Lakeland Basketball In The News.....
2016-2017 Season
12/9/16 - Lakeland Tames Lions in Opener
12/17/17 - Lakeland Fends off Rival Milford in Front of Home Crowd
12/20/16 - Eagles Swoop Past Rival Milford
1/7/17 - Lakeland Comes Up Short at Northern
1/28/17 - Lakeland Offense Stalls in 41-32 Loss to Knights
12/17/17 - Lakeland Fends off Rival Milford in Front of Home Crowd
12/20/16 - Eagles Swoop Past Rival Milford
1/7/17 - Lakeland Comes Up Short at Northern
1/28/17 - Lakeland Offense Stalls in 41-32 Loss to Knights
2015-2016 Season
3/16/16 - Lakeland basketball senior Travis Seka receives surprise from teammates...
3/12/16 - miprepzone.com - WL Central takes control in 4th quarter to win district championship over Lakeland
3/11/16 - hometownlife.com - Central 3s' sink Lakeland in district final
3/09/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland books spot in district final
3/01/16 - hometownlife.com - Hoop journey leads from Bronx to White Lake
2/26/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland routs short-handed Spartans, 86-52
2/19/16 - hometownlife.com - Howell stalls Lakeland in KLAA playoffs, 50-42
2/10/16 - hometownlife.com - WLW 46 Lakeland 40
2/03/16 - hometownlife.com - Free throws doom Mavs; Lakeland wins in OT
1/30/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland finds right mix, downs rival Knights
1/27/16 - hometownlife.com - Phillips helps Eagles soar past rival Milford
1/15/16 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland starts quickly, runs past Waterford Mott
1/9/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland goes stone-cold in loss to Knights
12/23/15 - hometownlife.com - Eagles cruise to 69-23 Win...
12/22/15 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland's Seka Sets Table...
12/16/15 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland improves to 3-0
12/13/15 - lhseagles.com - Boys Basketball program opens season with sweep of Milford
12/12/15 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland Foul Shots Sink Rival Milford
- miprepzone.com - Lakeland wins low-scoring game against Milford in season opener
12/08/15 - hometownlife.com - Boys Basketball Team Capsules
- hometownlife.com - Area Boys Hoop Teams Eye Improved Seasons
3/12/16 - miprepzone.com - WL Central takes control in 4th quarter to win district championship over Lakeland
3/11/16 - hometownlife.com - Central 3s' sink Lakeland in district final
3/09/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland books spot in district final
3/01/16 - hometownlife.com - Hoop journey leads from Bronx to White Lake
2/26/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland routs short-handed Spartans, 86-52
2/19/16 - hometownlife.com - Howell stalls Lakeland in KLAA playoffs, 50-42
2/10/16 - hometownlife.com - WLW 46 Lakeland 40
2/03/16 - hometownlife.com - Free throws doom Mavs; Lakeland wins in OT
1/30/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland finds right mix, downs rival Knights
1/27/16 - hometownlife.com - Phillips helps Eagles soar past rival Milford
1/15/16 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland starts quickly, runs past Waterford Mott
1/9/16 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland goes stone-cold in loss to Knights
12/23/15 - hometownlife.com - Eagles cruise to 69-23 Win...
12/22/15 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland's Seka Sets Table...
12/16/15 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland improves to 3-0
12/13/15 - lhseagles.com - Boys Basketball program opens season with sweep of Milford
12/12/15 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland Foul Shots Sink Rival Milford
- miprepzone.com - Lakeland wins low-scoring game against Milford in season opener
12/08/15 - hometownlife.com - Boys Basketball Team Capsules
- hometownlife.com - Area Boys Hoop Teams Eye Improved Seasons
2014-2015 Season
1/13/15 - hometimelife.com - Lakeland blasts Mott, falls to Novi - The Lakeland boys basketball team opened up KLAA North Division play with a convincing 64-40 home win over Waterford Mott. (more) - pdf version
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1/13/15 - miprepzone.com - Relentless defense leads WL Central past Lakeland WITH PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEOS - Going into any game this year for Walled Lake Central boys basketball coach Chuck Spolsky is probably a lot like a trip to an all-you-can-eat buffet: There are a lot of options at his disposal. (more) - pdf version
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1/6/15- miprepzone.com-Ozeir's late bucket lifts Novi past Lakeland in boys basketball action WITH PHOTO GALLERY. (more) - pdf version
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12/12/14 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland boys hoops starts 3-0
Lakeland boys basketball improved to 3-0 with wins last week against Grand Blanc and Howell. (more) - pdf version
Lakeland boys basketball improved to 3-0 with wins last week against Grand Blanc and Howell. (more) - pdf version
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12/17/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland 69, Howell 58 - Lakeland was led by Grant Osborne, Timmy Brotherton and Jake Menzel, all of whom contributed 15 points. Martin Sinishtaj chipped in 10 points. Lakeland moves to 2-0 for the season. (more) - pdf version
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12/12/14 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland boys fend off late Milford run
MILFORD – Lakeland led almost the entire way and held off a late Milford run for a 39-24 road victory Friday night.. (more) - pdf version
MILFORD – Lakeland led almost the entire way and held off a late Milford run for a 39-24 road victory Friday night.. (more) - pdf version
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12/12/14 - miprepzone.com - Seka plays clutch, opens with a bang in first game in Lakeland uniform WITH PHOTO GALLERY
MILFORD – The Lakeland boys hoops squad will have a distinct New York flavor to it this winter with the addition of junior point guard Travis Seka. (more) - pdf version
MILFORD – The Lakeland boys hoops squad will have a distinct New York flavor to it this winter with the addition of junior point guard Travis Seka. (more) - pdf version
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12/12/14 - miprepzone.com - Late surge leads Lakeland past rival Milford WITH PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEOS
MILFORD – Lakeland landed a late knockout punch in its rivalry showdown with Milford Friday night. (more) - pdf version
MILFORD – Lakeland landed a late knockout punch in its rivalry showdown with Milford Friday night. (more) - pdf version
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12/10/14 - miprepzone.com - Top 50 boys basketball players in Oakland County (more) - pdf version
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12/10/14 - miprepzone.com - BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: KLAA capsules WITH PHOTO GALLERY
Lakeland will be a tough squad to play against mainly because the Eagles should be a good defensive team and also an experienced team with five seniors entering their third year of varsity basketball. Senior G Timmy Brotherton, senior F Grant Osborne, senior G Luke Ells, senior F Nate Lonergan and senior C Jake Menzel are all veteran stalwarts that will be counted on heavily for the Eagles. (more) - pdf version
Lakeland will be a tough squad to play against mainly because the Eagles should be a good defensive team and also an experienced team with five seniors entering their third year of varsity basketball. Senior G Timmy Brotherton, senior F Grant Osborne, senior G Luke Ells, senior F Nate Lonergan and senior C Jake Menzel are all veteran stalwarts that will be counted on heavily for the Eagles. (more) - pdf version
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12/10/14 - spinalcolumnonline.com - 2014-15 Area Basketball Preview
Lakeland High School will start the season with a bang as they take on archrival Milford on Friday, December 12. (more) - pdf version
Lakeland High School will start the season with a bang as they take on archrival Milford on Friday, December 12. (more) - pdf version
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12/7/14 - highschoolsports.mlive.com - Boys basketball Top 10 MLive Detroit area teams heading into the 2014-15 season
After various transfers and traditional powerhouse programs dealing with enrollment issues, there is a new look to the high school boys basketball landscape in the MLive Detroit area this winter.. (more) - pdf version
After various transfers and traditional powerhouse programs dealing with enrollment issues, there is a new look to the high school boys basketball landscape in the MLive Detroit area this winter.. (more) - pdf version
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12/4/14 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland hoops looking for another late run
WHITE LAKE – Lakeland boys basketball enjoyed a big finish to the season last year, with a shared division title before going on a run to the Lakes Conference title. (more) - pdf version
WHITE LAKE – Lakeland boys basketball enjoyed a big finish to the season last year, with a shared division title before going on a run to the Lakes Conference title. (more) - pdf version
