How does one compare sports as diverse as softball and basketball? Just ask junior Megan Hastings, who actively participates in both varsity teams. ‘In basketball you rely on your teammates more on the court, but in softball a lot has to do with off-the-field activities and how well we support each other,” explained Hastings. “Softball […]
At Clarkston High School, state champion bowler senior Nick Cooper proved you don’t have to be an above average student, take AP classes or do tons of extra curricular activities in order to be recognized by colleges. With a 3.0 GPA, Cooper emphasizes there are other scholarships than the ones given out for academics. ‘I’ve […]
Over spring break most students enjoy themselves by traveling somewhere warm and relaxing on the beach with their friends. However, Clarkston High School junior Gabe Comos did something completely different. In April, he traveled to Reston, Va., just outside Washington D.C., where his Summit Plastics Midget A travel hockey team captured the USA Hockey Tier […]
Clarkston’s varsity baseball team has one thing in mind going into this season – a state championship. ‘We’re going all the way to states and we’re going to take the trophy home,? said senior Jake Sims. After a promising season last year which resulted in a loss to Adams at regionals, the Wolves have their […]
Every varsity hockey senior wants to make the most of their limited time left on the ice, but after last Wednesday’s performance against the Waterford Mott Corsairs, Clarkston players were disappointed. The Wolves had a heartbreaking loss 45 seconds into overtime, getting beat 4-3 after they worked to tie the score back up in the […]
Clarkston varsity boy’s basketball team erupted for a big win over the Farmington Hills Harrison Hawks on Feb. 15. Led by junior point guard Mitch Baenziger and senior forward Marcus Hardy, Clarkston took a big lead early and never looked back in their 59-33 win in the OAA Red. ‘I thought the team played really […]
Going into MHSAA Regionals this week, the Clarkston Varsity Boy’s ski team is looking more prepared than ever as a result of winning every meet they have competed in this year. ‘I’m almost one hundred percent sure the guys are going to take it home this year,? said Senior Mark Zalobsky. Not only is winning […]
Lake Orion’s senior night was all but memorable for them as they lost 5-2 in a dominating performance by the Clarkston Wolves varsity hockey team. Not only did Clarkston blow out their biggest rivals, they also clinched a playoff spot with the victory. ‘It was the biggest crowd we had all year,? said senior Connor […]
Birmingham Groves beat Clarkston in easy fashion Thursday night 74-115, however, senior Ken Stelpflug once again qualifies for Division I time by an incredible 12 seconds in the 500 meter freestyle. Stelpflug has made states in both his sophomore and junior years for the same race, so to him, it was nothing special. ‘Before a […]
In every basketball rivalry fans can almost always guarantee trash talking, hard fouling, and nail biting endings. Friday night the Clarkston Wolves varsity girl’s basketball team beat rival Lake Orion 39-38 after a back and forth battle throughout the entire game. ‘Even though Lake Orion are our rivals, we didn’t change our gameplan at all. […]