Close win

The Lady Wolves took the sting out of the Avondale Yellow Jackets as they beat them 45-40, Jan. 21. “It was a close game,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Tim Wasilk. “We played really well defensively. We grinded out at win. I am really happy with our press in the second half. We […]

Driving on past districts

Holding the district title trophy in victory, seniors Matt Calvano and Tommy Ronk were happy but weren’t jumping for joy. The team’s 16th district title in a row, they’re used to it. Helping the team to a double-digit win against Lake Orion, Friday night, they did enough jumping on the court. ‘Winning a district championship […]

Grapplers top Macomb teams

The Wolves went 4-1 at the Oakland-Macomb tournament last Saturday and Bret Foltz (130) helped out as he went undefeated. “We wrestled well,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Coach Derek Moscovic. “We beat Macomb Dakota, Romeo, Warren Lincold and Anchor Bay – they are all good teams.” They beat Macomb Dakota, 34-33, with pins from Foltz, […]

Grapplers take down the best in state finals

Zak Roberson took his stance in the center of the mat and readied himself for the final match of the season. He shook hands with Todd Melick from Detroit Catholic Central and went forward with the attack on the referee’s whistle. Forty-three seconds later, Roberson won the match with a fall and finished the MHSAA […]

Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Nick Cooper had spent all summer and up to six days a week perfecting his bowling technique and working to get better. His work paid off at the Boys Bowling Singles State Finals in Muskegon on March 7 as he took on the top bowlers in the state and finished in first place. ‘It […]

Lady Skiers celebrate successful season

Racers ended their season taking home All-State honors after competing in the state finals in Traverse City. Senior Maddy Dunn third place finish (:56.06) in the Giant Slalom put her on the Giant Slalom All-State first team. She was also named to the Slalom All-State second team for her 11th place finish at 1:09.44. ‘I […]

Sea Wolves flourish this year

Casey Johnson still remembers the cheers of fans screaming in the stands and competing in the Michigan State Meet for 12 and under. ‘When you came up (for air) you could hear them say ‘go? and cheer. It was great,? said Johnson. Seven swimmers from the Clarkston Sea Wolves program went to Jenison to participate […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Certain events seem to sneak up when least expected. Oh, they come around the same time every year – holidays, tax season, birthdays – but it just again seems to be sneaky. I was reminded by a few people it is time for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Yes, this is the […]

Athlete of The Week

Before the any offensive plays were made during the Clarkston Varsity Football 2013 state championship season – the ball had to be snapped back to the quarterback. The snap came from senior center Griffin Barta,who had a completion rate of 100 percent and named the Unsung Hero during the Wolves? football banquet, Jan. 12. ‘I […]

3-point play makes the win

A 3-point play by junior Erika Davenport gave the Lady Wolves a boost they needed as they started the overtime period against Farmington Hills Harrison last Thursday. She scored on a basket and was sent to the line for two free throw shots and made one, putting the score 41-38 in favor for the Clarkston […]