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11/20/14 - hometownlife.com - More winter sports underway
This week, it's the first practices for boys basketball, wrestling, bowling and skiing. The only sport left to go for the Lower Peninsula is boys swimming, with the the girls state finals taking place this weekend. (more) - pdf version
This week, it's the first practices for boys basketball, wrestling, bowling and skiing. The only sport left to go for the Lower Peninsula is boys swimming, with the the girls state finals taking place this weekend. (more) - pdf version
2013-2014 Season
(more)3/5/14 - miprepzone.com - St. Mary's hangs on tight for district semifinal win over Lakeland WITH TOUT VIDEOS
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Coming off a thrilling, three-overtime victory over Walled Lake Central on Monday night, the
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s basketball team picked up right where it left off in Wednesday’s district semifinal. (more)
ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S 38, LAKELAND 32 (A at West Bloomfield)
LAKELAND — Timmy Brotherton 3 6; Grant Osborne 2 1-1 5; Luke Ells (1) 3; Nick Troxell 5 0-3 10; Jake Menzel 1 2-4 4; Brad Govan 2 4; Totals: 13 (1) 3-8 32
ST. MARY’S — Jason Boswell 4 3-7 11; Jalen Watts-Jackson 5 2-3 12; C.J. Wilson (2) 1-2 7; Evan Henry 1 2; Roger Hood (1) 3; Luke Bauss (1) 3; Totals: 10 (4) 6-12 38
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 10 4 7 11 — 32
SM 10 10 7 11 — 38
RECORDS — Lakeland 15-6; St. Mary’s 12-10
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Coming off a thrilling, three-overtime victory over Walled Lake Central on Monday night, the
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s basketball team picked up right where it left off in Wednesday’s district semifinal. (more)
ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S 38, LAKELAND 32 (A at West Bloomfield)
LAKELAND — Timmy Brotherton 3 6; Grant Osborne 2 1-1 5; Luke Ells (1) 3; Nick Troxell 5 0-3 10; Jake Menzel 1 2-4 4; Brad Govan 2 4; Totals: 13 (1) 3-8 32
ST. MARY’S — Jason Boswell 4 3-7 11; Jalen Watts-Jackson 5 2-3 12; C.J. Wilson (2) 1-2 7; Evan Henry 1 2; Roger Hood (1) 3; Luke Bauss (1) 3; Totals: 10 (4) 6-12 38
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 10 4 7 11 — 32
SM 10 10 7 11 — 38
RECORDS — Lakeland 15-6; St. Mary’s 12-10
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2/27/14 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Rockets pound Lakeland for Association title
Westland John Glenn thumped Lakeland Thursday night to win the KLAA Association Championship, 66- 43. Nick Troxell
gave the Eagles a 3-2 lead in the first quarter. It was the only lead of the night for the Eagles as John Glenn went on a whopping 17-4 run to take a commanding 19-7 margin at the end of the first. (more)
Westland John Glenn thumped Lakeland Thursday night to win the KLAA Association Championship, 66- 43. Nick Troxell
gave the Eagles a 3-2 lead in the first quarter. It was the only lead of the night for the Eagles as John Glenn went on a whopping 17-4 run to take a commanding 19-7 margin at the end of the first. (more)
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2/27/14 - hometownlife.com - John Glenn Thumps Lakeland in KLAA Association Championship
Locked and loaded, Westland John Glenn didn’t leave any doubt Feb. 27 that it’s the undisputed boys basketball champion of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association.. (more)
Locked and loaded, Westland John Glenn didn’t leave any doubt Feb. 27 that it’s the undisputed boys basketball champion of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association.. (more)
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2/27/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland loses to Westland John Glenn in KLAA final
Playing for an all-out Kensington Lakes Activities Association crown Thursday night, Lakeland hit the wall early, falling to host Westland John Glenn 66-43 in the KLAA Finals and wrapping up their regular season with an overall record of 14-6. (more)
WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 66, LAKELAND 43
LAKELAND – Timmy Brotherton (2) 6; Nick Troxell 3 5-7 11; Brad Govan 5 10; Paul Stolar (1) 3; Grant Osborne 1-2 1;
Nate Lonegran 1-2 1; Luke Ells 1 (1) 5; Jake Menzel 3 6
JOHN GLENN – I. Everette 22; M. Bradley 12
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 7 13 11 12 – 43
G 19 14 16 17 – 66
RECORDS - John Glenn 15-5; Lakeland 14-6
Playing for an all-out Kensington Lakes Activities Association crown Thursday night, Lakeland hit the wall early, falling to host Westland John Glenn 66-43 in the KLAA Finals and wrapping up their regular season with an overall record of 14-6. (more)
WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 66, LAKELAND 43
LAKELAND – Timmy Brotherton (2) 6; Nick Troxell 3 5-7 11; Brad Govan 5 10; Paul Stolar (1) 3; Grant Osborne 1-2 1;
Nate Lonegran 1-2 1; Luke Ells 1 (1) 5; Jake Menzel 3 6
JOHN GLENN – I. Everette 22; M. Bradley 12
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 7 13 11 12 – 43
G 19 14 16 17 – 66
RECORDS - John Glenn 15-5; Lakeland 14-6
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2/26/14 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland boys capture Lakes Conference title
It was anything but pretty, but winning the KLAA Conference title was beautiful for Lakeland boys basketball. The Eagles went Friday to Walled Lake Central and knocked off the Vikings, 46-36. “I knew this group could be special. It’s just nice when a plan works out,” Lakeland coach Bob Brugger said. “They’ve work hard, they’re deserving of it and I’m real proud of them.” (more)
It was anything but pretty, but winning the KLAA Conference title was beautiful for Lakeland boys basketball. The Eagles went Friday to Walled Lake Central and knocked off the Vikings, 46-36. “I knew this group could be special. It’s just nice when a plan works out,” Lakeland coach Bob Brugger said. “They’ve work hard, they’re deserving of it and I’m real proud of them.” (more)
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2/26/14 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Lakeland Wins KLAA Conference Championship
The Lakeland Eagles boys basketball team won the KLAA Conference Championship on Saturday evening with a 46-36 win
over Walled Lake Central. The Eagles stout defense was the story of the game as the collapsing man-to-man defense, led by the trio of Nick Troxell, Brad Govan and Jake Menzel, stifled the Vikings on their home floor. (more)
The Lakeland Eagles boys basketball team won the KLAA Conference Championship on Saturday evening with a 46-36 win
over Walled Lake Central. The Eagles stout defense was the story of the game as the collapsing man-to-man defense, led by the trio of Nick Troxell, Brad Govan and Jake Menzel, stifled the Vikings on their home floor. (more)
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2/23/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland's bruising frontcourt a real game-changer, taking Eagles to great heights in '14 WITH TOUT VIDEOS
COMMERCE TWP – When in tournament play, it’s that old adage “Go big or go home.” Well, on Saturday night in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference Championship Game the Lakeland boys basketball squad chose the former rather than the latter (more)
COMMERCE TWP – When in tournament play, it’s that old adage “Go big or go home.” Well, on Saturday night in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference Championship Game the Lakeland boys basketball squad chose the former rather than the latter (more)
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2/23/14 - miprepzone.com - Govan, Troxell and Menzel lift Lakeland past Central as Eagles win KLAA Lakes title WITH TOUT VIDEOS
COMMERCE TWP — On paper, Lakeland and Walled Lake Central looked like very similar teams coming into Saturday night’s Kensington Lakes Athletic Association Lakes Conference championship game at Walled Lake Central. (more)
LAKELAND 46, WALLED LAKE CENTRAL 36
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman 4-5 4; Timmy Brotherton 0-1 0; Grant Osborne 1 (1) 1-4 6; Luke Ells 3 (1) 1-3 10; Nick Troxell 2 5-9 9; Jake Menzel 3 0-2 6; Brad Govan 4 3-4 11; Totals: 13 (2) 14-28 46
CENTRAL — Justin Nafso 3 6-8 12; Nate Collins 3 (2) 12; Walter Kelser 1 5-6 7; Phillip Nelson 1 3-8 5; Totals: 8 (2) 14-24 36
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 12 13 9 12—46
WLC 9 5 10 12—36
RECORDS — Lakeland 14-5, 8-2 KLAA North; Central 16-3, 8-2
COMMERCE TWP — On paper, Lakeland and Walled Lake Central looked like very similar teams coming into Saturday night’s Kensington Lakes Athletic Association Lakes Conference championship game at Walled Lake Central. (more)
LAKELAND 46, WALLED LAKE CENTRAL 36
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman 4-5 4; Timmy Brotherton 0-1 0; Grant Osborne 1 (1) 1-4 6; Luke Ells 3 (1) 1-3 10; Nick Troxell 2 5-9 9; Jake Menzel 3 0-2 6; Brad Govan 4 3-4 11; Totals: 13 (2) 14-28 46
CENTRAL — Justin Nafso 3 6-8 12; Nate Collins 3 (2) 12; Walter Kelser 1 5-6 7; Phillip Nelson 1 3-8 5; Totals: 8 (2) 14-24 36
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 12 13 9 12—46
