by orionontv | May 20, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Written Tuesday May 20th at 1:15 PM
The Cougars will have a new boys basketball coach this winter.
Stoney Creek named Marko Tomich as their new boys basketball coach according to the D-Zone basketball who confirmed the news. Tomich takes over for Coach Jeff Olind who was let go last month.
Olind went 19-47 in his three years with the program. This is what Tomich will be tasked with in turning around but the competition will be a lot more tougher.
Tomich was an assistant at Royal Oak Shrine under Coach Mike Maryanski but he is well known with in the basketball community.
Tomich will have a huge challenge awaiting him at Stoney Creek. He has to get on the same page with the parents. The parents demand a lot from the coaching staff. Tomich will have a ton of proven talent in KJ Schuster, Anthony Arlinghaus, Quentin Rangi, Jack Fredenburg, Charlie Carson, and Joey Miller coming back. Program strength looks to be solid for the Cougars but the challenge will be at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels with the program.
Stoney Creek will be in the White after a rough go in the Blue the last three years. They will have Adams, Rochester, Waterford Mott, Oxford, and Lake Orion in the division. The districts have not been announced yet but it is likely they could have Romeo, Utica Eisenhower, and their city rival schools (Adams and Rochester) in them.
It will be really interesting to see how Tomich handles the transition period.
Stay tuned to OAA Now on the latest on this developing story.
Here is the tweet from Stu Carrolton of the D-Zone
https://x.com/TheDZoneBBall/status/1924829705372397914
by orionontv | May 14, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Softball Districts-2025
Written Wednesday March 12th at 3:45 PM
District 17 at Ferndale
FERNDALE vs Redford Thurston
Detroit Mumford vs Detroit Renaissance
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is not a really strong district. Ferndale should play Detroit Renaissance in the district final. Early edge has to be to the Phoenix.
District 21 at Troy
TROY vs ROYAL OAK
TROY ATHENS vs BERKLEY
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is oddly a tough district, anyone can take this district. All four teams have a legit shot of getting to the regional.
District 22 at Romeo
ROCHESTER vs Romeo
ROCHESTER/Romeo vs Utica Eisenhower
ADAMS vs STONEY CREEK
EARLY THOUGHTS: The good news is that Lake Orion is not in the district. Stoney Creek is still loaded despite losing some proven talent. Rochester could be a sleeper. I think the Cougars have the early edge but don’t count out Adams or Romeo.
District 25 at Avondale
AVONDALE vs BLOOMFIELD HILLS
GROVES vs SEAHOLM
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a tough district, Bloomfield Hills should be the early favorite but Groves and Seaholm will be there. Avondale is the wildcard. Anyone could win this district.
District 26 at Farmington Hills Mercy
NORTH FARMINGTON vs Farmington Hills Mercy
FARMINGTON vs SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
EARLY THOUGHTS: This has the makings of a North Farmington/Farmington Hills Mercy district finals but even still no one is touching the Marlins.
District 30 at Walled Lake Northern
WEST BLOOMFIELD vs Lakeland
Walled Lake Central vs Walled Lake Northern
EARLY THOUGHTS: West Bloomfield is going to have a really tough time in this district especially if Lakeland and Walled Lake Northern get their way. One of the Bougie Lake schools has the early edge in this district.
District 31 at Oxford
LAKE ORION vs Waterford Kettering
LAKE ORION/Waterford Kettering vs Waterford Mott
CLARKSTON vs OXFORD
EARLY THOUGHTS: Clarkston has a new coaching staff but they have to go through a transition period. Oxford should be improved but this district runs through Dragon Country. I don’t see any of these teams touching Lake Orion.
District 54 at Livonia Clarenceville
Districts will be updated once matches come out.
Livonia Clarenceville
OAK PARK
Detroit Lincoln King
Hazel Park
Redford Union
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is not a really strong district. Livonia Clarenceville is the early favorite with home field. Hazel Park and Detroit Lincoln King Academy could be challengers. Overall not a really strong district as mentioned.
