Memorable Memorial Day?

As far as somber days go, Memorial Day is as far from ‘memorial? as it could be. If there had not been discussion in our news room about covering the Memorial Day Parade in town, it would be a safe bet I wouldn’t have thought much of the holiday myself either. It’s not that I […]

Wolves advance to regionals with 8-3 win over Mott

Using a ‘running start? philosophy, Waterford Mott should have had more than enough left for a second game Friday afternoon against Clarkston. But the Corsairs came up short in an 8-3 loss at Clarkston in the district finals, after stopping archrival Waterford Kettering 2-0 to start the day. The Wolves, on the other hand, were […]

Wolves advance to soccer district finals with 1-0 win

They say dog is man’s best friend, but a crossbar on the north end goal of Karl Richter soccer field in Holly ended up being Clarkston’s at the end of the day Thursday. Clarkston keeper Demaree Wells was aided by the top iron post on two Lakeland key scoring opportunities where the Eagles (2-12-4) couldn’t […]

Cubs eat Wolves

After checking off ‘win regional opener? from their playoff checklist for the first time, Clarkston is left with another goal for next year’s boys lacrosse season: advancing to the regional final. The Wolves fell 15-3 to the University of Detroit Jesuit at Walled Lake Northern Thursday in the regional semifinals. The win propelled the Cubs […]

Avondale finishes on top in hitter’s duel, 18-17

Friday’s baseball district final between Clarkston and Auburn Hills Avondale was all about momentum. The Yellow Jackets had plenty coming off an 8-7 win over Waterford Mott in the semifinals, where sophomore Steve Bohne hit a solo shot in the bottom of the seventh to win. The Wolves made their way into the finals much […]

Touchstone hurdles way to All-State honors

For Clarkston junior Autumn Touchstone, being an All-State hurdler is a family affair. Her mother Kimberly completed the feat in high school and like her mother, Autumn is in the record books. Touchstone (15.31) took sixth place in the 100-meter hurdles Saturday at East Kentwood in the state finals after taking 16th place in 2006. […]

Freshmen phenoms

Clarkston’s lineup on the softball diamond has stayed fresh this season, carrying four ninth-graders on a 15-girl roster. Freshmen Taylor Hasselbach and Bailee Braunreuther have helped propel the Wolves to their first district championship in three years offensively and defensively. Braunreuther has developed into the team’s go-to pitcher with a 12-3 record and a 1.84 […]

Clarkston places three All-State at track finals

Following impressive performances all season long including a regional championship for Clarkston, three of its members took home All-State honors at the state finals in East Kentwood June 2. As a team, the Wolves finished with 13 points, tied for 14th position. Clarkston took second place in 2006 behind state champion Ann Arbor Pioneer. Autumn […]

Athletics to fund its way off chopping block

It could cost more for high school athletes to take the field next year as the Clarkston school board moves closer to approving a budget for 2007-?08. A final decision is expected June 25, and the budget was a scheduled topic for this week’s meeting Monday night. In an effort to offset declining contributions in […]

Maples escape close call, eliminate Clarkston in regionals

Clarkston softball coach Don Peters has undertaken a game-by-game philosophy, preparing the Wolves for each contest. Clarkston’s season came down to a pitch-by-pitch nail biter, ended with a 4-3 loss to Birmingham Seaholm Saturday at Clarkston. Trailing 3-2 in the seventh inning, Clarkston’s Caitlin Morris walked and Lindsey Upchurch drove her home with a double […]

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