WLC 9 5 10 12—36
RECORDS — Lakeland 14-5, 8-2 KLAA North; Central 16-3, 8-2
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2/22/14 - highschoolsports.mlive.com - Lakeland nixed Walled Lake Central, 46-36, to win KLAA Lakes crown
White Lake Lakeland rode a stellar defensive performance Saturday to knock off host Walled Lake Central, 46-36, en route to taking the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference. The Eagles allowed just five points in the second quarter for its largest lead of the game to knock off KLAA North Division rival Central. (more)
White Lake Lakeland rode a stellar defensive performance Saturday to knock off host Walled Lake Central, 46-36, en route to taking the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference. The Eagles allowed just five points in the second quarter for its largest lead of the game to knock off KLAA North Division rival Central. (more)
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2/19/14 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland flies to conference title game
The Eagles started the tournament Feb. 13 with a suffocating win against Hartland before knocking off Walled Lake Western for the third time this season.. (more)
The Eagles started the tournament Feb. 13 with a suffocating win against Hartland before knocking off Walled Lake Western for the third time this season.. (more)
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2/18/14 - wlcsd.org - Lakes KLAA All Conference-North Division Team (more)
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2/17/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland beats W.L. Western for third time, advances to KLAA Lakes
WHITE LAKE – One of the toughest things to do in a season is beat the same team three consecutive times, and for
Lakeland, that was the task the Eagles faced on Monday night. The Eagles, who had beaten Walled Lake Western twice already this season, looked to top the Warriors for a third and final time in the KLAA Lakes conference semifinal game. (more)
LAKELAND 45, WALLED LAKE WESTERN 35
LAKELAND – Timmy Brotherton 2 (3) 1-2 14; Brandon Woodbeck 1 2; Nick Troxell 3 7-8 13; Jake Menzel 1 2-2 4; Brad Govan 5 2-4 12; Totals: 10 (3) 12-16 45
WESTERN – Cordell Kelly (1) 1-2 4; Marcus Bailey 2 4; Daryl Porter 1 2; Jerald Booker 2 2-2 6; Moshea Williams (1) 2-2 5; Jamar Matthews (2) 6; Totals: 7 (4) 9-11 35
SCORE BY QUARTER
W - 7 6 10 9 - 35
L - 6 10 13 16 - 45
RECORDS – Lakeland 13-5
WHITE LAKE – One of the toughest things to do in a season is beat the same team three consecutive times, and for
Lakeland, that was the task the Eagles faced on Monday night. The Eagles, who had beaten Walled Lake Western twice already this season, looked to top the Warriors for a third and final time in the KLAA Lakes conference semifinal game. (more)
LAKELAND 45, WALLED LAKE WESTERN 35
LAKELAND – Timmy Brotherton 2 (3) 1-2 14; Brandon Woodbeck 1 2; Nick Troxell 3 7-8 13; Jake Menzel 1 2-2 4; Brad Govan 5 2-4 12; Totals: 10 (3) 12-16 45
WESTERN – Cordell Kelly (1) 1-2 4; Marcus Bailey 2 4; Daryl Porter 1 2; Jerald Booker 2 2-2 6; Moshea Williams (1) 2-2 5; Jamar Matthews (2) 6; Totals: 7 (4) 9-11 35
SCORE BY QUARTER
W - 7 6 10 9 - 35
L - 6 10 13 16 - 45
RECORDS – Lakeland 13-5
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2/13/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland kicks off KLAA Tournament with convincing win over Hartland
If you could pick one word to sum up the opening night of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association tournament, it’d have to be "aggression." Aggression on offense. Aggression on defense. That was the way Lakeland wanted to set the tone after the Eagles earned a share of its first KLAA North Division Championship on Friday. (more)
LAKELAND 44, HARTLAND 26 - LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris (1) 3; Tim Brotherman1 2; Nate Lonergan 1 2; Grant Osborne 2 (1) 7; Luke Ells 2 4; Nick Troxell 4 (1) 1-2 12; Jake Menzel 1 4-6 6; Brad Govan 4 8; Totals: 15 (3) 5-8
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 10 10 14 10 — 44
H 4 1 11 10 — 26
RECORDS — Lakeland 12-5, 8-2 KLAA; Hartland 7-9, 4-6 KLAA - JV — Lakeland d. Hartland
If you could pick one word to sum up the opening night of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association tournament, it’d have to be "aggression." Aggression on offense. Aggression on defense. That was the way Lakeland wanted to set the tone after the Eagles earned a share of its first KLAA North Division Championship on Friday. (more)
LAKELAND 44, HARTLAND 26 - LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris (1) 3; Tim Brotherman1 2; Nate Lonergan 1 2; Grant Osborne 2 (1) 7; Luke Ells 2 4; Nick Troxell 4 (1) 1-2 12; Jake Menzel 1 4-6 6; Brad Govan 4 8; Totals: 15 (3) 5-8
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 10 10 14 10 — 44
H 4 1 11 10 — 26
RECORDS — Lakeland 12-5, 8-2 KLAA; Hartland 7-9, 4-6 KLAA - JV — Lakeland d. Hartland
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2/12/14 - hometownlife.com - Eagles capture share of division title
Lakeland boys basketball held off a furious Walled Lake Western comeback to win the Eagles’ first KLAA North Division title,
46-43. “It feels great, especially for these guys that they have been up since their freshman and sophomore years. They’ve taken some beatings,” Lakeland coach Bob Brugger said while waiting to cut down the nets with his squad. “We never said it would be easy, but it would be worth it. It’s worth it tonight.” (more)
Lakeland boys basketball held off a furious Walled Lake Western comeback to win the Eagles’ first KLAA North Division title,
46-43. “It feels great, especially for these guys that they have been up since their freshman and sophomore years. They’ve taken some beatings,” Lakeland coach Bob Brugger said while waiting to cut down the nets with his squad. “We never said it would be easy, but it would be worth it. It’s worth it tonight.” (more)
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2/10/14 - miprepzone.com - Hugan's double-double leads Milford over Lakeland
HIGHLAND — A big game from Jason Hugan helped the Milford boys basketball team defeat Lakeland 37-34 in a Kensington Lakes Athletics Association crossover game Monday night. (more)
MILFORD 37, LAKELAND 33
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman (1) 3; Timmy Brotherton (1) 3; Grant Osborne 2 1-2 5; Luke Ells 3-4 3; Nick Troxell 2 1-2 5; Jake Menzel 1 1-4 3; Brad Govan 2 5-5 9; Brandon Woodbeck 1 2; Totals: 8 (2) 11-17 33
SCORE BY QUARTER
M 9 9 8 11 — 37
L 5 6 11 11 — 33
RECORDS — Lakeland 11-5
JV — Lakeland d. Milford
HIGHLAND — A big game from Jason Hugan helped the Milford boys basketball team defeat Lakeland 37-34 in a Kensington Lakes Athletics Association crossover game Monday night. (more)
MILFORD 37, LAKELAND 33
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman (1) 3; Timmy Brotherton (1) 3; Grant Osborne 2 1-2 5; Luke Ells 3-4 3; Nick Troxell 2 1-2 5; Jake Menzel 1 1-4 3; Brad Govan 2 5-5 9; Brandon Woodbeck 1 2; Totals: 8 (2) 11-17 33
SCORE BY QUARTER
M 9 9 8 11 — 37
L 5 6 11 11 — 33
RECORDS — Lakeland 11-5
JV — Lakeland d. Milford
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2/7/14 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Lakeland Men’s Basketball Team Claims Share of North Division Crown
The Lakeland Eagles clinched a share of the KLAA North Division Championship with a heart stopping 46-43 win over Walled Lake Western on Friday night. Senior Nick Troxell led the Eagles with 11 points including two thundering dunks to
give Lakeland the KLAA title. The Eagles share the North Division with Walled Lake Central as both teams finished the regular season with 8-2 records (more)
The Lakeland Eagles clinched a share of the KLAA North Division Championship with a heart stopping 46-43 win over Walled Lake Western on Friday night. Senior Nick Troxell led the Eagles with 11 points including two thundering dunks to
give Lakeland the KLAA title. The Eagles share the North Division with Walled Lake Central as both teams finished the regular season with 8-2 records (more)
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2/7/14 - hometownlife.com - Eagles earn share of division title
Lakeland boys basketball held off a furious Walled Lake Western comeback to win the Eagles’ first KLAA North Division title,
46-43. “It feels great, especially for these guys that they have been up since their freshman and sophomore years. They’ve taken some beatings,” Lakeland coach Bob Brugger said while waiting to cut down the nets with his squad. “We never said it would be easy, but it would be worth it. It’s worth it tonight.” (more)
Lakeland boys basketball held off a furious Walled Lake Western comeback to win the Eagles’ first KLAA North Division title,
46-43. “It feels great, especially for these guys that they have been up since their freshman and sophomore years. They’ve taken some beatings,” Lakeland coach Bob Brugger said while waiting to cut down the nets with his squad. “We never said it would be easy, but it would be worth it. It’s worth it tonight.” (more)
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2/7/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland downs WL Western to earn share of KLAA North title.
