Swimmers get competitive

Swimmers have qualified in four events for the state finals during their win against Lake Orion last Thursday. 103-83. The 200-yard medley relay team of Amber Hallman, Natalie Vela, Sami Stelpflug and Kathryn Culver finished 1:54.02; Stelpflug, 5:15.71 in the 500-yard freestyle; Culver, 1:09.49 in the 100-yard breaststroke and 24.80 in the 50-yard freestyle. C.J. […]

Bookmobile excites readers

Every Wednesday afternoon students excitedly surrounded the North Sashabaw Elementary bookmobile to return their borrowed books and pick out a new one. Even though last Wednesday was the last day, students were still smiling as they turned in their books. “It was great,” said mom, Kim Kopka. “Tyler was behind in reading, and this made […]

Countdown to Wolves? opener

The bleachers are empty now as the gridiron heroes prepare for this Friday’s home opener against Rochester Adams when it will be packed with blue and gold. “It is always a tough opener,” said Kurt Richardson, beginning his 26th season as head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Football team. “Adams is always well coached. […]

Three Wolfpacks start their journey this week

The first full week of practice is done for three Clarkston teams as they head into they first round of competitions for the fall season. Spikers come back from last year’s Final Four finish with excitement as they headed into the Fenton Quad on Monday, the Mercy Showcase on Wednesday and a tournament in Marysville […]

Wolves score seven goals in their first tournament

Kickers added their first set of wins to the new season while they were in Traverse City on Saturday. They beat Traverse City Central, 3-1, and Petoskey, 2-0. They lost to Traverse City West, 3-2. Aiding with goals were Joey DeFinis, Jordan Kieft and Ben Snider. “Against Central we played really well,” said Clarkston Boys […]

Time for a Wolf gold rush

Don’t know what to wear to the Wolves’ home opener on Friday? Don’t worry! Custom Threads and Sports has you covered with bright yellow Clarkston Football T-shirts. “It’s something for the fans to wear,” said Matt McCord, a 2009 Clarkston High School grad. “Something for the students as well to support their team. They can […]

Touchdown for Lighthouse

Five football players cheered from the black Yukon in the line of vehicles in the Lighthouse Emergency Services parking lot. The team of Eric Eberle, Jay Wright, Kas Waitku, Joe Popp and Alex Peck found out a sealed envelope left at one of the houses in the neighborhood they went to for the 15th Annual […]

Clarkston schools bristle over state designation

Under the State of Michigan’s new school ranking system, three Clarkston schools need extra attention, but school officials say Clarkston kids get enough attention as it is. “I don’t see this as a good thing for Clarkston ? I see it as very arbitrary,” said Clarkston Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “I see it as giving […]

Athletes of the Week

The boys from Clarkston Impact 95 came back champions of their division in the Westlake Invitational Soccer Invitational. The boys won their 13U white division with two shutouts, one win, and one tie. They received a team trophy and individual plaques. ‘They were so happy,? said manager and parent, Debbie Giola. ‘Going down there and […]

Early lead not enough in season ender

After a second districts loss in two years to Avondale, Coach Phil Price will take time in the off season to revaluate the team. ‘The last couple years, we haven’t played good baseball. We stopped playing Clarkston baseball,? said Price. ‘We don’t play to win. We play to lose. We have to do a lot […]