Brian Kaminskas, in his second year as Clarkston boys lacrosse coach, feels the team will return much of the components that led them to a 10-6 record in his first season. Defensively, the Wolves return all but one player, a cause for great expectations from the coach. ‘We expect to be really strong there,? Kaminskas […]
There is a first time for everything, and this season is the inaugural for the varsity girls? lacrosse team. Steve Reardon, who along with Renee Turner, Justin Tanner, and Kaitlyn Sitar, will coach the team, watched the girls improve in a recent scrimmage at Swartz Creek. After fielding only a junior varsity team last season, […]
For those wondering what relevance Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard has to a story about Kid Rock, it’s a simple connection. The rocker showed his support for Bouchard’s senate bid last fall and that forever linked the two, despite what that contribution may have been. After seeing the contribution numbers online at the Washington Post, […]
All that was missing from Oliver Kupe’s game Friday was a squeegee and cleaning solution. The 6-foot 2-inch forward came away with 19 rebounds for Clarkston as it advanced to this week’s state playoff quarterfinal at Saginaw Valley State University with a 58-31 win over Macomb Dakota at Grand Blanc. Clarkston faces Saginaw in what […]
Overwhelming would be a good word to describe Clarkston’s 70-26 win over Lakeland in Wednesday’s basketball regional semifinal at Grand Blanc. The Wolves, playing in their 14th consecutive regional playoffs, dominated the Eagles, taking the victory due largely to an 18-4 scoring advantage in the third quarter. The cougars dropped the hosting Bobcats 61-58 Tuesday […]
Assists are a common statistic tracked in basketball. But one local travel team transcended the length of the court, raising more than $600 for Nothing But Nets, a malaria prevention program. The Clarkston Cavaliers, a group aged 12-13, collected returnable cans and bottles, then contributing the deposit refund to the nets campaign. The boys returned […]
On the heels of Clarkston’s appearances in the MHSAA team and individual state finals, Clarkston Wrestling Club hosted their own Mid-Michigan Wrestling Association state finals at Clarkston High School March 10. More than 700 wrestlers were expected to compete from ages 5-14. The club has fostered many wrestlers who have made their way up the […]
Although hard work is no publicly traded stock, it’s been a worthy investment for Wayne State University junior Derek Ranck. Ranck dedicated himself to working toward improvement in his days with Clarkston. Wolves coach Phil Price remembers the extra efforts Ranck put forth. ‘He was a team player and a hard-working guy. He was a […]
An 8-14-4 season might not scream ‘the start of something big,? but Clarkston’s hockey team seems headed for a return to the OAA top tier next season. ‘We have a lot of younger guys coming up. We have a lot of potential. We’ll be fine the next couple of years,? Clarkston coach Bryan Krygier said […]
For those looking to stand out, Best Impressions salon at 6684 Dixie Highway is there to help. After a six-week renovation, the salon opened early last month. The 1,700-square-foot facility offers full hair and nail service. Owner Carrie Van Duzen looks at the salon as a ‘new beginning in Clarkston,? as she and her staff […]