Spikers hold onto first-place

Girls varsity volleyball went into last Thursday’s match against Rochester Adams tied for first in OAA Red league, with Farmington. The Wolves kept Adams down in points, keeping them to the mid-teens (25-14, 25-14, 25-13). Clarkston won the match with a shutout, 3-0. Farmington wasn’t so lucky and lost their game to Troy, and also […]

Kids in service

A decade ago, Independence Elementary held their first Serving Our Community Kids Style (S.O.C.K.S.) Day to help the community and make a difference. Ten years later it’s still going strong as the entire school spent last Thursday morning busily working on their donations. “It’s nice to see the passion it invokes,” said parent Kim Viazanko, […]

Skiiers make lasting impression at season’s end

The Wolves have made a lasting impression for the last three years at the MHSAA Boys Skiing State Finals at Boyne Mountain, Feb. 24. They finished in second place this season, scoring 74 points. “It wasn’t what we were shooting for but it was a great season,” said Clarkston Boys Ski Coach Mike Foyteck. “It […]

Hitting it off with first victory

While the cold spring had many sports cancelling events, the Clarkston Girls Varsity Tennis team stayed inside at Deer Lake Athletic Club as they hosted their first tournament last Friday. They finished the Deer Lake Tournament in first place with 11 points. Port Huron Northern took second with ten points and Mercy, third with six […]

Perfect GPA now needs 5.0 for some students

A 4.0 isn’t perfect anymore at Clarkston High School. For that, students’ grade point averages have to go up to five. “It is a good thing for our students,” said Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “I think it will encourage more kids to take tougher classes.” “I think it is a really good […]

Royalty on the gridiron

The Wolves may have lost to Southfield-Lathrup, 46-45, but the week leading up to the game will be filled with memories from the annual Powder Puff game, competition of Spirit Week, Battle of the Bands, tug of war and dodgeball battles during the Pep Rally. See all these photos and more, in color, by pushing […]

Springing into new season

Wolves are preparing for their first competition after practicing in their spring sports for the past week. The Lady Wolves soccer teams are up first as they host Waterford Mott on Thursday at Clarkston High School. It is the first game for both teams in the season. “I am excited and looking forward to it,” […]

Homecoming hopes dashed in final seconds

The fall winds whirled around the field at the beginning the fourth quarter, marking the change in weather and the game. The Wolves had recovered from the 30 point deficiency against Southfield-Lathrup from the first half and tied the score, 38-38. After Lathrup’s unsuccessful four tries to break the tie, Clarkston got possession back at […]

Athlete of the Week

Christine Seiple didn’t have to wait very long to qualify for her fourth trip to states. She qualified to compete in three events during her first meet of the season against Grand Blanc on Sept. 2. Seiple qualified in three events; 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle and 200 yard medley relay with teammates Julia […]

Cross country success

Cross country runners continued to take top positions during their weekend meets. The boys team took first place competing against 13 schools at the Hansons Invitational meet at Delia Park in Sterling Height. ‘I was really happy,? said Boys Cross Country coach Mike Taylor. ‘They were focused and did what they needed to do. There […]