Back for seconds

Although Clarkston wrestler Mike Maguire, a county and league champion this season, needs to watch his weight for the next week to stay eligible for 119 pounds, he might be encouraged to try a bowl of Corn Flakes. He and the rest of the Wolves earned a spot in the state’s grand finale in Battle […]

Ballers hit bump on the road

When you’re on top, there are always teams looking to take a shot at you. Entering this season, Clarkston basketball coach Dan Fife said the team had a bulls-eye because of their presence on other’s radar across the region. Visiting Southfield Lathrup on Friday, the Wolves (14-3, 6-2 OAA) became the prey of the host […]

Wolves eke out overtime win against Troy

Clarkston beat Troy of OAA III 62-57 on Feb. 20 in overtime at Clarkston. Dan Owens sent the game to overtime with a three-point shot with only 0:10 left in regulation. The Wolves took the game from there, outscoring the Colts 9-4 in the extra session for the win. ‘We weren’t situated in the game. […]

Clarkston hockey enters playoffs on two-game skid

The Wolves wrapped up their regular season at Oak Park against Birmingham Brother Rice Feb. 22 with a 6-1 loss to the Warriors. Clarkston finishes the regular season 7-14-3. After a much-closer 3-2 loss last season, and victories over the Warriors for the three years prior, the Wolves have a better track record against Brother […]

Swimmers take fifth at OAA meet

The Clarkston swimmers were hoping to see how many Wolves they could get into medal contention heading into the Oakland Activities Association Division II meet at Lake Orion this past weekend. The Wolves finished well in several events and parlayed their overall team score of 233 points into a tie with their hosts for fifth […]

Vballers hope to stay focused in playoffs

After turning around their 13-25-1 record from 2006, Clarkston’s volleyball team has a chance to make a mark this season. The Wolves embark on the state playoffs, playing Rochester in the district quarterfinals Friday at Romeo High School. The Wolves, 18-13-2, finished tied for fifth place at the Oakland Activities Association division I tournament on […]

Ready for a change

Life brings many shapes and colors, and they all fit into some design. Clarkston High School and Michigan State University graduate Eric Ryan has made that his life’s work. Ryan, 32, was inspired by his wife, Jen, to form his own company after he felt like he was neglecting his talent for artistry he cultivated […]

Athletes of the week

In late January, the Lakeland Hawks Pee Wee A hockey team won the International Silversticks hockey tournament in New Market, Ontario, Canada. The victory earned the boys the North American Pee Wee A title. The team, comprised of mostly 11 year olds, was the first team based out of Lakeland Ice Arena to win the […]

Wolves earn share of OAA

Sharing can be a tough lesson for kids to learn, but the Clarkston Wolves are getting another shot at it. For the second time in the past three seasons, the Wolves will share the Oakland Activities Association Division I crown with Pontiac Northern. Clarkston earned their share with a 60-53 win at West Bloomfield Friday. […]

Cagers geared up for playoffs

An air of uncertainty surrounds Clarkston’s first-round match in the district playoffs. Not through any fault of the team, but the Wolves drew a first-round bye and is set to take on the winner of Monday’s Lapeer East and Waterford Mott game at Lake Orion. The Wolves get the victor Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Coach […]

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