District 56 at TBD
Districts will be updated once matches come out.
HARPER WOODS
Detroit Denby Tech
Detroit Martin Luther King
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is not a strong district but the MHSAA moved Harper Woods further south into Detroit. The Pioneers could have a really tough time with Detroit Denby Tech who has beaten them earlier in the season. It won’t be easy for Harper Woods.
by orionontv | May 14, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Baseball Districts-2025
Written Wednesday March 12th at 3:55 PM
District 14 at West Bloomfield
WEST BLOOMFIELD vs Walled Lake Central
NORTH FARMINGTON vs Walled Lake Western
EARLY THOUGHTS: This district looks really interesting. West Bloomfield is the favorite to come out of this district because of home field but North Farmington should challenge them.
District 15 at Northville
Northville vs Livonia Stevenson
Northville/Livonia Stevenson vs FARMINGTON
Novi vs Novi Detroit Catholic Central
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a tough district, anyone can win this district. There is a ton of proven teams. It’s too bad one team will come out of this district, this has too much quality programs.
District 23 at Southfield Arts and Tech
FERNDALE vs Detroit Renaissance
FERNDALE/Detroit Renaissance vs Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH vs Detroit Mumford
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is not a really strong district, when in doubt trust Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit.
District 24 at Groves
GROVES vs Warren Mott
BERKLEY vs ROYAL OAK
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district, three teams have a shot to win this district. I would say Groves is early favorite but Berkley and Royal Oak aren’t that far behind.
District 25 at Seaholm
TROY vs Birmingham Brother Rice
TROY/Birmingham Brother Rice vs SEAHOLM
AVONDALE vs BLOOMFIELD HILLS
EARLY THOUGHTS: Birmingham Brother Rice looks to be the favorite with their experience but Seaholm could have a say being at home. Bloomfield Hills is the wildcard. This looks like this is the Warriors district to lose.
District 26 at Utica
TROY ATHENS vs Sterling Heights
TROY ATHENS/Sterling Heights vs Utica
Utica Ford II vs Sterling Heights Stevenson
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district. Utica and Troy Athens look to be the favorites in this district. Sterling Heights Stevenson looks to be the wildcard. This is either an orange and black or red and gold district all over it.
District 30 at Rochester
ADAMS vs STONEY CREEK
ADAMS/STONEY CREEK vs Utica Eisenhower
ROCHESTER vs LAKE ORION
EARLY THOUGHTS: Rochester had a special run last season and will look to repeat but keep an eye on Adams, Stoney Creek, and Lake Orion. All three are more than capable of dethroning the Falcons. This should be a fun district.
District 31 at Oxford
CLARKSTON vs Grand Blanc
CLARKSTON/Grand Blanc vs Holly
OXFORD vs Fenton
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a tough district. Grand Blanc stands out but Oxford and Clarkston could have strong says. Holly and Fenton are both wildcards. The Bobcats are the early favorite.
District 60 at Harper Woods
* This district will be updated once we get the matches.
HARPER WOODS
Detroit Southeastern
Eastpointe
Harper Woods Chandler Park
St. Clair Shores South Lake
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is not a really strong district. St. Clair Shores South Lake looks to be the favorite with Eastpointe not too far off. Harper Woods looks to be the wildcard. This should be a really interesting district.
by orionontv | May 14, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Girls Soccer Districts-2025
Written Wednesday March 12th at 4:10 PM
District 6 at Oxford
- OXFORD vs 4. Davison
- OXFORD/4. Davison vs 1. LAKE ORION
- CLARKSTON vs 2. Grand Blanc
- Lapeer vs 3. Flushing
EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a fun district. Davison, Lake Orion, and Oxford have strong cases to win this district. Grand Blanc is the wildcard and could make a run themselves but Clarkston will pose a strong challenge. Overall five teams have a shot to win this district. SAM PICK: LAKE ORION.
