Clarkston native Derrick Fries is nowhere close to slowing down. The 60-year-old participated in close to 20 triathlons this year and sees more on the horizon. “I really enjoy the spirit of competition but it is a lifestyle,” Fries said. “It gets in your blood and gets your blood churning. You get on a roll […]
A briskness is in the air just in time for the Wolves to kick in the next round of playoffs this week. “It is an exciting time of year,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Curtis Payment. More exciting since the boys became district champions, the first time since 2007, on Saturday after a 1-0 […]
Runners are preparing for tough competition as they head to the MHSSA Cross Country Regionals this Saturday. “It looks pretty good,” said Kevin Breen, coach for the Clarkston Girls Cross Country team. “We are looking forward to regionals and squeezing out a third place finish. Maybe if things go well we can surprise the No. […]
It was a successful visit to the MHSAA Tennis State Finals as the Wolves tied for ninth place out of 22 teams at Midland Tennis Center. “We had a great weekend,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Tennis Coach Chas Claus. “It was a great experience and to finish in the top ten in the state is […]
Seniors Jacob Gozdor and Andrew Murray hoisted up the water jug and dumped it in celebration after the Wolves not only defeated Lake Orion but claimed their third consecutive OAA Red Championship. Clarkston Varsity Football Head Coach Kurt Richardson smiled as the boys surrounded him for a quick post game chat. ‘You didn’t lose poise,? […]
Senior forward Brad Schultz crossed the soccer ball to teammate Alex Trim during the first round of MHSAA Soccer District playoffs against Carman Ainsworth, Oct. 14. Trim scored off the pass and it was the first of six goals for the Wolves as they defeated the Cavs, 6-0. It was also the first assist for […]
Spikers faced six tough competitors last week and came out with five wins. They traveled to Beast of the East on Saturday where they went 3-1 for the day – beating Flushing, South Lyon and Mercy. Their lone loss was to Northville in the first round. “It was a great tournament with a lot of […]
During the week Susan Mohr and John Drallos can be found at Clarkston High School helping students with their studies. This Sunday they will be helping the Pokot tribe in Kenya, Africa, as they run in the Detroit Marathon for the Hope Water Project with Kensington Community Church. “Kensington has helped the Pokot tribe in […]
The Wolves checked off one more item on their goal list for Fall 2013 as they scored 19 points at the MHSAA Tennis Regionals – qualifying them for the state finals last Thursday. “It was a great day for the team,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Tennis Coach Chas Claus. “We definitely enjoyed the challenge and […]
Spikers took down two more OAA Red foes last week showing Troy and Stoney Creek what they are made of finishing both games, 3-0. The Clarkston Varsity Volleyball team ended the week defeating Stoney Creek last Thursday, 25-20, 25-22, 25-13. “Stoney Creek is a very good team,” said Coach Kelly Avenall. “They are very athletic. […]