WHITE LAKE — Friday night will be a night that lives in infamy around Lakeland High School. The Eagles have been in a middle of the pack Kensington Lakes Activity Association team the past couple of years. (more)
LAKELAND 46, WALLED LAKE WESTERN 43
LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris Ross Heiman 1-2 1; Timmy Brotherton 1 3-4 5; Grant Osborne 1 6-8 8; Luke Ells (2) 3-6 9;
Nick Troxell 4 3-4 11; Jake Menzel 3 2-2 8; Brad Govan 2 4; Totals: 11 (2) 18-26
SCORE BY QUARTER
WLW 10 5 14 14 — 43
L 13 14 6 13 — 46
RECORDS — Lakeland 11-4, 8-2 KLAA North; Western 9-7; 5-5 KLAA North
JV — Lakeland d. Western
WHITE LAKE — Friday night will be a night that lives in infamy around Lakeland High School. The Eagles have been in a middle of the pack Kensington Lakes Activity Association team the past couple of years. (more)
LAKELAND 46, WALLED LAKE WESTERN 43
LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris Ross Heiman 1-2 1; Timmy Brotherton 1 3-4 5; Grant Osborne 1 6-8 8; Luke Ells (2) 3-6 9;
Nick Troxell 4 3-4 11; Jake Menzel 3 2-2 8; Brad Govan 2 4; Totals: 11 (2) 18-26
SCORE BY QUARTER
WLW 10 5 14 14 — 43
L 13 14 6 13 — 46
RECORDS — Lakeland 11-4, 8-2 KLAA North; Western 9-7; 5-5 KLAA North
JV — Lakeland d. Western
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2/5/14 - hometownlife.com - Eagles split, stay one game back in division race
Lakeland boys basketball split a pair of tight divisional games last week. With Kettering losing Friday, the Eagles stay one game back as the divisional race comes down to the wire.. (more)
Lakeland boys basketball split a pair of tight divisional games last week. With Kettering losing Friday, the Eagles stay one game back as the divisional race comes down to the wire.. (more)
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2/4/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland downs Kettering in overtime to create three-way tie atop KLAA North Division WITH TOUT VIDEOS -- WATERFORD — There was a bit of natural selection at play Tuesday night on a micro level, as adaptation for the sake of survival proved crucial for the Lakeland boys basketball team, playing on the road at Waterford Kettering. (more)
LAKELAND 23, WATERFORD KETTERING 21 (OT)
LAKELAND — Tim Brotherton 2 0-1 4; Grant Osborne 1 0-1 2; Luke Ells 1-2 1; Nick Troxell 1 2-4 4; Jacob Menzel 4 0-3 8;
Brad Govan 1 2-2 4; Totals: 9 (0) 5-13 23
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 7 7 4 2 3 — 23
K 6 0 8 5 1 — 21
RECORDS — Kettering 9-4, 5-2 KLAA North; Lakeland 10-4, 6-2 KLAA North
LAKELAND 23, WATERFORD KETTERING 21 (OT)
LAKELAND — Tim Brotherton 2 0-1 4; Grant Osborne 1 0-1 2; Luke Ells 1-2 1; Nick Troxell 1 2-4 4; Jacob Menzel 4 0-3 8;
Brad Govan 1 2-2 4; Totals: 9 (0) 5-13 23
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 7 7 4 2 3 — 23
K 6 0 8 5 1 — 21
RECORDS — Kettering 9-4, 5-2 KLAA North; Lakeland 10-4, 6-2 KLAA North
1/31/14 - miprepzone.com - Dominant fourth quarter lifts Lakeland past Walled Lake Northern
COMMERCE — The drive towards a league title continues for Lakeland, while the heartbreak continues for Walled Lake Northern. A close game going into the fourth quarter on Friday turned into a rout after it was over, as Lakeland used a 22-7 run in the fourth quarter to turn a one-point deficit into a 48-34 win over its Bogie Lake Road rival in a Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division game. (more)
COMMERCE — The drive towards a league title continues for Lakeland, while the heartbreak continues for Walled Lake Northern. A close game going into the fourth quarter on Friday turned into a rout after it was over, as Lakeland used a 22-7 run in the fourth quarter to turn a one-point deficit into a 48-34 win over its Bogie Lake Road rival in a Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division game. (more)
1/29/14 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Vikings Clip Eagles in Overtime 35-32
The Walled Lake Central Vikings clipped the Lakeland Eagles in overtime, 35-32, in a KLAA North Division thriller Wednesday night in a make up game at Lakeland. Sophomore Walter Kelser drained a three-pointer, which proved to be the winning
shot, with just over two minutes left to give Central a 33-32 lead. Seniors Phillip Nelson and Justin Nafso hit free throws down the stretch to seal the road victory for the Vikings. (more)
The Walled Lake Central Vikings clipped the Lakeland Eagles in overtime, 35-32, in a KLAA North Division thriller Wednesday night in a make up game at Lakeland. Sophomore Walter Kelser drained a three-pointer, which proved to be the winning
shot, with just over two minutes left to give Central a 33-32 lead. Seniors Phillip Nelson and Justin Nafso hit free throws down the stretch to seal the road victory for the Vikings. (more)
1/29/14 - miprepzone.com - Kelser's overtime 3-pointer stands up as the winner in W.L. Central's win over Lakeland WITH TOUT VIDEOS -- WHITE LAKE — Players and coaches at Walled Lake Central were thrown for a loop Wednesday morning, as school closings created an unusual case of switching opponents on the day of a game. Originally ticketed to face Waterford Kettering on Wednesday, that contest was postponed, creating a void in the schedule that allowed the Vikings to quickly arrange to make up a previously delayed divisional game against Lakeland. (more)
1/29/14 - hometownlife.com - Lakeland stays tight in KLAA North Division race
Lakeland boys basketball stayed in the division hunt with a pair of wins last week, including a critical road win at Walled Lake Western. The Eagles finished off the week with a runaway win against Waterford Mott, improving to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in the North Division. (more)
Lakeland boys basketball stayed in the division hunt with a pair of wins last week, including a critical road win at Walled Lake Western. The Eagles finished off the week with a runaway win against Waterford Mott, improving to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in the North Division. (more)
1/29/14 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Eagle’s Defense Holds Corsairs to 29 Points
The Lakeland Eagles blasted Waterford Mott 49-28 in a KLAA battle last Saturday night. Nick Troxell paced the Eagles with 15 points and Jake Menzel chipped in with nine. The home victory keeps Lakeland a half game behind Waterford Kettering in the
KLAA North division as the Eagles prepare to host Walled Lake Central on Tuesday evening. (more)
The Lakeland Eagles blasted Waterford Mott 49-28 in a KLAA battle last Saturday night. Nick Troxell paced the Eagles with 15 points and Jake Menzel chipped in with nine. The home victory keeps Lakeland a half game behind Waterford Kettering in the
KLAA North division as the Eagles prepare to host Walled Lake Central on Tuesday evening. (more)
1/24/14 - burneysbytes.blogspot.com - Mid-Season Hoop Report
Small Forward Top Slam Dunkers Combo Guard Oakland Team Rank
5. Nick Troxell 5. Nick Troxell 9. (tie) Timmy Brotherton 1/21/14 - 10. (tie) Lakeland
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Small Forward Top Slam Dunkers Combo Guard Oakland Team Rank
5. Nick Troxell 5. Nick Troxell 9. (tie) Timmy Brotherton 1/21/14 - 10. (tie) Lakeland
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1/22/14 - hometownlife.com - Eagles sit in second in division after 2-1 week
Lakeland boys basketball was looking to pull off a three-win week for control of the North Division, but the Eagles had to settle for a 2-1 week. Things started with a thrilling win against Walled Lake Northern and continued with a hot-shooting night against Mott. The showdown for first place came Friday, but Waterford Kettering broke free late and sits atop the division, one game ahead of Lakeland.. (more)
