State bound for fifth consecutive year

CLARKSTON — The Wolves clinched a back-to-back regional title after winning the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Tennis Regional 7 Championship at home on May 16. Clarkston scored 19 points for first place, one more point than Rochester Adams who finished in second place with 18 points. Rochester finished in third place with 11 points. The […]

Wolfpack Update for May 28, 2025

Clarkston Boys Golf The Clarkston Boys Varsity Golf team finished in the top ten at the Spring Meadows Invitational on May 19 The Wolves finished in tenth place with a total of 310. Junior Ryan Wilford led the pack, finishing in tenth place with a 74. Senior Finn Mooney hit a 78 for the day; […]

Wolves knock Cardinals out of playoff run, 19-0

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Wolves kicked off their playoff run with a shutout over Davison in the first round of the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Lacrosse Region 3 in three quarters last Thursday, 19-0. “Tonight was great,” said Brian Kaminskas, head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. […]

Clarkston track and field perform at regional meet

MILFORD — The Wolves reigned as champions as they finished the MHSAA Division 1 Track and Field Regional 9 meet at Milford High School last Friday. The boys team finished as regional champions scoring 79 points out of 16 teams. Walled Lake Central scored 76 points for a close second place. The Wolves had four […]

Wolfpack Update for May 21, 2025

Clarkston Girls Soccer The Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer team finished the regular season with a 1-1 tie against Goodrich last Friday. Goodrich scored with 28:32 remaining in the second half. Clarkston junior Molly Labate tied the score with 4:03 remaining in the game off a penalty kick, with the shot driving past the goalie into […]

A Look Back for May 21, 2025

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 Vaara vows to return to township board: Concerned about growth and other issues, former Independence Township trustee Mel Vaara wanted to return to the township board. He filed his petition to run for the office of trustee. Vaara said the board should support the township’s […]

A Look Back for May 14, 2025

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 She brings ‘stories to life’: Phyllis Ness, a first grade teacher at Pine Knob Elementary, was named Teacher of the Year by the Clarkston Foundation. Ness was nominated by Julie Brookes, her instructional aide, with support from Elizabeth Gifford, who team taught with Ness at […]

Wendi’s Word: A hectic Mother’s Day week

It’s expected during the spring season plans will change. Those April showers which bring May flowers bring cancellations and postponed events to the outdoor sports. At one time I even put away the pen to fill in my calendar and used pencil. But, I went back to pen when I started using the cancellation/rescheduled stickers […]

Wolves start post-season against Davison this Thursday

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com OKEMOS — The Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team continued their undefeated on the road winning streak with victories over Romeo and Okemos last week. “Back-to-back the last two nights,” said Brian Kaminskas, head coach, following the 9-8 win over Okemos on Friday. “Two very good teams. Each one […]

Wolves ready for rematch against Bobcats

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is ready to face a familiar foe as they start playoffs this Friday against the Grand Blanc Bobcats. “The girls are very excited,” said Melanie Brazil, head coach. “They have put in a lot of work.” The Wolves finish […]