Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Congratulations to the Clarkston Wolves! I am sorry I should be more descriptive on those two words – Congratulations to the 2013 MHSAA Division 1 Football State Champions! All of you deserve it! To all the players, we know you put in a lot of hard work not only during the season but into off […]

‘Great day for C-Town’

Long-time head coach Kurt Richardson hoisted up the trophy while Clarkston’s gridiron heroes and coaches surrounded him. The Wolves successfully achieved their dream by becoming MHSAA Division 1 Football State Champion, defeating Detroit Catholic Central, 32-14. “This is for Clarkston and it truly was,” Richardson smiled. “For every kid who ever wore a uniform, every […]

Athlete of the Week

Before Wolves? junior quarterback D.J. Zezula stepped onto Ford Field on Saturday he was reflecting on the football season. ‘It’s everything I could hope for,? he said. ‘It’s everything I set out for in the spring and in the summer. I was looking for a blow out junior year and to lead my team to […]

Icers split in Thanksgiving tournament

A goal from senior forward Chase Wiedemann sealed the win for the Clarkston Hockey team against South Lyon Unified last Friday. Wiedemann’s shot at the beginning of the third period gave the Wolves a 4-2 lead to open their annual Thanksgiving tournament. The boys continued to hold off South Lyon for the remainder of the […]

Ford Field bound

Clarkston’s gridiron heroes fought through snow and cold to make history, as they sealed the deal for the school’s first trip to Ford Field, beating Carman-Ainsworth, 61-26. ‘It was great,? said long-time head coach Kurt Richardson. ‘It was very satisfying to watch them as they had made school history and had fun afterwards. It was […]

Clarkston ski teams conquer the mountain

Lady Racers took first place after two days of Divisional meets. They scored 38 points during Feb. 4 and 5. Maddy Dunn raced into first in the Giant Slalom. Analicia Honkanen followed in second and Kelly Peters in third. Elizabeth Wolf finished off the top ten in seventh. During the Slalom, Honkanen led in first […]

Athlete of the Week

During the last few weeks, Cole Schaffer has helped the Wolves hockey team with three goals and two assists. Besides helping his teammates, he lends a hand in the community. He has worked with his church group in building a house and lending a hand to Lighthouse Emergency Services and Clarkston’s ‘Tree of Dreams? for […]

‘A good win?

Tom Staton grabbed the ball from Southfield-Lathrup’s control and ran towards the other side of the court. The Charger’s defense quickly moved forward to stop Staton from making it past the center of the floor. Staton spun around defenders, keeping the ball in motion, and passed to teammate Brandon Verlinden. Verlinden scored a basket, furthering […]

Hastings hurries to help in Lady Wolves victory

Megan Hastings stole the ball from Southfield’s control with ten seconds to go in overtime. The freshman followed it up with a layup and ended the score, 55-51. ‘We played well the whole game and played hard,? said Co-Captain Connor Daugherty. ‘I thought it was really cool how the whole team was into it. No […]

Journey to states begins this week

The wrestling mats wait rolled and hanging from the ceiling at Clarkston High School gym. Wednesday night, they come down for the Team District meet, deciding which team will go on to the regional meet next week in Fair Haven. The night begins with Grand Blanc and Holly dueling it out, while the Wolves prepare […]