Lakeland boys basketball was looking to pull off a three-win week for control of the North Division, but the Eagles had to settle for a 2-1 week. Things started with a thrilling win against Walled Lake Northern and continued with a hot-shooting night against Mott. The showdown for first place came Friday, but Waterford Kettering broke free late and sits atop the division, one game ahead of Lakeland.. (more)
1/21/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland bounces back, earns road win at W.L. Western WITH TOUT VIDEOS
WALLED LAKE – In its most recent game, Lakeland had its troubles finding offensive success as the Eagles managed to score just 18 points in a loss to Waterford Kettering, but went into Tuesday night looking to get back on track scoring the ball against Walled Lake Western. (more)
WALLED LAKE – In its most recent game, Lakeland had its troubles finding offensive success as the Eagles managed to score just 18 points in a loss to Waterford Kettering, but went into Tuesday night looking to get back on track scoring the ball against Walled Lake Western. (more)
1/16/14 - miprepzone.com - Stout defense helps Lakeland dispose of Mott WITH TOUT VIDEOS
WATERFORD — Despite snow covered roadways around Oakland County, the Lakeland boys basketball game made the trek to Waterford Mott Thursday night to play a game that had already been delayed by Old Man Winter once this season. (more)
LAKELAND 56, WATERFORD MOTT 37
LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris 1 2-4 4; Ross Heiman 3 (1) 3-5 12; Nate Lonergan 2 (1) 0-2 7; Grant Osborne 1 1-2 3; Luke Ells 3 (1) 1-2 10; Brandon Woodbeck 1 0-2 2; Nick Troxell 2 2-5 6; Jacob Menzel 3 2-3 8; Brad Govan 2 4; Totals:18 (3) 11-25 56
MOTT — Billy McDonald (3)1-2 10; Tim Williams Jr. 1 2; Brandon Whitsitt (1) 3; Ben Ritter (1) 1-2 4; Jeremiah Meyer 0-1 0; Adam Upleger 1 4-6 6; Emilio Pena 1 2; Dmonta Harris 3 1-2 7; Jason Tallent 1 1-3 3; Totals: 7 (5) 8-15 37
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 20 12 14 10 — 56
M 6 6 12 13 — 37
RECORDS — Lakeland 6-2, 4-0 KLAA North; Mott 1-6, 0-4
WATERFORD — Despite snow covered roadways around Oakland County, the Lakeland boys basketball game made the trek to Waterford Mott Thursday night to play a game that had already been delayed by Old Man Winter once this season. (more)
LAKELAND 56, WATERFORD MOTT 37
LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris 1 2-4 4; Ross Heiman 3 (1) 3-5 12; Nate Lonergan 2 (1) 0-2 7; Grant Osborne 1 1-2 3; Luke Ells 3 (1) 1-2 10; Brandon Woodbeck 1 0-2 2; Nick Troxell 2 2-5 6; Jacob Menzel 3 2-3 8; Brad Govan 2 4; Totals:18 (3) 11-25 56
MOTT — Billy McDonald (3)1-2 10; Tim Williams Jr. 1 2; Brandon Whitsitt (1) 3; Ben Ritter (1) 1-2 4; Jeremiah Meyer 0-1 0; Adam Upleger 1 4-6 6; Emilio Pena 1 2; Dmonta Harris 3 1-2 7; Jason Tallent 1 1-3 3; Totals: 7 (5) 8-15 37
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 20 12 14 10 — 56
M 6 6 12 13 — 37
RECORDS — Lakeland 6-2, 4-0 KLAA North; Mott 1-6, 0-4
1/15/14 - hometimelife.com - New year very kind to Eagles
Lakeland boys basketball put the two-game slide to end 2013 in the rear-view mirror with a pair of wins to open 2014. The Eagles beat Novi in a non-division game before knocking off last year’s division champion Walled Lake Central. (more)
Lakeland boys basketball put the two-game slide to end 2013 in the rear-view mirror with a pair of wins to open 2014. The Eagles beat Novi in a non-division game before knocking off last year’s division champion Walled Lake Central. (more)
1/14/14 - miprepzone.com - Buzzer-beater from Osborne lifts Lakeland past W.L. Northern WITH TOUT VIDEOS
WHITE LAKE – While it wasn’t exactly the way Lakeland head coach Bob Brugger drew it up, the end result couldn’t have been any better for the Eagles on Tuesday night.. (more)
LAKELAND 28, WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 26
LAKELAND–Timmy Brotherton 2 (1) 2-2 9; Grant Osborne (1) 3; Nick Troxell 4 2-5 10; Jake Menzel 1 2; Brad Govan 2 0-2 4;
NORTHERN – Isaac Savage 1 2-2 4; Trent Lansaw 3 (1) 3-4 12; Chris Cliff 1 2; Ben Larson (2) 2-2 8; Totals: 5 (1) 7-8 26
SCORE BY QUARTER
N 5 4 11 6 — 26
L 4 10 1 13 — 28
RECORDS – Lakeland 5-2, 2-0 KLAA North; Northern 2-6, 0-3 KLAA North
WHITE LAKE – While it wasn’t exactly the way Lakeland head coach Bob Brugger drew it up, the end result couldn’t have been any better for the Eagles on Tuesday night.. (more)
LAKELAND 28, WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 26
LAKELAND–Timmy Brotherton 2 (1) 2-2 9; Grant Osborne (1) 3; Nick Troxell 4 2-5 10; Jake Menzel 1 2; Brad Govan 2 0-2 4;
NORTHERN – Isaac Savage 1 2-2 4; Trent Lansaw 3 (1) 3-4 12; Chris Cliff 1 2; Ben Larson (2) 2-2 8; Totals: 5 (1) 7-8 26
SCORE BY QUARTER
N 5 4 11 6 — 26
L 4 10 1 13 — 28
RECORDS – Lakeland 5-2, 2-0 KLAA North; Northern 2-6, 0-3 KLAA North
1/11/2014 - mlive.com - Season has 'been a long time coming' as Lakeland basketball team ready to put it all on the line
As the White Lake Lakeland boys basketball team enjoyed a few trips to the free-throw line late in its 41-35 victory, it was hard for the players and coaches to contain their excitement..... (more)
As the White Lake Lakeland boys basketball team enjoyed a few trips to the free-throw line late in its 41-35 victory, it was hard for the players and coaches to contain their excitement..... (more)
1/10/2014 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Eagles Sink Vikings 41-35
Nick Troxell drives baseline for Lakeland. Lakeland stout defense and rebounding sank the Vikings 41-35 Friday night at Walled Lake Central. Coming off the long holiday break, the Eagles and Vikings played a hard-nosed defensive battle where every shot was contested and baskets were hard to come by.. (more)
Nick Troxell drives baseline for Lakeland. Lakeland stout defense and rebounding sank the Vikings 41-35 Friday night at Walled Lake Central. Coming off the long holiday break, the Eagles and Vikings played a hard-nosed defensive battle where every shot was contested and baskets were hard to come by.. (more)
1/10/2014 - mlive.com - Lakeland boys basketball prevails in KLAA North clash with Walled Lake Central, 41-35
Eagles forward Nick Troxell scored all of his 10 points in the fourth quarter, tying for the team high with guard Timothy Brotherton and forward Jake Menzel.... (more)
Eagles forward Nick Troxell scored all of his 10 points in the fourth quarter, tying for the team high with guard Timothy Brotherton and forward Jake Menzel.... (more)
1/9/2014 - mlive.com - Walled Lake Central looks to remain division contender against rising Lakeland
With Lakeland sporting two 6-foot-4 senior forwards in Nick Troxell and Brad Govan - each starting since their sophomore year - the Eagles use whatever size they have and amplify it with physical play... (more)
With Lakeland sporting two 6-foot-4 senior forwards in Nick Troxell and Brad Govan - each starting since their sophomore year - the Eagles use whatever size they have and amplify it with physical play... (more)
1/3/14 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland starts new calendar year with win over Novi WITH TOUT VIDEOS
Entering Christmas break, Lakeland was staggered by two heart-breaking losses, including a buzzer beater overtime loss to Howell on the road, and relished the opportunity to leave 2013 behind it. (more)
LAKELAND 54, NOVI 36
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman (1) 3; Timmy
Brotherton(1) 2-2 5; Nate Lonergan 2-3 2; Grant Osborne 1 2; Luke Ells 3 (1) 8-9 17; Nick Troxell 4 (2) 4-7 18; Jake Menzel 2 4; Brad Govan 1 1-2 3; Totals: 11 (5) 17-23
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 18 12 16 8 — 54
N 6 10 12 8 — 36
RECORDS Lakeland 3-2; Novi 1-4
JV — Novi 47, Lakeland 44
