Athlete of The Week

Senior co-captain Anna Gray shared one of the reasons the Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is 5-0 going into this week. ‘It has a lot to do with the positivity and the team being well-rounded,? she said. ‘We are a really good team and we focus on everyone’s strengths. Coach (Daneen) Kincaid does a lot […]

Offense comes alive in second half victory

Junior Reid Kaminski started the celebration after the Notre Dame Prep game on Sunday as he led the Wolves in singing “Sweet Caroline.” The Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team finished the game after a powerful fourth quarter as they took the win from the Notre Dame, 15-7. “It was a revenge game,” said Evan Kneisel, […]

Open enrollment for K-2

Independence Township resident Thomas Discenna went to Board of Education meeting on March 25 with an open mind. By the time he approached the podium to share his thoughts on the district having open enrollment for grades Kindergarten through second, his mind was made. “As I hear more about Schools of Choice, the more concerned […]

From spring break to field

The Wolves spent their time off from school practicing their moves and working on their skills for the season. Brian Kaminskas, head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team, said they look good as they come back from spring break. ‘We did our annual team trip down to Florida,? he added. ‘We had a […]

Athlete of The Week

Haley VanBuskirk finished her swim season the top eighth in the state for 10 and under girls division in state championship at Kentwood. ‘I was really excited,? she smiled. ‘I felt like crying from happiness. It was an exciting moment and it was my first time being up there.? She qualified for 12 events in […]

Success in season opener

Lady Kickers made each of their shots count in their season opener against Farmington, March 26. They made three shots on the goal – sinking each one to win the game, 3-1. ‘We did a good job of capitalizing on our opportunities in front of the net,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Sarah […]

Athlete of the Week

When Sydney VanBuskirk of Clarkston was told by longtime instructors she was at the end of the line in gymnastics, she believed it. “I believed them because I was with them for so long,? she frowned. ‘I believed what they had to say about me and to me. I just wanted to give up.? But […]

Lady Lacrossers open season with a bang

The Lady Wolves headed into their spring break vacation with smiles on their faces. They finished their third game of the week with a 16-5 win over Swartz Creek on March 28, putting their record 3-0. ‘The game was good,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Daneen Kincaid. The Lady Wolves grabbed the lead […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Here is one thing I remember from my grade school days – if March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb. And vice versa. April showers bring May flowers. Or, just forget about it. It’s Michigan. The weather will do anything it wants to do including prolonging the spring sports season. […]

Kids in service

A decade ago, Independence Elementary held their first Serving Our Community Kids Style (S.O.C.K.S.) Day to help the community and make a difference. Ten years later it’s still going strong as the entire school spent last Thursday morning busily working on their donations. “It’s nice to see the passion it invokes,” said parent Kim Viazanko, […]