ANT THOUGHTS: This will be a very interesting district. Usually when it comes to these northern districts, the OAA (Lake Orion, Oxford, and Clarkston) do fairly well and are better tested compared to the Saginaw Valley (Grand Blanc, Lapeer, and Davison) and the Flint Metro League (Flushing.) Davison who is the one of the favorites in the district and was the number one seed until recently and Oxford who played in the OAA Red and is the host team in the district will be a very interesting matchup. Whoever wins the district will play Lake Orion who won the OAA White, beat Davison in the district final (last season), and has wins over Oxford, Clarkston, and Grand Blanc. Grand Blanc and Clarkston will be another interesting match up as both teams match each other very well despite Clarkston having more losses. Flushing should beat Lapeer. Overall Lake Orion is the favorite and should come out of the district.
District 7 at Hartland
- WEST BLOOMFIELD vs 1. BLOOMFIELD HILLS
- Walled Lake Central vs 4. Waterford Mott
- Milford vs 3. Walled Lake Northern
- Lakeland vs 2. Hartland
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district. Hartland is the early favorite but Bloomfield Hills has been here before. Waterford Mott could pose some problems as well. Walled Lake Northern and Lakeland are the wildcards. Either way this district should come to the Eagles and the Blackhawks. SAM PICK: HARTLAND.
ANT THOUGHTS: Bloomfield Hills and Hartland will be an interesting district final. Last year, Hartland eliminated Bloomfield Hills in the Regional Final. This year, they will most likely play each other in the district final. It could go either way. Hartland is the home team but Bloomfield Hills plays in the better division. (The OAA Red) and is undefeated. Going with the Blackhawks.
District 8 at Farmington
- Novi vs 4. NORTH FARMINGTON
- Novi/4. NORTH FARMINGTON vs 1. Northville
- FARMINGTON vs 2. South Lyon East
- South Lyon vs 3. Livonia Stevenson
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is going to be a tough district for the Farmington schools. Novi and Northville are loaded teams. Livonia Stevenson is the wildcard but all three are on one side of the district. This is a perfect opportunity for South Lyon East to do some damage. SAM PICK: NORTHVILLE.
ANT THOUGHTS: Northville is the favorite. Livonia Stevenson could challenge South Lyon East but Northville is the odds on favorite here.
District 13 at Berkley
- Detroit Renaissance vs 4. GROVES
- Detroit Renaissance/4. GROVES vs 1. BERKLEY
- FERNDALE vs 2. SEAHOLM
- SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH vs 3. ROYAL OAK
EARLY THOUGHTS: This district is still very challenging despite the Troy schools not being in this district. Berkley, Seaholm, and Royal Oak have great shots to win this district. Groves is a wildcard and can make a ton of noise. SAM PICK: SEAHOLM.
ANT THOUGHTS: Berkley being the number one seed in this district despite being on a little losing streak and having home field is quite remarkable. Groves however, holds a win over Berkley which could make the semifinals a little interesting. Seaholm however, is on a roll having strong performances over OAA Red teams and has a win at Lake Orion. Despite Berkley beating Seaholm twice in the regular season. It is hard to beat a team three times. Berkley has that opportunity along with home field but Seaholm is rolling right now.
District 14 at Troy Athens
- Fraser vs 4. Warren Cousino
- Fraser/4. Warren Cousino vs 1. TROY ATHENS
- Warren Mott vs 2. TROY
- Sterling Heights vs 3. Sterling Heights Stevenson
EARLY THOUGHTS: This district looks like it will be a Troy/Troy Athens district final with both teams not seeing Berkley, Seaholm, Groves, Royal Oak, or even the Rochester schools until the regionals. This should be a really interesting district. SAM PICK: TROY ATHENS.
