Clarkston tops OAA Blue with first-place finish

The Wolves finished the season as league champs last Friday. The Clarkston Boys Swim and Dive team finished the OAA Blue in first place with 424 points. Valen Kurmaniak and Zach Yamanoha finished as All-League in their swim events as Kevin Hardtke and Ryan Putnam finished as All-League divers. Senior of the Meet Kurmaniak finished […]

Stage set as Wolves host bowling regionals this Friday

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston is counting down to Friday when they host the MHSAA Division 1 Boys and Girls Bowling Region 3 at Century Lanes. “We are probably in the toughest region in the state,” said Clarkston Boys Bowling Coach Ken Clayton. The format has changed this year due to […]

Cagers split against two set of Warriors

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves put up a fight in their 65-64 loss to Westfield Prep at home, March 10. “Our girls fought hard right to the very end,” said John Weyer, head coach for Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball. “Westfield is a very talented, young team. We gave it everything […]

Post-season ends for grapplers

Clarkston Varsity Wrestling went 1-1 in a dual meet at Macomb Dakota, March 11. The Wolves won their dual against Utica Ford, 45-27. John Lord opened the match with a fall against Robert Lawrence in the 171-pound weight class, 53 seconds. The Wolves had four more falls coming from: Collin Trevino (215) against Tristan Dalbec, […]

Mountaineer Update for March 17, 2021

The Clarkston Everest Collegiate Boys Varsity Basketball team cinched the Catholic High School League title with a 71-55 win over Cristo Ray, March 10. Michael McGrath led with 23 points and Joey Thibodeau had 20 points. They posted a 43-36 win over Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard last Thursday. Lucas Cross led with 13 points and […]

Two shutouts on ice

Clarkston Varsity Hockey closed the regular season with three wins last week which included two shutouts. They opened the week with a 3-0 win over M-1 Griffins United, March 11. Joe Reiss led with team with two goals. Sabre Koleber had one goal in the win. Dutch Snyder, Drew Stewart, Blake Bottril and Mathew Smith […]

A Look Back for March 10, 2021

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Clarkston woman hits jackpot” A 45-year-old Clarkston travel agent won $100,000 in the Cash 5 lottery drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Arbor Drugs on Baldwin Road in Orion Township. “CMS shines with awards” Clarkston Middle School Principal Vince Licata received an Employee Recognition […]

Pieces coming together for Wolves as grapplers head to postseason

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Seniors were celebrated as the Clarkston Varsity Wrestling hosted their second quad on Saturday. The Wolves finished the day going 2-1 with senior Grady Castle winning his three matches with pins and Drew Stark winning his three matches which included two pins. “It was a good collaborative […]

New ownership for downtown Clarkston building

New ownership for downtown Clarkston building

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer The windows are covered at 5 South Main Street in downtown Clarkston as new owners Robert Esshaki and Christopher Thomas take over what was once home of The Clarkston News. “It felt like it was time,” said Jim Sherman, Jr., The Clarkston News publisher and former building […]

Hockey player finds perfect balance at Aquinas

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Alyssa Exline is ready to continue her academics and playing hockey on the next level. Exline, a senior at Clarkston High School, signed her letter of intent to play Women’s Ice Hockey at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Feb. 20. “It was the atmosphere,” she said about […]