more game to play in 2017, they will play Southgate Anderson in 24 hours at Plymouth Salem.
PONTIAC 63 Southgate Anderson 50.
The Phoenix (1-5) closed out 2017 by picking up their first win of the season over Southgate Anderson in the third place game at Plymouth Salem. Pontiac got off to a 15-3 start after the first quarter and never looked back. The Phoenix will look to get off to a good start in 2018 when they host Rochester.
St. Clair Community College.
WEST BLOOMFIELD 62, St. Clair 34.
The Lakers (1-3) won convincingly at St. Clair Community College over St. Clair. Jalen Kelso had 17 points to lead West Bloomfield while Tre Harvey added 12 points. The Lakers will head into league play with confidence as they have North Farmington next in January.
The Lakers (1-3) won convincingly at St. Clair Community College over St. Clair. Jalen Kelso had 17 points to lead West Bloomfield while Tre Harvey added 12 points. The Lakers will head into league play with confidence as they have North Farmington next in January.
Other Games.
BERKLEY 61, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 49.
The Bears (6-0) continued their hot start with a grind it out victory over a solid Ventures team in Madison Heights. Greg McGee and Jason Holloway were the catalysts for Berkley as they both had 14 points each. The Bears will head into league play riding with confidence as they have Ferndale next up in 2018.
The Bears (6-0) continued their hot start with a grind it out victory over a solid Ventures team in Madison Heights. Greg McGee and Jason Holloway were the catalysts for Berkley as they both had 14 points each. The Bears will head into league play riding with confidence as they have Ferndale next up in 2018.
TROY ATHENS 46, Okemos 40.
The Red Hawks (5-1) have won two straight after beating a game Okemos team at home. Troy Athens was led by Taylor McCaskill's 17 points and seven rebounds while Jacob Brantley added 15 points and five rebounds. The Red Hawks will return to league play in January when they travel to Oak Park next.
Girls Basketball
Detroit Cass Tech.
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 69 Detroit Renaissance 62.
The Warriors (2-5) exploded offensively against a pretty good Phoenix team at Detroit Cass Tech. Southfield Arts and Tech put up 41 points in the first half but they were outscored 23-4 by Detroit Renaissance in the third quarter. The Warriors had to hold on to get their second win of the season. Cheyenne McEvans and Alexis Johnson had big games against the smaller Detroit Renaissance team. McEvans had 30 points and 16 rebounds while Johnson had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Shawna Manning had a good game adding nine points and 10 rebounds. Southfield Arts and Tech will be right back at it in 24 hours when they play in the Roundball against Saginaw Arthur Hill.
The Warriors (2-5) exploded offensively against a pretty good Phoenix team at Detroit Cass Tech. Southfield Arts and Tech put up 41 points in the first half but they were outscored 23-4 by Detroit Renaissance in the third quarter. The Warriors had to hold on to get their second win of the season. Cheyenne McEvans and Alexis Johnson had big games against the smaller Detroit Renaissance team. McEvans had 30 points and 16 rebounds while Johnson had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Shawna Manning had a good game adding nine points and 10 rebounds. Southfield Arts and Tech will be right back at it in 24 hours when they play in the Roundball against Saginaw Arthur Hill.
Detroit Northwestern (Roundball)
CLARKSTON 49 Chandler Park Academy 45.
The Wolves (6-1) have had some strange reason problems at holding leads, it happened against Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, it almost happened against Southfield Arts and Tech but they found a way to win that game, and it almost happened against Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy. Clarkston survived behind Kayla Luchenbach had 15 points points to lead the Wolves and Maddie Beck added 13 points, four steals, and four assists. Clarkston will be right back at it tomorrow when they play Detroit Mumford.
The Wolves (6-1) have had some strange reason problems at holding leads, it happened against Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, it almost happened against Southfield Arts and Tech but they found a way to win that game, and it almost happened against Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy. Clarkston survived behind Kayla Luchenbach had 15 points points to lead the Wolves and Maddie Beck added 13 points, four steals, and four assists. Clarkston will be right back at it tomorrow when they play Detroit Mumford.
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 57, Saginaw Arthur Hill 33.
The Warriors (3-5) have won two straight after beating Saginaw Arthur Hill at Detroit Northwestern. Alexis Johnson had 17 points and nine rebounds while Kayiona Wills had 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists, Cheyenne McEvans had eight points and six rebounds. D'Layna Holloman had eight points and four assists, while Shawna Manning added eight points, and four rebounds for Southfield Arts and Tech. The Warriors will go back into league play in January when they travel to North Farmington.
PONTIAC, Lansing Eastern-NL
In a matchup that featured two very good guards in Pontiac's Bre Belton and Lansing Eastern's Natutiqa Garcia. Once we find out the results, we will recap this game.
OAK PARK 46, Toledo Waite 35.
