Henry Ford Downs Delta 78-65

Last night, Henry Ford Community College defeated Delta College 78-65.

      Last night, Henry Ford Community College defeated Delta College 78-65 in the regular season finale for both schools.  The Henry Ford Hawks got out to an early lead, and the Delta Pioneers failed to adjust to the fast pace offense, and high percentage shooting that came as a result of the superb ball movement by the Hawks.  Henry Ford's Marquawn Armstrong, and Roderick Butler were able to score easy buckets down low, while Darryl Mobley Jr., and Javan Thomas contributed by shooting well from the field.  The Hawks lead by twelve at the break, but the Pioneers started the second half strong, and cut the lead to 38-30.  Henry Ford scored a few quick buckets, and then began to slow down the tempo.  Austin Marine lead the way for Delta scoring 23 points, while Jojaun Grahm added 21 for the Pioneers in the loosing effort.  Henry Ford finishes the regular season with an overall record of 18-10, (12-6 in the MCCAA) while Delta concludes with a 12-17 overall record (10-8 in the MCCAA).  Both teams have played well at times, but they've each struggled against the top teams in the MCCAA standings.









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Mott vs Schoolcraft Photo Album

Mott controlled the tempo early!

Schoolcraft couldn't contain Mott's Sophomore Forward #23 Fred Mattison!

#23 Fred Mattison was an inside presence on the defensive end!

Mott's 6'9 Freshman Center #2 Coreontae DeBerry used his height advantage to score easy baskets!

Mott Community College earned themselves a 96-46 victory over Schoolcraft College!

         






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#10 Mott Jams Over Schoolcraft 96-46

Mott's Coreontae DeBerry slammed the ball with authority! 

     Yesterday, the #10 Nationally ranked Mott Community College Bears cruised to a 96-46 victory over the Schoolcraft College Ocelots.  It was the final home game of the year for Schoolcraft, and the Ocelots acknowledged their six Sophomores for a  "Sophomore Day" celebration. The Ocelots trailed by ten points  (16-6) with twelve minutes left to play in the first half.  Mott's defensive pressure forced several turnovers, and Mott converted those turnovers into easy fast break buckets.  The Ocelots struggled to score, and had no answer for the inside presence of Mott's 6'7 Sophomore Forward Fred Mattison, and 6'9 Freshman Center Coreontae BeBerry.  Mattison, and DeBerry combined to showcase several highlight dunks that impressed even the Schoolcraft faithful.  They were also a force on the defensive end altering shots, and gobbling up rebounds.  By the end of the first half the Bears had built an insurmountable lead, and Mott let up on the gas pedal by resting their starters.  Schoolcraft also expanded their roster in the second half, allowing their young back ups to gain experience for the future.  When it was all said and done the Mott Bears proved why they are Nationally ranked, and why they are the defending National Champions.  Mott also won the National Championship in 2003, 2007, and 2008.  In 2011 they were the National Runner-up.

Mott Bears Sophomore Forward #23 Fred Mattison went strong to the bucket.

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Boat Race On Land Photo Album

The boats easily become detached from their vehicles during the Boat Race.

     Due to the popularity of the Flat Rock Speedway posts, I've decided to post more photos from the 2012 Grillers Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race which took place on September 15th, 2012.  Before the busses took to the track, there was a figure 8 race featuring boats towed by cars.  Here are some exclusive photos!  Feel free to leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about Flat Rock Speedway.

Who put that boat there?

The boat was crashed into several times during the race!

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Flashback: Senior Day At Oakland

Scroll down to see some exclusive photos of the Oakland University baseball team.

      The college baseball season is just around the corner, and I decided to post some exclusive photos from last years senior day at Oakland University.  Oakland University battled the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds through eleven innings before earning the 6-5 victory.  Last season marked the final season for the Southern Utah baseball program.  Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com 

A look at the OU Baseball Field from the top of the hill!

Behind the batters box at Oakland University

Oakland pulled out the 6-5 win on senior day!

Good game, good game!

Southern Utah University is permanently ending their baseball program.