ANT THOUGHTS: Troy Athens/Troy round two. Athens won the regular season matchup. With home field, they look poised to advance to Regionals.
District 15 at Adams
- STONEY CREEK vs 4. Utica Eisenhower
- STONEY CREEK/4. Utica Eisenhower vs 1. ROCHESTER
- Utica Ford II vs 2. ADAMS
- Utica vs 3. Romeo
EARLY THOUGHTS: Whoever wins this district has usually had a deep postseason run. All three Rochester schools are more than capable. Utica Eisenhower and Utica are as well. This will be a really tough district to say the least. Something tells me this could be Rochester’s year to overcome their demons. SAM PICK: ROCHESTER.
ANT THOUGHTS: Once again, one of the toughest districts in the state. Every team in this district is consistency solid. The possible Rochester/Utica Eisenhower matchup should be a lot of fun as both teams have been state ranked throughout the season. Adams/Romeo looks to be great as well. Rochester did beat Adams earlier in the season. Think Rochester will survive and advance.
District 27 at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
- Saginaw vs 1. Holly
- Waterford Kettering vs 4. Lake Fenton
- AVONDALE vs 2. Fenton
- Linden vs 3. Orchard Lake St. Marys
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really even district on the red turf in Orchard Lake. Lake Fenton is solid and is the early favorite. Holly could make some noise as well Fenton and Waterford Kettering. Avondale is the wildcard. This is anyone’s district to take. SAM PICK: HOLLY.
ANT THOUGHTS: This is anyone’s district. OL St. Marys probably stands out as the favorite being at home and going through a tough Catholic League Schedule but this district looks ultra-competitive. Holly/Kettering should it happen will be fun but a Holly/Lake Fenton matchup looks great also. OLSM/Linden will be interesting as does Fenton/Avondale. Anything can happen.
District 29 at Grosse Pointe North
- Hamtramck vs 1. Warren Woods Tower
- Grosse Pointe North vs 4. St. Clair Shores LakeShore
- HARPER WOODS vs 2. Madison Heights Lamphere
- Warren Fitzgerald vs 3. Center Line
EARLY THOUGHTS: This will be a tough district for Harper Woods. Grosse Pointe North, Warren Woods Tower, and Center Line are really tough teams and could be in line to take this district. SAM PICK: WARREN WOODS TOWER.
ANT THOUGHTS: Harper Woods is in for a tough district. Enough said.
District 30 at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
- Walled Lake Western vs 4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
- Walled Lake Western/4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood vs 1. Birmingham Marian
- OAK PARK vs 2. Farmington Hills Mercy
- Redford Thurston vs 3. Garden City
EARLY THOUGHTS: No one is touching Birmingham Marian in this district. Garden City and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood might but no one is touching the Mustangs. SAM PICK: BIRMINGHAM MARIAN.
ANT THOUGHTS: Same as Harper Woods when it comes to Oak Park.
by orionontv | May 14, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Girls Lacrosse Regionals-2025
Written Wednesday March 12th at 4:23 PM
Regional 2 at Brighton
Detroit Cass Tech vs Ann Arbor Huron
Detroit Cass Tech/Ann Arbor Huron vs South Lyon
Plymouth vs Plymouth Canton
Plymouth/Plymouth Canton vs Plymouth Salem
Northville vs Livonia United
Northville/Livonia United vs Brighton
FARMINGTON UNITED vs Ann Arbor Pioneer
Novi vs Walled Lake United
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting regional. Brighton is loaded with proven experience. I don’t see anyone in this regional that can beat the Bulldogs not a home.
Regional 3 at West Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD HILLS vs Grosse Pointe North
BLOOMFIELD HILLS/Grosse Pointe North vs Grosse Pointe South
Utica Eisenhower vs Chippewa Valley/Dakota
Utica Eisenhower/Chippewa Valley/Dakota vs Utica/Utica Ford II
TROY vs M-1 (ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY)
TROY/M-1 vs BIRMINGHAM
ROCHESTER vs Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
TROY ATHENS vs WEST BLOOMFIELD
EARLY THOUGHTS: This regional could see Birmingham vs Bloomfield Hills in a rematch although Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood could challenge. This could be a repeat of the past or something different.