The Knights (3-3) snapped a three game losing streak with a convincing win over Toledo Waite at Detroit Northwestern. Maxime Hill led Oak Park with 25 points and seven rebounds while Kamry Hill added eight points and Aahiayah Garnder had six points and 13 rebounds.Toledo Waite did cut the Knights lead to five points in the third quarter but Oak Park answered the bell and put them away thanks to a very solid performance on the glass. Oak Park out-rebounded Toledo Waite 37-27 in the contest. The Knights will head to Avondale next in January.
CLARKSTON 59, Detroit Mumford 45.
The Wolves (7-1) height proved to be too much for Detroit Mumford. Clarkston also used a strong second half to beat the Mustangs after only being up 26-24 at the half. Molly Nicholson, Kayla Luchenbach, and Maddie Beck were huge. The trio combined to score 46 of the team's 59 points. Beck had 17 points, Luchenbach had 16 points, and Nicholson added 13 points for the Wolves. Clarkston will head into January with another non league game against Warren Cousino on the road.
Kalamazoo Central 45, NORTH FARMINGTON 37.
The Raiders (6-2) suffered their second loss in two days at Detroit Northwestern to Kalamazoo Central. Samantha Cherney led North Farmington with 11 points, eight rebounds, and eight blocks while Maya Kelly had 10 points, Khyria King had nine points, and Molly Simpson had six points. The Raiders will look to bounce back in league play in January when they play Southfield Arts and Tech.
STONEY CREEK 44, Flat Rock 23.
The Cougars (2-5) picked up their second win of the season at Detroit Northwestern with a 21 point win over Flat Rock. Stoney Creek was dominant throughout the game. They were led by Emily Echout's 17 points and Lily DiPanni's 12 points. The Cougars will play Bloomfield Hills next in January.
FARMINGTON 59, Detroit Northwestern 16.
The Falcons (5-2) were very impressive in blowing out Detroit Northwestern on their home floor. The difference was Olivia Perkins. Perkins was phenomenal getting 22 points and Fasia Rimson added 11 points for Farmington. The Falcons dominated in all phases and will look to continue the trend when they play Berkley in January.
Bloomfield Hills.
GROVES 55, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 42.
The Falcons (5-2) keep rolling along after beating Pontiac Notre Dame Prep at Bloomfield Hills. Groves had big games from Sha Carter and Emilie Felix in victory over a very good Fighting Irish team. Carter had 20 points while Felix added 12 points. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is 0-4 against the OAA this season but the Irish are proving why they play tough against the league. The Falcons will go back into league play in January with Rochester next.
Royal Oak Shrine 48, WEST BLOOMFIELD 27.
The Lakers (1-6) had a rough showing against a good Royal Oak Shrine team at Bloomfield Hills losing by 21 points. West Bloomfield has lost five of six under first year coach Bert Mosley. The Lakers let Grace Murray (20 points) and Audrey North (10 points) combined for 30 points. West Bloomfield needs to figure things out in a hurry and if they don't then it could be a long season. The Lakers will head back into league play needing to turn things around in a big way, starting with Troy next.
The Lakers (1-6) had a rough showing against a good Royal Oak Shrine team at Bloomfield Hills losing by 21 points. West Bloomfield has lost five of six under first year coach Bert Mosley. The Lakers let Grace Murray (20 points) and Audrey North (10 points) combined for 30 points. West Bloomfield needs to figure things out in a hurry and if they don't then it could be a long season. The Lakers will head back into league play needing to turn things around in a big way, starting with Troy next.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS 57, River Rouge 51.
The Blackhawks (3-2) picked up a big win at home against a very good River Rouge team behind the three point ball. Bloomfield Hills had eight threes in the contest. Jordan Banks had 17 points while Maryam Hashim and Grace Getz had 15 points each and Becca Hancock had six points for the Blackhawks. Bloomfield Hills travels to Stoney Creek next in January.
Other Games.
Chandler Park Academy 64, NORTH FARMINGTON 39.
The Raiders (6-1) had a rough time with Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy at home. The 64 points allowed was the most they allowed this season. North Farmington was led by Maya Kelly with 15 points while Samantha Cherney had 13 points and 15 rebounds and Molly Simpson had eight points. The Raiders will be back in action in the Roundball against Kalamazoo Central in 24 hours.
Chippewa Valley 32, TROY ATHENS 28.
The Red Hawks (2-5) outrebounded Chippewa Valley 38-23 but turnovers would be the reason why Troy Athens lost at home to the Big Reds. Isabelle Crumm led the Red Hawks with seven points and 16 rebounds while CeCe Resendez and Juila Rower had six point each and Clara Shoales had eight rebounds. Troy Athens led 17-10 at the half but a 11-5 run decided the game in favor of Chippewa Valley.
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