Entering Christmas break, Lakeland was staggered by two heart-breaking losses, including a buzzer beater overtime loss to Howell on the road, and relished the opportunity to leave 2013 behind it. (more)
LAKELAND 54, NOVI 36
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman (1) 3; Timmy
Brotherton(1) 2-2 5; Nate Lonergan 2-3 2; Grant Osborne 1 2; Luke Ells 3 (1) 8-9 17; Nick Troxell 4 (2) 4-7 18; Jake Menzel 2 4; Brad Govan 1 1-2 3; Totals: 11 (5) 17-23
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 18 12 16 8 — 54
N 6 10 12 8 — 36
RECORDS Lakeland 3-2; Novi 1-4
JV — Novi 47, Lakeland 44
1/3/2014 - hometownlife.com - Eagles hope to learn from close losses
Lakeland boys basketball suffered a pair of close losses recently, but head coach Robert Brugger thinks the team will learn a great deal from them.. (more)
Lakeland boys basketball suffered a pair of close losses recently, but head coach Robert Brugger thinks the team will learn a great deal from them.. (more)
12/20/2013 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland vs Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc 37, Lakeland 32 — At White Lake, Nick Troxell scored 17 points in the loss for Lakeland (2-2). For Grand Blanc (3-1), Blake Jalen led with 11 points. (more)
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman 0-2 0; Timmy Brotherton 0 0-0 0; Nate Lonergan 0 0-0 0; Luke Ells 0 0-0 0;
Nick Troxell 6 (1) 2-2 17; Jake Menzel 2 1-1 5; Brad Govan 4 2-2 10; Totals: 12 (1) 5-8
SCORE BY QUARTER
G 15 6 7 9 — 37
L 8 10 11 3 — 32
RECORDS — Grand Blanc 3-1; Lakeland 2-2
Grand Blanc 37, Lakeland 32 — At White Lake, Nick Troxell scored 17 points in the loss for Lakeland (2-2). For Grand Blanc (3-1), Blake Jalen led with 11 points. (more)
LAKELAND — Ross Heiman 0-2 0; Timmy Brotherton 0 0-0 0; Nate Lonergan 0 0-0 0; Luke Ells 0 0-0 0;
Nick Troxell 6 (1) 2-2 17; Jake Menzel 2 1-1 5; Brad Govan 4 2-2 10; Totals: 12 (1) 5-8
SCORE BY QUARTER
G 15 6 7 9 — 37
L 8 10 11 3 — 32
RECORDS — Grand Blanc 3-1; Lakeland 2-2
12/20/2013 - mlive.com - Grand Blanc boys basketball edges White Lake Lakeland 37-32
Grand Blanc boys basketball fought through a bigger White Lake Lakeland team to earn a 37-32 victory Thursday night. Jaylin Blake led Grand Blanc with 11 points, seven rebounds; followed by Nicholas Randle with eight points, and four steals. (more)
Grand Blanc boys basketball fought through a bigger White Lake Lakeland team to earn a 37-32 victory Thursday night. Jaylin Blake led Grand Blanc with 11 points, seven rebounds; followed by Nicholas Randle with eight points, and four steals. (more)
12/17/2013 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland boys basketball loses first game in overtime to Howell on overtime buzzer-beater 50-49
HOWELL — Jacob Wendel drained a 3-pointer as time expired in overtime to give the Howell boys basketball team a 50-49 victory over Lakeland Tuesday night. Brad Govan scored 14 points and Grant Osborne scored 13 for Lakeland (2-1). Tyler Johnson led Howell in scoring with 13 points. (more)
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LAKELAND — Paul Stolar ; Nick Fekaris ; Ross Heiman ; Timmy Brotherton 1 (2) 2-3 10; Nate Lonergan ; Dylan Jespersen ; Grant Osborne 4 (1) 2-3 13; Luke Ells 1-3 1; Nick Troxell 5 1-2 11; Jake Menzel ; Brad Govan 6 2-2 14; Totals: 16 (3) 8-12 49
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 18 4 10 7 10 — 49
H 14 8 8 9 11 — 50
RECORDS — Lakeland 2-1; Howell 2-0 - - - - - JV — Howell d. Lakeland
HOWELL — Jacob Wendel drained a 3-pointer as time expired in overtime to give the Howell boys basketball team a 50-49 victory over Lakeland Tuesday night. Brad Govan scored 14 points and Grant Osborne scored 13 for Lakeland (2-1). Tyler Johnson led Howell in scoring with 13 points. (more)
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LAKELAND — Paul Stolar ; Nick Fekaris ; Ross Heiman ; Timmy Brotherton 1 (2) 2-3 10; Nate Lonergan ; Dylan Jespersen ; Grant Osborne 4 (1) 2-3 13; Luke Ells 1-3 1; Nick Troxell 5 1-2 11; Jake Menzel ; Brad Govan 6 2-2 14; Totals: 16 (3) 8-12 49
SCORE BY QUARTER
L 18 4 10 7 10 — 49
H 14 8 8 9 11 — 50
RECORDS — Lakeland 2-1; Howell 2-0 - - - - - JV — Howell d. Lakeland
12/11/2013 - spinalcolumnonline.com - Lakeland Defeats South Lyon East 65-25
The Lakeland Eagles blasted South Lyon East 65-26 Wednesday, December 11 at home. Senior Nick Troxell led a trio of Eagles
in double figures. Troxell had 15 points and eight rebounds while senior Brad Govan had 12 points with even rebounds, and junior Tim Brotherton chipped in with 12 points including three three-pointers. (more)
The Lakeland Eagles blasted South Lyon East 65-26 Wednesday, December 11 at home. Senior Nick Troxell led a trio of Eagles
in double figures. Troxell had 15 points and eight rebounds while senior Brad Govan had 12 points with even rebounds, and junior Tim Brotherton chipped in with 12 points including three three-pointers. (more)
12/11/2013 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland rolls past South Lyon East, improving to 2-0 WITH TOUT VIDEOS
WHITE LAKE — Physical defensive play and aggressive offense helped the Lakeland boys basketball team cruise to a 65-26 victory over South Lyon East Wednesday night. (more)
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LAKELAND — Ross Heiman 2 (1) 2-2 9; Timmy Brotherton 2 (3) 13; Nate Lonergan (1)
1-2 4; Dylan Jespersen 2 4; Grant Osborne 1 2; Nick Troxell 3 (1) 2-4 15; Jake
Menzel 3 0-2 6; Brad Govan 6 12; Totals: 21 (6) 5-10 65
SCORE BY QUARTER - E 12 6 5 3 — 26
L 13 17 21 14 — 65
RECORDS — Lakeland 2-0; East 1-1
JV — Lakeland 40, East 37
WHITE LAKE — Physical defensive play and aggressive offense helped the Lakeland boys basketball team cruise to a 65-26 victory over South Lyon East Wednesday night. (more)
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LAKELAND — Ross Heiman 2 (1) 2-2 9; Timmy Brotherton 2 (3) 13; Nate Lonergan (1)
1-2 4; Dylan Jespersen 2 4; Grant Osborne 1 2; Nick Troxell 3 (1) 2-4 15; Jake
Menzel 3 0-2 6; Brad Govan 6 12; Totals: 21 (6) 5-10 65
SCORE BY QUARTER - E 12 6 5 3 — 26
L 13 17 21 14 — 65
RECORDS — Lakeland 2-0; East 1-1
JV — Lakeland 40, East 37
12/09/2013 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland doubles up Wayne Memorial in season opener
WHITE LAKE - Nick Troxell led the "Right Here, Right Now" battle cry with 21 points and eight rebounds to lead White Lake Lakeland to a 68-34 victory over Wayne Memorial Monday to open the new season in boys basketball at Lakeland High School Fieldhouse. (more)
WHITE LAKE - Nick Troxell led the "Right Here, Right Now" battle cry with 21 points and eight rebounds to lead White Lake Lakeland to a 68-34 victory over Wayne Memorial Monday to open the new season in boys basketball at Lakeland High School Fieldhouse. (more)
12/09/2013 - miprepzone.com - BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW 2013: Complete look at Oakland County teams
The favorite: Lakeland. It’ll be a pleasantly different dynamic for this year for the Eagles, who after throwing underclassmen into the fire the past two seasons, will actually return an experienced team that also has size. Senior forwards Nick Troxell and Brad Govan are both three-year varsity players. (more)
The favorite: Lakeland. It’ll be a pleasantly different dynamic for this year for the Eagles, who after throwing underclassmen into the fire the past two seasons, will actually return an experienced team that also has size. Senior forwards Nick Troxell and Brad Govan are both three-year varsity players. (more)
12/09/2013 - miprepzone.com - BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW 2013: Top Teams and Players in Oakland County
27. Nick Troxell (6-4), Lakeland Sr. F – Entering his third year on varsity, Troxell is an inside-out player who can break down defenses off of the dribble. He averaged 10.5 points and seven rebounds a game last year.
