Wild finish extends winning streak to 7 games By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion varsity boys basketball team defeated Troy High School, 41-40, after a fourth quarter that included several lead changes in the final minutes. The win is Lake Orion’s seventh straight. The Colts had a chance to […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion varsity girls basketball team led for most of the game on Jan. 14 against cross-town rival Oxford, holding on after a fourth quarter surge by the Wildcats. But the final-seconds effort by the Wildcats’ fell short and the Dragons were able to run […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wpricel@mihomepaper.com TROY — The Lake Orion Competitive Cheer teams competed in the OAA Red Meet at Troy Athens, Jan. 8. The Dragons finished in fourth place in the varsity competition with a total of 740.34. points with 230.5 points in the first round; 214.34, second round; and 303.5, third […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion girls’ varsity basketball team bounced back after 27 point loss (47-20) at Rochester High School on Jan. 7 with a 17 point win (60-43) against Birmingham Groves on Thursday at Lake Orion High School. Senior Izzy Wotlinski led the Dragons with 32 points […]
The Lake Orion boys varsity basketball have have won five of their last six games after defeating Oak Park High School 52-37 on Friday at Lake Orion High School. Junior Ryan Rocheleau and senior Zack Parks both scored 13 points, while senior Gabe Scott scored 12. In their previous game, the boys beat Farmington High […]
By Angelina Bailo Review Contributor ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School wrestling coach Jeff Smart was named the All-American Athletic Association’s 2024-25 Oakland County Wrestling Coach of the Year in December. The referee’s committee honored Smart with the award at the Oakland County wrestling tournament on Dec. 14 at Lake Orion High School. The […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion varsity girls basketball team defeated Bay City Western, 56-29, at Lake Orion High School on Thursday night. The win marked Lake Orion’s fourth straight, making the Dragons 5-2 overall. Lake Orion made 10 of their 20 three-point shot attempts and held the Warriors […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Lake Orion Boys Swim and Dive team opened the season with a 136-50 win over the Wolves last Thursday at Clarkston High School. “I thought that we swam quite well,” said Ben Winn, head coach. “Coming off of last season, I knew we had a […]
Lake Orion High School’s girls varsity basketball team moved to 3-2 on the season after winning on the road against Canton High School in overtime, 55-51, on Dec. 12. Senior Izzy Wotlinski dominated for Lake Orion on both ends of the court, scoring 28 points, collecting 10 rebounds, stealing the ball eight times and earning […]
It’s been a tough start to the season for the Lake Orion boys varsity basketball team, with the Dragons dropping their first three games. The Dragons lost 32-50 to Macomb Dakota (3-1) on Dec. 7 at the Rochester Showcase at Rochester High School in the MAC vs OAA challenge. Zack Parks led the Dragons scoring […]