Varsity Info

DAY

DATE

Opponent

H/A

Time

TUESDAY

12-4-07

TROY

Troy 56, Adams 46
The Adams Varsity team spent Tuesday evening working out their first game jitters against the very athletic Troy Colts. Unfortunately, the Highlanders came out on the losing end of this contest. The Colts pressed effectively, creating 29 Adams turnovers that Troy converted into a number of lay-ups and dunks. The Highlander team hung tough throughout the game by shooting 18 for 22 from the free throw line, and trailed by only 6 with 1:30 left in the game. The Colts were able to hold on to a victory through their tough defense. Adams was led by J.D. Osborne’s 15 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. Jake Heinrich chipped in 11 points. John Zekaj followed with 8 points, and Brian Perry added 7 rebounds.

FRI DAY

12-7-07

EISENHOWER

Adams 58, Eisenhower 52
The Adams Highlanders won a thriller at home on Friday beating Utica Eisenhower 58-56. Adams controlled the game throughout, taking a 9 point lead into the 4th quarter after leading the entire game. However, things tightened up considerably from that time and Eisenhower even took a 1 point lead with less than 2 minutes left in the game. J.D. Osborne then hit a tough runner to put Adams back on top. The Highlanders followed up hitting their free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Adams was much improved in taking care of the ball with 11 fewer turnovers than their first game. John Zekaj led the team in scoring with 11 points followed by Jake Heinrich and J.D. Osborne, each with 10 points. Jake and J.D. led the team with 3 assists. Michael Curry and J.D. each grabbed 7 rebounds.

MONDAY

12-10-07

STONEY CREEK

Adams 46, Stoney Creek 34
The Adams Highlanders faced an emotional contest against their well-known neighbors, the Stoney Creek Cougars. Both teams came in with the hopes of holding the upper hand in the upcoming, good natured trash talk that occurs when two teams who know each other so well battle. And the Highlanders will hold the upper hand for a while. Both teams fought hard and played excellent defense, not allowing easy shots throughout the game. For three quarters, it was a close contest. Adams held a 3 point lead going into the 4th quarter. In the final period the Highlanders broke loose, outscoring Stoney Creek 17 to 8. Adams' domination of the boards was a key in securing the win as they held a 32 to 16 advantage in rebounds. John Zekaj led the team in scoring with 12 points and Kevin Rohner added 8 points. Jake Heinrich and Michael Curry had 6 rebounds each, while Cameron Alveraz had 4 steals.

THURSDAY

12-13-07

LAKE ORION

Adams 43, Lake Orion 58

The Highlanders put up a valiant effort against Lake Orion on Thursday night. Adams played without 2 of their senior co-captains, Jake Heinrich and J.D. Osborne. In spite of this, the Highlanders kept the game close throughout the night. With 4 minutes left they were still within 6 points, and with a couple of breaks could have pulled off a major upset. Instead, Lake Orion was able to hit their free throws down the stretch to extend their lead. Adams was led by Kevin Rohner who scored 15, including 4 three pointers. John Zekaj added 12 points and Brian Perry contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds.

TUESDAY

12-18-07

LAHSER

The Adams boys put together some nice stretches of basketball against Bloomfield Hills Lahser, winning 67 to 47. The Highlanders carried a 9 point lead into the half before dominating the 3rd quarter, scoring 16 while holding the Knights to 4 points for the quarter. Adams was led by Kevin Rohner, who scored 15 points, 9 of them off of 3 point shots. John Zekaj added 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Brian Perry chipped in 9 points. Jake Heinrich led the team in rebounding with 9.

THURSDAY

12-20-07

AVONDALE

Adams 55. Avondale 59

The Highlanders faced a very physical, quick Avondale team on Thursday night. It was a back forth wrestling match all night long, with the style of reffing playing right into the hands of the “hands on” defense played by Avondale. Adams played very well in stretches, and had an 8 point lead at one point in the second half. However, the physicality began to wear on Adams late in the game and Avondale was able to create a number of turnovers leading to baskets and the win. Adams was led by John Zekaj who scored 18 and led the team with 6 rebounds. Kevin Rohner followed with 15, 9 of those off of 3 point shots. J.D. Osborne had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jake Heinrich and Brian Perry added 5 rebounds each.

THURSDAY

1-3-08

SOUTHFIELD

AWAY

7:00

TUESDAY

1-8-08

FERNDALE

HOME

7:00

FRIDAY

1-11-08

ROCHESTER

@ OU

8:00

MONDAY

1-14-08

WEST BLOOMFIELD

AWAY