28. Brad Govan (6-4), Lakeland Sr. F – The other half of Lakeland’s solid duo of three-year varsity players along the frontline, Govan is more of a physical presence hard to block out. He averaged 10 points and seven rebounds a game last year.
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27. Nick Troxell (6-4), Lakeland Sr. F – Entering his third year on varsity, Troxell is an inside-out player who can break down defenses off of the dribble. He averaged 10.5 points and seven rebounds a game last year.
28. Brad Govan (6-4), Lakeland Sr. F – The other half of Lakeland’s solid duo of three-year varsity players along the frontline, Govan is more of a physical presence hard to block out. He averaged 10 points and seven rebounds a game last year.
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12/09/2013 - burneysbytes.blogspot.com - Oakland County's TOP 25 Players
20 (tie) Nick Troxell (Lakeland).(more)
20 (tie) Nick Troxell (Lakeland).(more)
12/08/2013 - burneysbytes.blogspot.com - Oakland County's TOP 10 Basketball Teams
9 (tie) Lakeland – Team Brugger is ready to turn the proverbial corner, LakeNATION is really, really good, like FUGATE ERA good.(more)
9 (tie) Lakeland – Team Brugger is ready to turn the proverbial corner, LakeNATION is really, really good, like FUGATE ERA good.(more)
12/05/2013 -hometownlife.com - Eagles bringing more experience to the court
Lakeland boys basketball has taken its lumps for a couple of years due to extremely young lineups. Head coach Robert Brugger is hoping this is the year for some payback. The Eagles return four of five starters from last year’s 8-13 squad.(more)
Lakeland boys basketball has taken its lumps for a couple of years due to extremely young lineups. Head coach Robert Brugger is hoping this is the year for some payback. The Eagles return four of five starters from last year’s 8-13 squad.(more)
12/04/2013 -spinalcolumnonline.com - KLAA Men's Basketball Preview
Veteran Head Coach Bob Brugger returns to the sidelines for his 14th season at Lakeland. He’s excited to bring back a veteran
group led by Nick Troxell and Brad Govan, who are both three year starters. (more)
Veteran Head Coach Bob Brugger returns to the sidelines for his 14th season at Lakeland. He’s excited to bring back a veteran
group led by Nick Troxell and Brad Govan, who are both three year starters. (more)
11/20/2013 -hometownlife.com - Winter practices get into full swing.
WHITE LAKE – “We have taken our lumps the past two years with freshmen and sophomores playing major varsity minutes. It felt great getting into the gym (Monday) knowing that we now have experienced players starting at every position and an experienced backup behind that starter. (more)
WHITE LAKE – “We have taken our lumps the past two years with freshmen and sophomores playing major varsity minutes. It felt great getting into the gym (Monday) knowing that we now have experienced players starting at every position and an experienced backup behind that starter. (more)
2012-2013 Season
2/9/2013 - miprepzone.com - Walled Lake Western stays hot with win over Lakeland WITH VIDEO.
WALLED LAKE – Since falling victim to an upset against Waterford Kettering a couple of weeks ago, Walled Lake Western has turned into one of the hottest teams in the area after wins over KLAA foes Walled Lake Central and Waterford Mott. (more) 2/5/2013 - miprepzone.com - Lakeland 53, Waterford Kettering 51 — At Lakeland, Nick Troxell scored 20 points for Lakeland (5-10, 2-7 KLAA North). John Starber scored 16 for Kettering. Brad Govan scored 10 points for Lakeland.
KETTERING — Juan Webb 3 1-1 7; Kyle Brabandt 2 4; Brandon Thompson 2 (2) 1-2 11; Kakuan Williams 4 0-2 8; John Starber 3 (1) 7-8 16; Noah Stinson 2 1-2 5; Totals: 16 (3) 10-16 51 LAKELAND — Brandon Woodbeck 3 2-3 8; Grant Osborne 2 1-2 5; Timmy Brotherton 2 1-2 5; Nick Troxell 8 4-11 20; Ross Heiman 2 1-1 5; Brad Govan 4 2-9 10; Totals: 21 11-28 53 SCORE BY QUARTER WK 18 12 13 8 — 51 L 8 14 13 18 — 53 RECORDS — Lakeland 5-10, 2-7 KLAA North JV — Lakeland def. Kettering 2/1/2013 - hometownlife.com - WL Northern 51, Lakeland 43 - The Eagles stayed in the game throughout but simply couldn't make enough shots to get the win. (more)
2/1/2013 - miprepzone.com - Walled Lake Northern 51, Lakeland 43 — At White Lake, Gage Throgmorton poured in 21 points for Northern (4-10). For Lakeland, Nick Troxell scored 11 points.
NORTHERN — Trent Lansaw 2 (1) 4-6 11; Gage Throgmorton 4 (1) 10-11 21; Tabin Throgmorton 2 5-7 9; Brennan Williams 2-2 2; Ben Larson 1-2 1; Chris Cliff 1 (1) 2-6 7; Totals: 9 (3) 24-35 LAKELAND — Grant Osborne 1-2 1; Timmy Brotherton 1 (2) 8; Luke Ells 1 2; Nick Troxell 3 (1) 2-4 11; Ross Heiman 1 2-2 4; Nate Lonergan (2) 2-2 8; Jake Menzel 1 2; Brandon Woodbeck 3 1-2 7; Totals: 10 (5) 8-12 SCORE BY QUARTER N 13 12 7 19 — 51 L 10 14 10 9 — 43 RECORDS — Northern 4-10; Lakeland 4-10 JV — Northern def. Lakeland 1/29/2013 - hometownlife.com - Wat. Mott 68, Lakeland 60 - Both teams had their track shoes on in the first half. Mott raced out to a 17-8 lead by the end of the first. (more)
1/29/2013 - miprepzone.com - Walled Lake Central 41, Lakeland 28 — At Walled Lake, Phillip Nelson poured in 20 and Brandon Nafso added seven for Central (11-2, 7-0 KLAA North). Nick Troxell scored six for Lakeland (4-9, 1-6).
