Clarkston will start a new quarterback in Friday’s season opener against Royal Oak, that is for sure. Exactly who replaces departed Eric Ogg was still a mystery after the Wolves? scrimmage against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s last week. Ogg’s backup, senior Nick Shamoun, is competing with sophomore Tyler Scarlett for the starting gig. Coach Kurt […]
As the four-letter network continues to air telecasts of the Little League World Series, the Clarkston Riverdawgs 10U (soon-to-be-11U) team can revel in its own series appearance. The Riverdawgs advanced all the way to the USSSA World Series in Canton July 12-15. Winning the North Oakland Baseball Federation gave the Riverdawgs a bye through district […]
Hitting their home lake for the last time of the season, the Spray Masters Water Ski Show team graced Big Lake Aug. 14 and 16 with ‘A Boatload of Blues.? ‘It went very well. (There was) a good crowd and a good response from what I saw,? team member Logan Lawson said. ‘Everybody skied well […]
In the same area of Clintonwood Park where fireworks illuminated the night sky on Independence Day, home run balls lined the summer night’s sky Aug. 10. Al Brown of New Boston won the ninth annual Michigan Home Run Derby, knocking eight homers out of the park. Rob Stafford from Waterford, 2006 winner, was runner-up with […]
Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s baseball program will experience Clarkston’s version of three’s company next spring. Left-handed pitcher Josh Lawrence joined fellow pitcher Josh Hall, signing with KVCC in June. The pair will meet up with 2006 Clarkston grad Dave Brelinski, already playing with the Cougars. Lawrence, who racked up a 10-4 record since his sophomore […]
Fitness aficionado Carolyn Thiele of Springfield Township, owner of Curves Davisburg, is committed to making people more comfortable. Thiele ensures the nearly 240 clients of her center get comfortable with their exercises, diets as well as their personal comfort level. ‘I know every one of them when they walk in the front door and I […]
Like most things, playing division I soccer this season was within reach for Clarkston’s Jake Przybycien. His 6-foot 7-inch frame made many opportunities open for the defensive center-mid while playing for Clarkston. Now he’s taking his game to another level. Przybycien chose to sign with Oakland University in May, weeks before graduating from CHS. Przybycien […]
The first season of playing organized baseball wasn’t too big of a factor in the Clarkston Riverdawgs? U9 summer. The boys amassed a 12-8 record during the season and took home first place at the Flushing Tournament June 15-17. The Riverdawgs were 3-1 in the tournament and knocked out six home runs in the four […]
The most anticipated pre-season football game this past weekend didn’t involve the Detroit Lions. The Clarkston Wolves suited up for the annual intra-squad Blue and Gold game Saturday afternoon in front of the Wolves faithful who braved the heat and reflective bleacher seats. Fans got to see Clarkston’s starting quarterback. Either blue team starter senior […]
Thousands upon thousands of visitors flood through the doors of The Palace of Auburn Hills to take their seats watching an array of sports and entertainment. Many will never have the luxury of getting near the same floor their favorite basketball team has played on, though. For members of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s Mentors Plus […]