All Three Rochester High Schools Advance to Regional Cheer Competition

The Falcons win the district title, followed by Stoney Creek, Lake Orion and Adams high schools.

Rochester Skiers Advance to State Finals After Regionals at Pine Knob

Five skiers from Adams, Rochester and Stoney qualify.

Rochester vs. Troy: We've Got Spirit, How About You?

Show your love for the Falcons or the Colts as they get ready to face off on the basketball court tonight.

5th Annual Brooksie Way Half-Marathon Set for Sept. 30 in Rochester

Here's what will change and what will stay the same for this year's race.

Rochester United Scores Three Goals In Third To Beat Romeo 3-1

Strong performance from goaltender Brody Blair helps Rochester pick up nice win at 2012 OAA-MAC Showcase on Saturday afternoon.

Stoney Creek Football Players Welcome New Coach Brad Zube

He coached Pontiac High School and tells Stoney crowd they should be in the playoffs next year.

Avondale Quarterback Signs With 'First Ones to Take a Chance on Me'

Mitch Robinson's coach calls him one of the best football players school has seen. He'll play for Northwood.

Adams Athletes Sign College Intent Letters

Five of the students participated in a short ceremony on Wednesday morning.

Rochester Finishes Strong in 49-42 Win Over Troy Athens

Paris Pereria’s strong fourth quarter helps the Falcons win a key Oakland Activities Association Blue game on the road Friday night.

All 3 Rochester Cheer Teams Ranked

Falcons team is No. 1 in state.

5 Places to See the Tigers Winter Caravan This Week

They'll be bagging groceries at Meijer in Auburn Hills, giving away free movie passes in Birmingham and hanging out with shoppers at Somerset Collection in Troy.

Rochester Wins Crosstown Showdown 62-35; Share Your Photos on Patch

Were you there? Upload your photos in our gallery.

Rochester Represented in Tonight's National Championship Football Game

Branch Kampe of Rochester Hills is a freshman linebacker for the LSU Tigers.

Rochester Athletes Had Moments of Glory in 2011

North Oakland Sports' Dan Stickradt mentioned a number of athletes and moments among his picks for 2011's best.

Weekend Countdown: Plan Ahead for a Saturday OU Basketball Game

The Golden Grizzlies play at home this weekend.

Pro Soccer Player and Hometown Hero Freddie Braun Makes 7-Year-Old's Day

Freddie Braun, a professional soccer player from Rochester Hills, made a special visit on Monday morning.

5 Places to Watch the Bowl Games

If you're a college football fan, there's a game on just about every afternoon and evening for the next week. Here's where you can catch a game amid company.

Adams Cheers 'This Is Our Year,' Wins Weekend Meet

All three Rochester high schools ranked in Top 10 in state.

Rochester Falcons Off to Strong Start After 56-41 Victory Over Adams

The Rochester High School Falcons boys basketball team's 10 returning players have their eyes on the district championship.

Former Adams Player Leading WSU to NCAA Championship Game

It's the first football national championship game for Josh Renel and Wayne State.

Patch Athletes of the Fall Season: Gabby Thivierge in Rochester

Fans celebrate region’s top athletes by voting early and often in athlete of the season polls.

Adams Basketball Returns With Strong Defense and Postseason Goals

The Highlanders bring back a host of returning varsity players with a similar strategy: create the mismatch and exploit it right into the regional championship.

Vote Now: Rochester Athlete of Fall Season

Vote from a list of very deserving candidates on who should be named the Patch Athlete of the Season for the Rochester area.

Former OU Player Benson, Now in NBA, Immortalized With Retired Jersey

'We made the school a known place around the nation,' Benson, now playing for the Atlanta Hawks, tells an O'rena crowd.

OU Grabs Program-Affirming Upset Victory Over Tennessee

'This was about showing Oakland University to the world and to the United States of America,' Golden Grizzlies coach Greg Kampe said about 89-81 win over Volunteers.

OU in National Spotlight Again: ESPN to Televise Tennessee Basketball Team Looking for Revenge

The Golden Grizzlies will host the Volunteers at 9 p.m. Monday; tickets are still available.

Rochester Diver Earns Championship Title at State Finals

Rochester High's Lauren Reedy and other swimmers from Stoney Creek High School competed in the Division 1 Swim & Dive Championships this weekend.

OU Women Defeat Rochester, Show Early Season Strengths on the Court

Thursday night's game at the O'Rena ended 74-30.

With O'Rena Preoccupied, Grizzlies To Play at Adams Tonight

OU basketball team will play free exhibition game against Windsor at 7 tonight.

Adams Runners Place in Top 10 in State Cross Country Finals

Here's a look at how all of our area runners placed.

UPDATE: Avondale Soccer Wins First State Title in School History

The Yellowjackets score game-winner in final minutes to win 2-1 over Spring Lake in exciting Division 2 state finals game at Troy Athens.

Adams Ousted from Playoffs in Heartbreaking 27-21 Loss to Port Huron

The Highlanders finish their postseason run with a 7-4 record overall and a new all-time rushing record holder.

Avondale Beats Andover 2-1 to Earn Spot in State Soccer Final

Two second-half goals send Yellow Jackets to the Division 2 state finals.

Kids Learn Quick Thinking and Fancy Footwork on Oakland's Fencing Club

Honor Guard Fencing Club of Oakland is looking to add more members.

Adams Gets Revenge on Oxford, Advances to Next Round of Playoffs

Tony Annese lifts the Highlanders over the Wildcats, 26-20.

Adams Follows Football Tradition with Playoffs — and Hairdos

The Highlanders play at Oxford High School at 7 p.m. Friday night.

Adams to Play at Oxford in First Round of Football Playoffs

Avondale also advances to postseason play.

In Shades of Pink, Adams Defeates Stoney Creek, Looks Toward Playoffs

The Highlanders beat the Cougars 35-0 in pink and white game.

Look at Mr. Watson: He Just Keeps Running

Former Rochester teacher and grandpa is one of four runners to have finished every Detroit marathon — and he's not stopping any time soon.

Adams Tennis Finishes 8th in State Tournament

The Highlanders started out the season unranked.