BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Cagers, well-known for their defense, didn’t disappoint a packed gym of Clarkston fans last Friday night as they sank Southfield, 78-38. ‘We had a good night,? said longtime Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball Dan Fife. ‘We had really good team defense tonight. I thought that was a big deal.? […]
When the Lady Wolves concluded last season – this year’s returners and Coach Renee Turner knew changes would have to be made. The changes started on the field as well as in every player to put last year’s ending record, 4-2-7, into a distant memory. ‘The girls have been coming to grips they have to […]
Their names are as synonymous across Oakland County and the state as the Clarkston program they play for. Seniors Bailee Braunreuther and Taylor Hasselbach begin the first week of games in their fourth and final year on Clarkston Girls Varsity Softball team. ‘I expect a lot from them,? said Don Peters, head coach. ‘They have […]
Clarkston wrestlers defeated Rochester High School, 50-15, at the Jan. 20 Quad meet at Clarkston High School. Individual results include Clarkston’s Mackenzie Hanselman over Owen Fisher, fall 3:07, 6-0; Brandon Troy over Cole Wiegers, dec 6-3, 0-3; Drew Dukart over Ethan Polick, SV-1 6-4, 0-3; Houston Hemingsen over Noah Ternes, dec 11-5, 3-0; Drew Dorman […]
The Lady Wolves fought back against the pressure from Stoney Creek last Thursday for a 33-23 win. “They pressured us with a press break with a lot of errors and bad passes in the first half,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Christine Rogers. “We handled the pressure, but we were getting down to […]
Deadline was Monday for the open treasurer’s seat on Clarkston Board of Education. ‘We have seven applicants for the open seat,? said board President Steve Hyer. ‘The board will have the chance to review the documents submitted before the meeting.? Trustee Joan Patterson expects the information in her packet as soon as possible, as well […]
The track teams are ready to see what they have got as they head to Lake Orion on Wednesday. ‘I think it is going to be a really close meet,? said Girls Track Coach John Yorke. ‘Lake Orion has a couple of good standouts. Our depth is going to help us.? Yorke expects the team […]
Owner Erika Arms welcomed Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, family, and friends, Jan. 18, for a ribbon-cutting celebration for Journey to Health Chakra, LLC. The business, which opened in November at 5770 S. Main Street, Ste C, offers natural health alternatives for mind, body, and spirit. Call 248-505-8010 or check www.journeytohealthchakra.com. Photo provided
Community leaders, friends, and family gathered, Jan. 22, to celebrate Pine Knob Elementary’s National Blue Ribbon achievement, honoring the top schools in the country. Congressman Mike Bishop, State Rep. Jim Tedder, and Clarkston Board of Education President Steve Hyer joined others in recognizing the work of committee members, educators, administrators, parents, and other volunteers who […]
The Varsity Bowling team got a nice surprise when it was announced that four varsity bowlers made the all-state academic team. Seniors Mike Magyar and Corey Young were selected for the boys while seniors Kelly Cartner and Sarah Decker were selected for the girls. Cartner was also named to the all-state second team for her […]