For the sixth year in a roll, the Junior Pistons Basketball Training Camp returned to Clarkston to show players a few tricks of the trade. Steve Moreland, Detroit Pistons director of camps and clinics, and his camp coaching staff taught elementary-school players passing, shooting, rebounding, ball handling, and defense skills. Alex Cousins and Matthew Kanan […]
Fans are familiar with junior running back Ian Eriksen since he opened the Wolves’ football season with a 99-yard kickoff return. It led to Clarkston’s first touchdown against Rochester Adams only 13 seconds into the game, Aug. 24. “It was awesome,” said Kurt Richards, head coach for the Clarkston Varsity Football team. “I don’t think […]
The Wolves bumped themselves from fourth spot to second in the OAA Red after their 24-0 win over Rochester last Friday. “We started out pretty slow,” said senior Jared Yaroch. Both teams remained scoreless in the first quarter until junior running back Ian Eriksen scored on a 3-yard run for a touchdown with 1:13 remaining. […]
Lady Runners are picking up speed as they opened their 2012 fall season taking first place at the Golden Grizzly, Aug. 31. It is only the beginning. “They are looking really good,” said Clarkston Girls Cross Country Coach Kevin Breen. “I think we will be better or as good as we were last season. My […]
It is back to the green for the Varsity and JV golf teams, and they are looking for a hole-in-one this season. “We have a seasoned group of veterans,” said Steven Hoffman, varsity coach. “Anna Gray, Paige and Dana Olsen. The Olsens were on the state championship tennis team in 2011 so they understand competition. […]
The Lady Wolves finished in third place at the West Bloomfield/Brother Rice Invitational at Kensington Metropark on Saturday out of 15 teams. “It was an excellent race,” said Clarkston Girls Cross Country Coach Kevin Breen. “It was a solid run by our runners. Realistically we thought third place would be a good spot. If we […]
Sophomore Joey DeFinis led kickers to a victory over Rochester last Thursday with his goal late in the game put the Wolves, 2-1. “Anytime you can get a win in our league it is a good win,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Chuck Lawhorn. The Wolves held onto possession for the first 30 minutes […]
Children gathered for Independence Township Parks and Recreation’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic. They dressed their favorite bear for the sports-themed day. Miss Amanda read the group two stories before Mr. Sports Bear made a special appearance. The kids walked in a parade, played basketball and soccer, and enjoyed a hot dog lunch complete with apple […]
Each player from Michigan Youth Flag Football League left the last day of the season a winner. Every boy received a trophy for their work during the season, ate pizza, and watched their coaches play a game of football. Dale Duffield signed up for the league because he had nothing to do. ‘I wanted to […]
John Timm is ready to take on teams in this weekend’s Midwest regional meet in Illinois. His team, Bloomfield Force Select Soccer U18, secured their place by capturing the Michigan State Cup last month. They defeated the Michigan Wolves B team in Lansing, 2-0. Both teams were unable to score by the end of the […]