Back cookin’

For a taste of Europe without the passport, just travel north on Dixie Highway to 221B Baker Street. The London-esque diner at 10063 Dixie Highway reopened in February after a layoff in the fall. Trini and Carmen’s, a popular Mexican-themed restaurant, was to purchase the property, owned by 221B Baker Street’s proprietors Fran and Ed […]

Athletes of the week

Two young Clarkston gymnasts, 11-year-old fifth-graders Brian Lormier and Jonathan Pitts, from Gymnastic Training Center of Rochester, helped their level- six team to a second-place finish at the state finals in Cadillac, Mich., March 30. Pitts, a student from Bailey Lake Elementary, tied for ninth place on the rings as part of his 14th overall […]

Delisi on the prowl

In all the hoopla of early collegiate signings Feb. 7, Alex Delisi of Clarkston put his name in ink to play for the University of Cincinnati. In a large Oakland County crop of senior football recruits promising their athletic futures, Delisi was one of five to sign from his high school, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. […]

Wolves’ softball leads return to action with four-pack of games

With spring break out of the way, spring sports season is set to get into full swing, literally. Many sports got in at least one contest in a shortened two-week start of the season, and girls? golf joins the fold. Softball: The girls took a 1-1 split with Utica Stevenson in their opener and have […]

Girls’ track splits at tri-meet, boys 0-2

The Clarkston track teams kicked off their seasons with a tri-way meet at Clarkston April 3 with Rochester Adams and Lake Orion. The Highlanders defeated the boys 77-51 and escaped a much closer meet with the girls, 69-59. The boys lost to the Dragons also, 72-56, while the girls won decidedly, 90-37. ‘It was a […]

Girls Rock University graduates first class

For young girls hoping to take their basketball skills to school, Girls Rock University was there for them. The basketball school, coached by former high school and collegiate basketball player Jen Pieh, wrapped up its inaugural season two weeks ago. The school is designed to offer a relaxed atmosphere for girls from fourth through eighth […]

While we were out…

Clarkston had a busy three days back from spring break, including a five softball games in three days. Monday, the Wolves took their second and third wins of the season in a 17-0, 14-0, doubleheader drubbing of Auburn Hills Avondale. The days to follow weren’t as kind to the Wolves, who lost 3-1 to Fraser […]

Athletic equinox

BY PAUL KAMPE Clarkston News Staff Writer After nearly a decade of litigation and preparation, Clarkston’s coaches said they and their athletes are prepared for a change in the wake of a judiciary decision made last week. Starting in the 2007-?08 school year, girls basketball will move from the fall season to winter to coincide […]

Athlete of the week

Mid-fielder Stephen Giannaris is anchoring the offense of a team on the cusp of an explosion. The three-year Clarkston varsity lacrosse player is an important part of the Wolves 2-3 record accrued leading up to the spring break. So far, Giannaris has scored 11 goals and thrown two assists as well as fielding nine ground […]

Bubble bursting

Clarkston’s boys? tennis squad is hoping to be a shoo-in for the state championship meet after falling one point shy in 2006. Fourth-year coach Charles Claus plans to build on the team chemistry established with the core components of this year’s team, including seniors Chris Graczyk and Zachary Kerr. ‘I know all my guys and […]

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