Rivenburgh touchdown seals the deal

Less than two minutes remained in Friday night’s game at Troy High School. The gridiron gang from Clarkston led with six points, and the Wolves had possession of the ball. The plan was to run down the clock. The plan changed when the line of scrimmage was pushed back because of a penalty. The Wolves […]

Ahead in the red

Brandon Verlinden seized control of the ball from Troy’s kickers and swerved through their defense to take a shot on goal. The ball sailed by goalie Jason Wise into the back of the net, putting Clarkston on the scoreboard, 1-0, in the first nine minutes of the game. They would continue to lead and win […]

Serving up a winning season

Last year the tennis team took fourth place in their league. This year they hope to do better with their veteran team made up of nine seniors. ‘It’s a very experienced team and it should be a good year for us because of that,? said Boys Varsity Tennis coach Chaz Claus. ‘I have been pretty […]

Leaders on the links

Jessica Lazoen and Michelle Lee led the team during last week’s events for the girls varsity golf team. Last Thursday, they shot the lowest against Troy-Athens and the team won 191-208. ‘It was a great team effort,? said Girls Varsity Golf Coach Larry Sherrill. ‘We took some of the new girls, it was their first […]

Riders advance to regionals

Heavy rain and mud were just a few extra variables Equestrian riders and their horses had to work around last weekend. Both overcame the obstacles and won the District 2 meet. The girls competed at AmberWay Stables in Ortonville for part two of the district meet. The first part was Sept. 6-7, where Clarkston ended […]

Swim team treads water

Swimmers continue to prove themselves to their Division 1 competitors. They lost to North Farmington last Thursday, 128-56. ‘It’s frustrating to them, we don’t have the numbers,? said Girls Swim Coach Kenwyn Chock . ‘I told them it’s like the Olympics. There are people who made the Olympics but we didn’t see them because they […]

Stage show caps Shakespeare lesson

The stage lit up as ninth graders prepared to see Romeo and Juliet brought to life at Clarkston Junior High School by the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Jan. 31. “I have been teaching Romeo and Juliet for years,” said Erin Shaw, a Language Arts teacher at the junior high. “This particular group of students had a […]

Battle for finals continues

Clarkston High grapplers continue on the venture to the state finals after victories in the MHSAA Districts last week. They started the week with a 51-12 victory over Waterford Kettering in the MHSAA Team District finals on Wednesday. “The guys wrestled well,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Coach Derek Moscovic. “They competed as a team. They […]

Athletes of the Week

The spirit of blue and gold took over Troy Athens High School on Feb. 2 as the Clarkston Varsity Competitive Cheer team competed in the OAA White League Championship. They finished in first place after three rounds of competition, scoring 718.74. West Bloomfield finished in second place with 711.8 points. Farmington took third’ Hazel Park, […]

Wolves aim for OAA win

Cagers were using their snow days to prepare for this week as others were using the days off from school to relax and finish homework. One of the biggest challenges they were prepping for is this Friday’s game against Southfield for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team – as both want to win the OAA […]