Regional 4 at Hartland
CLARKSTON vs Grand Blanc
CLARKSTON/Grand Blanc vs LAKE ORION
OXFORD vs Fenton
OXFORD/Fenton vs Waterford United
Lansing Catholic vs Howell
Lansing Catholic/Howell vs Lansing Holt
Hartland vs Davison
Midland United vs Huron Valley
EARLY THOUGHTS: This regional looks like it has Hartland written all over it. They have home field. Lake Orion and Grand Blanc look to be the top challengers to the Eagles in this regional. Oxford is the sleeper.
Regional 7 at Stoney Creek
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep vs Holly/Brandon
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep/Holly/Brandon vs Birmingham Detroit Country Day
Second Round:
STONEY CREEK vs Lapeer
Mt. Clemens Sacred Heart Academy/Madison Heights Bishop Foley/Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes vs Warren Regina
Sacred Heart/Bishop Foley/WOLL/Warren Regina vs ADAMS
Birmingham Marian vs AVONDALE
Birmingham Marian/AVONDALE vs Grosse Pointe University Liggett
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting regional. Five teams have a chance to win this district in Grosse Pointe University Liggett, Warren Regina, Birmingham Marian, Birmingham Detroit Country Day, and Stoney Creek. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is the wildcard. This should be
by orionontv | May 14, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Boys Lacrosse Regionals-2025
Written Wednesday March 12th at 4:30 PM
Regional 3 @ Clarkston
Hartland vs Brandon/Holly
OXFORD vs Bay City Central (Frankemuth/Freeland)
CLARKSTON vs Davison
Grand Blanc vs Swartz Creek/Flushing
EARLY THOUGHTS: We could be on a collision course between two powerhouses in Clarkston and Hartland which could be a tense drama in the regional final. Grand Blanc is a sleeper but this has Wolves and Eagles all over it.
Regional 4 @ Troy Athens
Birmingham Brother Rice vs TROY ATHENS/AVONDALE
Utica Eisenhower/Utica vs Waterford United
Romeo vs ROCHESTER
ADAMS vs TROY
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a tough regional for anyone having to deal with Birmingham Brother Rice. The Warriors are loaded every season. No one is touching Birmingham Brother Rice in this regional.
Regional 5 @ Lake Orion
New Baltimore Anchor Bay vs Chippewa Valley
New Baltimore Anchor Bay/Chippewa Valley vs LAKE ORION
Macomb Dakota vs St. Clair (Marine City/Marysville)
Macomb Lutheran North vs Port Huron Unified
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting regional, no one stands out to challenge Lake Orion, maybe Macomb Dakota but this regional looks to be painted in green and white early.
Regional 6 @ Seaholm
BIRMINGHAM UNITED vs FARMINGTON UNITED
BLOOMFIELD HILLS vs WEST BLOOMFIELD
Livonia Stevenson vs Detroit Cass Tech
M-1 vs Brownstown Woodhaven
EARLY THOUGHTS: Could this be the year Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham have a rematch in the regional finals, it looks possible. This is anyone’s regional to take it’s wide open.
Regional 14 @ Stoney Creek
Birmingham Detroit Country Day vs Madison Heights Bishop Foley (Macomb Lutheran North/ Clawson)
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep vs STONEY CREEK
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood vs Macomb L’Anse Creuse
Orchard Lake St. Marys vs Royal Oak Shrine (Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, Rochester Lutheran NW, Clarkston Everest)
EARLY THOUGHTS: This regional looks like it will be Birmingham Detroit Country Day against Stoney Creek. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood looks to be the wildcard in this regional.
