Claim on third district title

Lady Cagers are making their third consecutive trip to the MHSAA Regional playoffs this week. They sealed the deal after claiming their third district championship from Oxford last Friday for a 36-17 win. It is the second district championship the Davenport sisters, senior Erin and sophomore Erika, have fought for together. ‘I love it,? Erika […]

Wolves crush Raiders

The tide had turned as Cagers went into their final quarter against North Farmington in their last home game for the season. The Raiders slowly gained on the Wolves lead and with 80 seconds left in the game had gotten within two points after scoring a 3-pointer. Senior Dylan Hancook passed the basketball inside to […]

Memorial playground planned for Kennedy

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Staff Writer Ryan Kennedy loved sports, especially baseball and football, and also playing outside in a park. So in his memory, the Friends of Ryan Kennedy are raising money for a playground at Clintonwood Park. He passed away after a five year battle against Ependymoma brain cancer in May 2012, […]

A win for Pap

A Clarkston High School sports patriarch is gone but his spirit lives on in his son, Coach Dan Fife and the Wolves basketball team. Prior to the game the Wolves heard the news one of their loyal fans, Victor “Pap” Fife, Coach Dan Fife’s dad, passed away earlier in the day, Feb. 22. Cagers, who […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Scott Messer focuses his attention as the soccer ball travels down the field into Clarkston’s territory. His net provides the perfect view of the entire field. As goalkeeper and captain, he can see what opponents are doing and give his teammates some direction. His quick saves and keen eye have led the team to […]

Scarlett’s run breaks double OT tie for win

The crowd roared as the home team took their positions at the line of scrimmage. Each side was cheering for their team in the double overtime excitement. The Wolves were on their second down and West Bloomfield had previously scored three points from their field goal attempt. The ball was snapped to quarterback Tyler Scarlett. […]

Runners reach for the top

Runners placed in second at the Jackson Invitational on Saturday. Saline, ranked first in Division 1, took first place during the meet. ‘It was a good run,? said Clarkston Girls Cross Country Coach Mike Franko. ‘It’s an OK place to be, but there’s room to improve. I certainly think we will get better. The girls […]

Team still swinging to make par

Clarkston Girls golf lost to Stoney Creek at Twin Lakes, Sept. 16, 175-206. Emily Bullen was the high scorer with a par of 48. Michelle Lee, 50, Kaelyn Bogart, 54, and Audrey Bedenis, 54, rounded off the top finishers. They played on Wednesday in the Eccentric Golf tournament at Boulder Pointe. Rochester took first place, […]

Dragons shut down

The location was different but the outcome was the same as Kickers hosted cross town rivals Lake Orion last Thursday night. Clarkston shut out the Dragons for a second time this season after scoring two goals. Senior defender Alec Pappas noticed a difference between the two games. ‘There was a little extra effort,? said Pappas. […]

Set them up, knock them down

Spikers blocked their competition and scored two wins in last week’s league games. They beat Birmingham Groves, Sept. 16, 3-0 (25-22, 25-13, 25-13). They served Troy their first league loss of the season with another undefeated, 3-0. Again, the first set was close, but the Wolves didn’t let them score in the next two matches […]