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Mascot Hockey Game Photo Album

The Belle Tire, The Comcast Remote, Culver, Max and Erma, Shooter, and Swoop all got in on the action!

The Belle Tire set up in front of the net!

The Tim Horton coffee cup showed off his puck handling skills!

 The goaltender appeared to be deflated after allowing an early goal!

               





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Ocelots vs Lumberjacks Photo Album

The Ocelots stormed out in front early!

Schoolcraft's Jordan Eastman was injured, and did not return.



Every possession became critical!

Alpena's Lavario Smith scored with 1:00 remaining to even the score!

Schoolcraft earned the 87-83 overtime win against Alpena.

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Blue Devils vs Wolves Photo Album

Julius Porter drained the triple at the buzzer to end the first half!

LTU's Jake Mullin dove for the loose ball!



LTU's #45 Brad Watterworth battled down low against UofM-D big man #25 Jeff Fick! 

Both teams showed a lot of effort!

In the end Lawrence Tech earned themselves a 76-64 road victory

   



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Ocelots Oust Alpena 87-83 In OT



Schoolcraft's Terel Sewell went strong to the bucket!

     On Wednesday night, the Schoolcraft Ocelots defeated the visiting Alpena Lumberjacks 87-83 (in overtime) on breast cancer awareness night.  The Ocelots controlled the pace early, and lead by 22 points with 4:30 left in the first half.  Alpena began to slice into the lead behind the shifty ball handling of #3 Kharri Dailey, and the consistent scoring from #15 Lavario Smith.  For most of the second half, Schoolcraft played without one of their starters.  As a result of a serious foot injury, #33 Jordan Eastman did not return to play, but did later resurface behind the Ocelots bench on crutches.  With 6:00 left in the game, the Lumberjacks cut the deficit to eight points (60-52), and suddenly found themselves within striking distance.   The Ocelots continued to score, but turned the ball over and allowed the Lumberjacks to gain momentum, and force overtime.  In the extra session, both teams went to the free throw line on numerous occasions, and the outcome was ultimately decided by the team that shot better from the line.  The Ocelots capitalized on their free throw attempts to secure the 87-83 victory at home.
     Alpena Community College, and Schoolcraft College both play in Division II of the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association), and both schools compete against each other together in the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association).  The MCCAA includes 18 schools from the regional area, and is divided into two conferences.  The Eastern Conference includes Alpena Community College, Delta College, Henry Ford Community College, Kirtland Community College, Macomb Community College, Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Schoolcraft College, St. Clair County Community College, and Wayne County Community College District.  The Western Conference includes Glen Oaks Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Jackson Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan Community College, Lansing Community College, and Muskegon Community College.










Several players scramble after the loose ball!

   

 





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Whalers vs Colts Photo Album



Plymouth Whalers Center Mitchell Heard came face to face with Barrie Center Mark Scheifele. 

The Whalers worked the puck around the net.

Whalers Center Sebastian Uvira skated around three Colt players to get to the net. 

Colts Goaltender Mathias Niederberger was all over the ice making saves.

The Colts defeated the Whalers 6-3.

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Bittersweet Senior Night At U of M-D

U of M-D Athletic Director Steve Rotta congratulated #50 Nadis Ahmic for a job well done! 

     It was a bittersweet celebration at the University of Michigan Dearborn on Saturday night.  The Wolves lost to the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils 76-64 in their final home game of the season.  Lawrence Tech University improved to 3-25 (2-18 in the WHAC Conference), and UofM Dearborn fell to 7-21 (5-15 in the WHAC Conference).  The Wolves lead the visiting Blue Devils 33-27 at halftime, and jumped out to a 39-30 lead early in the second half.  Blue Devils guards Jake Mullin, and Anthony Sisson found their rythym to combine for 37 points.  The Wolves were plaqued by several stretches of cold shooting that helped contribute to the outcome.
    Julius Porter gave the home crowd a reason to celebrate when he scored his 1,000th career point midway through the second half.  Porter played his freshman year at Alma College, before transferring to the UofM-D where he has spent the previous three seasons.  UofM-D will end their regular season schedule with two final games on the road.  The Wolves are scheduled to play at Madonna University tonight, and at Sienna Heights University on Saturday night.
     The University of Michigan Dearborn, and Lawrence Tech University both play in Division II of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), and both schools compete against each other in the WHAC (Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference).
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#23 Julius Porter scored his 1,000th career point Saturday night!

