Success for Team RUSH

Team RUSH 27 faced their newest challenges while building cardboard boats this summer and are ready for their 7th Annual RUSH Regatta this Saturday. The students faced restrictions in size for their boats made out of cardboard and duct tape last summer. This summer, they can make the boat as big or small as they […]

American football in Europe

Linebacker Nathan Yeloushan used his football skills across the globe when he traveled to Italy, May 5-13. Yeloushan, a 2013 Clarkston High School graduate, traveled with the Siena Heights University football team to play the Italian National team. ‘It was pretty cool,? he said about the experience playing his favorite sport in another country. ‘It […]

Ending with a bang

Hitters finished a stellar season as they ended their spring season at the MHSAA Division 1 Baseball Semifinals. ‘They really brought a lot of excitement to Clarkston Baseball,? said Phil Price, head coach for Clarkston Varsity Baseball. ‘I can’t tell you how many people came up to me and said congratulations. A lot of former […]

Hands-on learning at camp

Grace Dean picked up a dry erase marker with the prosthetic hand she just finished making during RUSHing Girls to Engineering Summer Camp, June 18. She pulled the strings she had glued to the hand as she used the prosthetic to write on the white dry erase board. The strings moved the fingers of the […]

Girls in Pink hit field to fight cancer

The Lady Wolves proudly presented a $1,000 check to McLaren on June 6 after raising the money during the Clarkston Varsity Softball’s Third Annual Girls in Pink Classic. “It’s a great thing and a great opportunity for us to give back to the community,” said Mackenzie King, finishing her final year with the team. “It […]

Hats off to grads

It seems to get harder every year seeing the seniors leave to embark on their newest journey. You were just starting sixth grade beginning your venture at the middle school when I started at The Clarkston News. It seemed to quick as I watched all of you collect your graduation caps and gowns on your […]

‘Never gave up’ season

Hitters finished their season in the Final Four at McLane Stadium at Michigan State University last Thursday. They lost the MHSAA Division 1 Baseball State Championship Semifinals with a 6-1 loss against Bay City Western, the defending champion, who ended up winning the crown with a 6-2 win over Grosse Pointe South. Both teams finished […]

Steward strong

Seven innings and five strikeouts later, David Steward had helped the Clarkston Varsity Baseball team win the MHSAA Division 1 Quarterfinals against Brighton, 4-1, on June 10. ‘When David competes on the mound he is awfully tough to beat,? said Phil Price, head coach. ‘He is a power hitter. He is an outstanding baseball player.? […]

Statement made in win

Twelve goals in the first 12 minutes was part of the statement the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team wanted to make in the playoffs. ‘We wanted to make sure we started off with the right approach and stepped up on the right foot to let everyone know we are here for business,? said Brian Kaminskas, […]

Athlete of the Week

Clarkston High School senior Caine Watlinton’s personal achievement for his last track season was taking first place at the Bay City Western Invitational in the long jump. ‘I have done it for four years,? he said about the annual meet. ‘This was the first time I had gotten first.? He added what helped this year […]