LAKELAND — Nick Fekaris 1-2 1; Grant Osborne (1) 3; Timmy Brotherton 1 2; Luke Ells 1 2-2 4; Nick Troxell 2 2-2 6; Nate Lonergan 2 4; Brad Govan 4 8; Totals: 10 (1) 5-9 28 CENTRAL — Matt Boulas 2-2 2: Justin Nafso 1 2-2 4; Brandon Nafso 2 1-2 7; Phillip Nelson 8 (1) 1-3 20; T. J. Warren (1) 3; Nick Hudsceth 1 2; Brett Gustafson 1-2 1; Jeturi Brown 1 2; Totals: 14 (2) 7-15 41 SCORE BY QUARTER L 2 8 11 7 — 28 C 11 13 5 12 — 41 RECORDS — Lakeland 4-9, 1-6 KLAA North; Central 11-2, 7-0 JV — Central def. Lakeland 1/29/2013 - hometownlife.com
WL Central 41, Lakeland 28 - Last Tuesday, the Eagles struggled out of the gate and were down 11-2 after the first and 24-10 at the half. (more) 1/24/2013 - HometownLife.com - Lakeland 46, Kettering 42 - The Eagles didn't want to be Kettering's first victim this year and did just enough to keep the scrappy Captains at bay. (more)
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WATERFORD MOTT 68, LAKELAND 60 LAKELAND — Grant Osborne 2 4; Timmy Brotherton 5 (1) 2-2 15; Nick Troxell 2 (1) 1-1 8; Ross Heiman 4 0-1 8; Nate Lonergan 1 (2) 8; Brad Govan 7 3-4 17; Totals: 21 (4) 6-8 MOTT — Khalil Malone 7 10-11 24; Billy McDonald (5) 15; Brandon Whitsitt 2 4; Quincy Norman 9 18; Justice Bolling 2 (1) 7; Totals: 20 (6) 10-13 SCORE BY QUARTER L 8 21 10 21 — 60 M 17 26 10 15 — 68 RECORDS — Mott 9-3, 5-1 KLAA North; Lakeland 4-8, 1-5 JV — Mott def. Lakeland 1/22/2013 - HometownLife.com - Lakeland 39 - Holly 44 - The game stayed close throughout with Lakeland getting a 12-10 lead by the end of the first. (more)
1/22/2013 - miprepzone.com - Holly prevails over Lakeland in battle of young teams - Almost half of Holly’s 13 players are either freshman or sophomores. Lakeland has 11 players and none is a senior. The “more experienced” Bronchos were able to come out on top, edging the host Eagles, 44-39, in White Lake Township on Tuesday night. Brad Govan scored 14 points for Lakeland (4-7). (more)
HOLLY 44, LAKELAND 39 HOLLY — Kyle Woodruff 1 (4) 5-7 18; Parker Rowse 1 (2) 8; Justis Kerner 1 (1) 2-2 7; Cannon Konzer 1 2; Logan Spiker 1 2; Michael Alexander 2 2-2 6; Totals: 7 (7) 9-11 44 LAKELAND — Grant Osborne 1 2; Timmy Brotherton 3 6; Nick Troxell (1) 3; Ross Heiman 3 (2) 1-2 13; Brad Govan 7 14; Jake Menzel 1-2 1; Totals: 14 (3) 2-4 39 SCORE BY QUARTER H 10 14 13 7 — 44 L 12 10 10 7 — 39 RECORDS — Lakeland 4-7 JV — Lakeland d. Holly 1/20/2013 - miprepzone.com - Walled Lake Western 56, Lakeland 52 (OT) — At Lakeland, Miroslav Jaksic scored 17, including a tip in at the buzzer to force overtime, while grabbing 13 rebounds for Western. Nick Troxell scored 19 for Lakeland (4-6, 1-4 KLAA North).
LAKELAND — Brandon Woodbeck 1 (1) 5; Timmy Brotherton 1 4-4 6; Luke Ells 1 (1) 5; Nick Troxell 7 5-8 19; Ross Heiman (1) 3; Brad Govan 6 2-3 14; Jake Menzel 0-2 0; Totals: 16 (3) 11-17 52 WESTERN — Miroslav Jaksic 6 (1) 2-2 17; Marcus Bailey 4 1-2 9; Gerald Booker 2 (1) 7; Demond Young 1 2-2 4; Slava Finko (1) 3; Bryan Manekin 1 (4) 14; Dave Walzcyk 1 2; Totals: 15 (7) 5-6 56 SCORE BY QUARTER W 8 13 10 17 8 — 56 L 11 8 14 15 4 — 52 RECORDS — Lakeland 4-6, 1-4 KLAA North JV — Western def. Lakeland 12/29/2012 - HometownLife.com - Eagles finish 2012 in style - It's been a while since the Lakeland basketball program has had something to cheer about, so it was extra special for the Eagles to close out 2012 with a championship title at the Livonia Franklin Holiday tourney. (more)
12/29/2012 - Detroitnews.com - White Lake Lakeland 66, Dearborn Heights Crestwood 54: Grant Osborne had 17 points, Brad Govan had 16 points and Nick Troxell had 15 points for Lakeland (3-2). Imrav Abduljami had 18 points and Billy Abduljami had 17 points for Crestwood (4-1).
12/27/2012 - HometownLife.com - Mavs Lock Down Eagles With "D" - Milford and Lakeland boys basketball went back and forth throughout Thursday night in Milford, and the host Mavericks led wire-to-wire for the 31-23 victory. (more)
12/27/2012 - Mlive.com - Milford Top Lakeland In Low-Scoring Contest - Chances are, Thursday night’s game against rival Lakeland didn’t go as planned for Milford, but the Mavericks will take it. Behind its usually strong defense, Milford shut out Lakeland in the first quarter and never trailed as the Mavericks pulled out a 31-23 win. (more)
12/20/2012 - HometownLife.com - Eagles Net First Win vs. Hartland - Lakeland got off to a slow start in the opener against Wayne and never recovered, falling 45-39 last Tuesday. The Eagles put together a strong effort Friday and walked away with a 37-34 win against Hartland. (more)
12/15/2012 - Detroitnews.com - White Lake Lakeland 37, Hartland 34: Luke Ellis had 12 for Lakeland (1-1). Tyler Leighton had 12 for Hartland (1-2).
12/12/2012 - HometownLife.com - Zebras earn 1st victory......Juawn Snipes led the way with 15 points as Wayne Memorial notched its first boys basketball win of the season Tuesday with a 45-39 triumph over visiting White Lake Lakeland. (more)
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4/11/2012 - Milford Times.com - Eagle cagers extremely young again.. Last season was hardly one to remember for Lakeland varsity basketball. The season finished drastically different from the way it started as far as personal, and the record suffered mightily. (more)
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2011-2012 Season
4/11/2012 - Spinalcolumnonline.com - Congratulations to a couple of Lakeland Eagle players - The Spinal Column Newsweekly is proud to present its 2012 All-area Boys Basketball Team, made up of the best lakes area varsity basketball players during the 2011-12 season. (more)
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3/1/2012 - HometownLife.com - Eagles bring youth and unknown into playoffs. Lakeland fell in a pair of KLAA games last week, getting blown out by Brighton and losing by seven to Novi. The Eagles (3-16) have one game remaining before the start of district play. (more)
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2/9/2012 - HometownLife.com - Young Eagles learn on the fly. A team that already had plenty of youth on the roster got even younger thanks to an ankle injury to high-flying Chuck Sanders last Tuesday. (more)
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2/1/2012 - Detroitnews.com - Walled Lake Central 48, White Lake Lakeland 40: Tai Abiola had 19 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks and Zac Leimbach scored 10 for Central (10-2, 6-1 KLAA North). Nick Troxell had 11 for Lakeland (2-10, 1-6).
1/29/2012 - Congratulations to Casey Palanca and Troy Baertson for making the All Tournament Team in this years Livonia Franklin Holiday Tournament. ((more)
1/27/2012 - WhiteLakePatch.com - Michael Fugate, a 2009 Lakeland High School graduate, had an amazing career as a student athlete in high school, and has continued that ca - reer at Saginaw Valley State University. (more)
1/26/2012 - Milford Times - In a span of a few days, Lakeland basketball showed both sides of the good and the bad. The good came last Tuesday with a 54-43 win against Waterford Kettering. (more)
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12/19/2011 - MIPrepZone.com - As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Friday night’s boys basketball game between Milford and Lakeland, Milford.. (more)
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12/13/2011 - WhiteLakePatch.com - Whiz Kid of the Week: Chuck Sanders .. (more)
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12/9/2011 - MiPrepZone.com - Lakeland bounces back against Pinckney.. (more)
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12/8/2011 - Milford Observer -Lakeland to mix in plenty of new faces.. (more)
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12/7/2011 - WhiteLakePatch.com - The Lakeland High School boy's varsity basketball team put up a hard fight during .. (more)
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12/7/2011 - HometownLife.com - Defense and rebounding were the keys to Wayne Memorial's season-opening 44-43 boys basketball victory Tuesday night at White Lake Lakeland (more)
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11/16/2011 - WhiteLakePatch.Com - Athletics and academics has proven to be a recipe for success for Steve Wilson. A 2008 Lakeland High School graduate, Wilson had a stellar career as a student athlete. (more)
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11/7/2011 - WhiteLakePatch.Com - Boys Basketball Tryouts will begin next Monday, November 14th and run through Wednesday, November 16th. Varsity and Freshman will practice 3-5 in the field house. The JV team will have tryouts from 5-7 in the aux gym. (more)
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