Athlete of the Week – Senior highlight season

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Senior Jillian Kurolvech reflected on her last year with the Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosee team as the team prepared for their MHSAA Girls Lacrosse Regional meet on Tuesday. “This entire season has been a highlight,” she shared. “We have improved so much in one year. We have been […]

Girl Scouts honored for free libraries

The community was treated to two Little Free Libraries in downtown Clarkston last summer from the Girl Scout Troop 13363. The freshmen in the group were awarded for Community Enhancement for the libraries during the 31st Annual Clarkston Community Awards on Tuesday. “It’s very cool because we thought we did something so small, but it […]

Going the distance in the postseason

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The Lady Wolves topped the events at the MHSAA Track and Field Regional to bring home their second consecutive championship. “I was excited for them,” said Kevin Breen, head coach. “Going into it we knew there were a couple of tough teams we were going to be up […]

Wolves with top finishes on links

The Wolves are getting ready as they head into MHSAA Districts this Wednesday at Twin Lakes Golf Club. The Clarkston Boys Varsity Golf team prepared with three meets last week, ending with the Oakland County Championship. They finished in seventh place out of 25 teams during the county meet at Pontiac Country Club on May […]

Scout leader named Citizen of the Year

Clarkston News Staff Writer Jennifer Herrmann was shocked and stunned when she found out she was named Clarkston’s Citizen of the Year. “Being recognized for the things I do is not something I seek out. I just truly enjoy helping others,” she said. “It’s completely unexpected.” She added it’s an honor to be selected for […]

Seniors lead in double win

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The Lady Wolves ended the week with a doubleheader win against Rochester last Friday night as Clarkston honored their seniors. “It was a nice day and a sad day,” said Clarkston Varsity Softball Head Coach Don Peters. “They have been together and with me for 3-4 years.” The […]

Double win

Hitters took the lead during the top of the first inning last Wednesday against Oxford with four runs on their way to a 8-4 victory. Clarkston Varsity Baseball team continued to hold onto the lead through the next three innings with their pitching and fielding. Jack Muhleck hit a double during the fourth inning to […]

Athletes of the Week – Swinging to second

The Clarkston Boys Junior Varsity A Golf swung their way into second place during the Bedford Invite last Friday with a score of 343. They also had two top ten finishes from Wolves Terry Fortuna and Dane Wilson. Fortuna shot a 81 and Wilson shot a 84. Tristan Greenlee contributed with a 86; Scott Fisher […]

Two more wins into post season

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves added two more wins to the season as they get ready for the post-season beginning next week. “They are playing well,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. “We are starting to come together. They fought hard and did a nice job.” The boys […]

Fife to retire

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer It will be the end of an era for Clarkston school athletics after Dan Fife retires as athletic director this year. “It is the right time for me,” said Fife, who will finish his 22 years as Clarkston Community Schools athletics’ chief this fall, on September 30. He […]