Skiing into first

Skiers rewrote the Wolves’ history book by claiming the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Ski State Championship, Feb. 27. Freshman Derek VanItallie led the team taking fourth place in the Giant Slalom and Slalom races, as the boys scored a total of 81 points. Marquette finished in second with 119 points. “We thought it was a […]

Lady Wolves conquer Tigers, Bobcats for title

Excitement filled the air as the buzzer sounded the end of the MHSAA District finals game between the Lady Wolves and Grand Blanc. Clarkston finished the game with a 48-25 win – claiming their second consecutive district title. “I was happy for them,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Tim Wasilk. “They put in a […]

Going for gold

Grapplers brought home three All-State finishers after their run at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling State Finals last week. Senior Scott DeVos (289) and junior Chris Calvano (171) finished the highest for the Wolves with a spot at third place. Junior Nick Vandermeer (152) finished in seventh place. DeVos went 5-1 for the three day meet, […]

One hour to feed thousands

An hour’s enough to make a difference in thousands of lives ? Clarkston students are ready to prove it. Students in Clarkston High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club are organizing the first annual Kids Against Hunger, March 10. “It shows kids can make a difference and a huge difference,” said […]

Getting ready for playoffs

The Wolves clinched the OAA Red title after winning their game against Southfield, 61-43. But the win wasn’t as easy as the scoreboard portrayed as the Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team fought through presses, turnovers and pressure on the court. “We are taking the ugly win,” said Dan Fife, head coach. “Southfield hasn’t won a […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Mitch Baenziger caught the pass from teammate Zach Collins and made his shot to continue the Wolves’ lead in the last quarter on Friday night. With the basket and five points prior, the lead was cut to 52-36 before the game finished as a 61-43 win for Clarkston. He ended the game with nine […]

Five seek crowning glory

The mats are being unrolled and laid at the Palace of Auburn Hills – setting the stage for this week’s MHSAA Wrestling Individual Finals. Five grapplers from the Clarkston Varsity Wrestling team are counting down the hours until the first round begins at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. “I am excited,” said junior Chris Calvano about […]

Undefeated in league play

Cagers added one more win to their record as they worked on continuing deep into the post season. They opened the first round of the MHSAA District playoffs with a 72-61 against Grand Blanc on Monday night. Before they finished the regular season last week they beat West Bloomfield, 70-33, to remain undefeated in the […]

Athlete of The Week

Freshman Luke Brandel put a halt on his wrestling season after going to a heart screening held by Clarkston High School and Beaumont Health System, Jan. 21. He was diagnosted with Wolff-Parkingson-White syndrome, called WDW. “Usually you have one path for your electrical currents for your heart beating,” Brandel explained. “I have an extra one […]

Edge over league rival

Cagers were preparing for another round of games while their classmates were out on Monday for mid-winter break. It had been at least a week since they played their last game, a quick-paced, thrilling win over Pontiac to tie for the OAA Red league title. “It was an old-fashioned game between Clarkston and Pontiac,” said […]