Clarkston Golf top of the green

The Wolves opened the fall season with top finishes on the green.The Clarkston Girls Varsity Golf finished in second place at the Twin Lake Invitational, Aug. 24.Senior Alexandria LeCureux led the team finishing in third place, hitting a 76.Rochester finished in first place with 310, and Clarkston finished with 344 for second. The top five […]

Mountaineer Update for September 6, 2023

The Clarkston Everest Collegiate Varsity Volleyball team opened their season winning the Oakland Christian Tournament, Aug. 26.They were successful in a scrimmage in Lansing, Aug. 22, as they defeated Lenawee Christian, 26-24, 25-21; and Lansing Christian, 16-25, 25-17, 15-9.They head to Detroit Cristo Ray on Thursday. They host Ann Arbor Greenhills on Tuesday, Sept. 12.Clarkston […]

A Look Back for September 6, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998New post office opens in Clarkston: After months of construction and technical delays, a new Clarkston Post Office opened at 5799 S. Main Street near Dixie Highway. One of the biggest improvements was space – customers could shop a large “Postal Space” within the 4,085-square-foot facility.Roberts […]

Wolves learn life lessons in first loss

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports Writer ANN ARBOR — It wasn’t the result the Wolves had wanted in their season- opening 24-10 loss at the annual Battle at the Big House against Northville last Friday, but it was a result they could grow from.Clarkston Varsity Football Head Coach Justin Pintar shared Northville returned a lot […]

Clarkston Athletics welcomes Sara Wilson

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterAs student-athletes were settling into practices and routines for the 2023 fall season in the first full week of August, Sara Wilson was settling into her responsibilities in the Clarkston High School Athletics office.Wilson began her role as new athletic secretary in early August.“I am excited to be here,” […]

Swinging in with a great start

The Clarkston Girls JV Golf team started its season with a tournament and match.In the Wolves’ first tournament of the season they came in ninth place with two birdies on the day, posting a 4-over 74 at the Links of Crystal Lake.“This was a great start in their first 18-hole match,” said Coach Nikole Carlson […]

A Look Back for August 30, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Firefighters agree to five-year Independence Township contract: Negotiations between the Charter Township of Independence and the Independence Township firefighters resulted in an unanimous approval of a new five-year contract retroactive Jan. 1, 1997 during a special closed negotiations session. Sashabaw Road widening makes county list: Plans […]

A Look Back for August 23, 2023

25 years ago – 1998We had a lot of fun!: Dave and Heather Mingle joined their sons, Evan and Logan, for a day at Deer Lake Beach. Youngsters and their families thanked the Independence Township lifeguards for their service during the summer.Residents oppose Springfield Twp. development: The standing-room-only crowd spoke out against the approval of […]

Wolves captains ‘excited to see what we have’ on gridiron

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterClarkston Varsity Football is making its final preparations with the season opener set for this Friday against Northville in the Battle of the Big House, 7 p.m.Senior co-captains Brody Kosin and Desman Stephens II shared they are ready.“With the experience we had last year, we filled the spots we […]

Pair of wins for kickers

Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer opened the fall season with a pair of wins last week.They kicked off the season with a 3-2 win over Grand Blanc on August 16. Seniors Sebi Roy, Brendan Gerard and Robbie Wisser scored goals for the Wolves.JVA tied their game against the Bobcats, 1-1.The Wolves held their home opener last […]