Girls varsity basketball moves to 3-2 after overtime win against Canton

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 […]

Lake Orion boys basketball gets off to a rough start at 0-3

Lake Orion boys basketball gets off to a rough start at 0-3

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 […]

Adams spoils Lake Orion’s home opener, 48-46

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Adams High School’s varsity boys basketball team defeated Lake Orion, 48-46, in the Dragon’s home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The non-conference game was Lake Orion’s first game of the season. Lake Orion plays in the Oakland Activities Association White division, while Adams is in the […]

Dragon boys cross country places 21st at state meet

Dragon boys cross country places 21st at state meet

Sophomore Linda Lopez runs for the girls team at states By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com BROOKLYN, Mich. — The Lake Orion High School boys cross country team competed in the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals on Nov. 2 at the Michigan International Speedway, finishing 21st in the state. “It was a beautiful day to […]

LOHS girls swim and dive team finishes 4th at OAA Red meet

State meet coming up on Nov. 21-22 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion High School girls swimming and diving team aimed to finish within the top three in the OAA Red Championships last week in Bloomfield Hills, finishing fourth out of the six teams at the meet. The team […]

Clarkston defeats Lake Orion in football district playoffs

Clarkston defeats Lake Orion in football district playoffs

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Dragons fell 34-16 in their rematch against Clarkston in the district semifinal last Friday. “We know what the rivalry is about, and anytime you lose a rivalry game it’s got a little extra sting to it,” said Clarkston varsity football head coach […]

Dragon cross country runners qualify for state meet

Dragon cross country runners qualify for state meet

Lake Orion takes second at regional meet By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com Clarkston — The Lake Orion High School boys cross country team is heading to the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals as a team after finishing second at the MHSAA Region 8 meet on Oct. 25 at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston. The Dragons […]

Oxford edges out Lake Orion in district soccer final penalty shootout

Oxford edges out Lake Orion in district soccer final penalty shootout

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com DAVISON — The Oxford High School boys varsity soccer team beat Lake Orion 2-1 in a penalty shootout in the MHSAA District 6 soccer final on Oct. 17 at Davison High School. Lake Orion finished the season at 11-4-2 and were OAA White division champs. Oxford, ranked fourth in […]