                 




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Eagles vs Wolves Photo Album

EMU goalie Andrew Duff made several tremendous saves!

Wolves Defenseman Cody Longuski worked the puck behind the net.

The game got very physical at times!



There were several goals scored!

It took 15 combined goals, and overtime to decide a winner!

In the end the Wolves celebrated the 8-7 victory!

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EMU Falls In 15 Goal OT Thriller

It took overtime, and 15 combined goals to determine a winner.

     It took overtime, and fifteen combined goals to determine a winner on Saturday night when the Eastern Michigan University Eagles hooked up with the University of Michigan Dearborn Wolves in Dearborn.  The Eagles lead the Wolves 6-5 after two periods, and the physical play increased in the third period as both teams continued to light up the lamp.  UofM- D tied the game early in the third period, then took the lead on a power play goal with just over two minutes remaining.  The Eagles pulled their goalie, and tied the score with 45 seconds left in regulation.  It was wide open four on four skating, until the Wolves scored the game winning goal with just over three minutes remaining in overtime.  This game concluded the regular season for the Wolves, while the Eagles will head to the University of Illinois for a pair of games at Illini Arena.  The Eagles and Wolves will meet this week (Feb 15th) at Patterson Ice Arena (located in Grand Rapids) in the first round of the GLCHL (Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League) Playoffs.
     Several universities such as Eastern Michigan, and the University of Michigan Dearborn compete against each other in an organization alternative to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).  The ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) was founded in 1991, and began with just fifteen members.  Today the ACHA has grown to three divisions for men's hockey, and two divisions for women's hockey.  ACHA teams play high quality hockey even though they offer no scholarship oppurtunities for their students, and are typically minimally funded programs.  The Eagles, and Wolves compete against each other in the GLCHL along with five other programs including Adrian College, Davenport University, Kent State University, Oakland University, and Western Michigan University.  It is important to note than some universities field an NCAA hockey team, and an ACHA team.  Western Michigan University's ACHA hockey team is known as the Stallions, but the nickname used for their NCAA hockey team is the Broncos.
     The UM-D Arena seats 1,500 fans, and is a great venue for college hockey.  The UM-D Arena is located on campus, and is currently the largest ice rink in the GLCHL.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from Saturday's college hockey showdown.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com

EMU goalie Andrew Duff was in disbelief after loosing in overtime.

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Colts Race Past Whalers 6-3

New York Islanders draft pick Mitchell Theoret took the faceoff for Barrie.



     On Friday night, the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Eastern Conference leading Barrie Colts outlasted the Plymouth Whalers 6-3 while scoring five unanswered goals after the first period.  Vincent Trocheck scored two early goals for the Whalers to give them an early lead.  The Whalers lead 3-1 after the first period, and lead for most of the contest, trailing for the first time with just under five minutes left in the game.  Detroit Red Wings draft pick Andreas Athanasiou added one of two empty net goals in the final moments to secure the win for Barrie.  The Colts featured six NHL draft picks including Mark Scheifele, who just returned to Barrie following a stint with the Winnipeg Jets.  Barrie improved their overall record to 34-17, but suffered a loss the following night against the Saginaw Spirit. The Whalers dropped to 26-25, but earned a victory the following night at home against the Owen Sound Attack.  The Whalers will play their next game today at 2:00 p.m. at the Brampton Battalion.
     The OHL Western Conference West Division continues to be a tight race with several teams close in the standings.  Sault Ste. Marie, Sarnia, and Plymouth have been exchanging the division lead all season long, and Windsor, and Saginaw remain within striking distance. The Whalers will play eleven of their final sixteen regular season games away from Compuware Arena. 

Detroit Red Wings draft pick Andreas Athanasiou scored an empty net goal for Barrie.

       





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