Eight-year-old Michelle Raue of Clarkston was seeking her first pair of the popular Crocs children’s sandal. Raue spotted the popular footwear, in ‘cotton candy? pink, through the window pane of Main Shoes Aug. 1. Raue and her mother, Brenda, weren’t in downtown Birmingham or at the mall, but Independence Township in the White Lake Commons […]
Cars with hoods popped open, proud owners nearby, lined Depot Park’s lush green grass where Concerts in the Park once was the Friday event d’jour. The 20th annual Concours in the Park, one of five annual fund raisers for Clarkston SCAMP, was on tap this past Friday, Aug. 3. In conjunction with Waterford Hills Road […]
Like most things, playing division I soccer this season was within reach for Clarkston’s Jake Przybycien. His 6-foot 7-inch frame made many opportunities open for the defensive center-mid while playing for Clarkston. Now he’s taking his game to another level. Przybycien chose to sign with Oakland University in May, weeks before graduating from CHS. Przybycien […]
The first season of playing organized baseball wasn’t too big of a factor in the Clarkston Riverdawgs? U9 summer. The boys amassed a 12-8 record during the season and took home first place at the Flushing Tournament June 15-17. The Riverdawgs were 3-1 in the tournament and knocked out six home runs in the four […]
The most anticipated pre-season football game this past weekend didn’t involve the Detroit Lions. The Clarkston Wolves suited up for the annual intra-squad Blue and Gold game Saturday afternoon in front of the Wolves faithful who braved the heat and reflective bleacher seats. Fans got to see Clarkston’s starting quarterback. Either blue team starter senior […]
Thousands upon thousands of visitors flood through the doors of The Palace of Auburn Hills to take their seats watching an array of sports and entertainment. Many will never have the luxury of getting near the same floor their favorite basketball team has played on, though. For members of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s Mentors Plus […]
Ever since a high school career fihled with honors, former Clarkston soccer defender Mike Holody has been making his mark with University of Michigan and the Michigan Bucks of the Premier Development League. Holody and the Bucks, 2006 PDL champs, nearly had their second consecutive title in hand Saturday. Against the Laredo Heat, the Bucks […]
As the Michigan Senior Olympics rolled through Oakland County last week, they made a stop at Waterford Hill Courts in Independence Township. The courts played host to the racquetball portion of the competition. Father and son duo Barry and William Dennis of Waterford and Clarkston, respectively, took the court and took home gold in the […]
While the running game looks to be a big factor in the Clarkston Wolves? offense this season, players from the program are giving their time for a more important rushing record. All three levels of the Clarkston football program are participating in the 10th annual Rush for Food Friday in the Clarkston area. The food […]
‘Defense wins championships? is a motto passed from different generations and applicable to many sports. Clarkston’s defense literally won a friendly scrimmage on the gridiron Aug. 16 against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s by providing their only offense in a 6-0 victory. Linebacker Bryant Craft scooped up an errant fumble near the Eaglets? 35-yard line and […]