Construction has begun on the Clarkston High School fieldhouse after their groundbreaking last Friday. “We had a lot of hurdles to jump over and knock down,” said Kurt Richardson, head coach of the Clarkston Wolves Varsity Football team. “Sometimes we were wondering if it was going to happen. It is a good example of what […]
Grappler Nick Vandermeer is training and prepping after earning a spot on the Michigan USA Junior National Wrestling team. He is heading to the junior duals in Oklahoma City next week – a huge national team tournament. “It is freestyle and Greco,” he said. “Not exactly my favorite type of wrestling but I think it […]
Megan Hastings and Matt Dellinger finished their high school career honored as Senior Athletes of the Year. Dellinger opened the year in the fall season filling in for multiple positions for the Clarkston Wolves Varsity Football team. Hastings ended the year playing softball during the spring season for the Lady Wolves. Both spent the winter […]
Fast is one way to describe Natalie Smith. Her speed not only placed her in the MHSAA Track & Field State Finals but helped place her relay team as well. Smith finished in 11th in her 1,600-meter run during the state finals, June 2, and finished 13th with teammates Erin Billette, Jill Harris and Molly […]
It wasn’t how the week ended for the Lady Hitters – but how it began. The Clarkston Girls Softball Varsity team was ready to win their district crown after a two year drought. They showed it on the field knocking two opponents out. They beat Lake Orion in the first round after securing the win […]
The season ended too early for hitters after they lost to Lake Orion in the MHSAA District Semifinals, June 4. The Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball team lost 10-0. “We were overmatched,” said head coach, Phil Price. “Their pitcher, Nick Deeg, threw a great game against us. We had one hit. It was a battle and […]
Ruth Ann Shields blew out three candles on June 5 at the Independence Township Senior Center for her 101th birthday. Behind her smile are years of experience and joy. One of her biggest joys was taking children to the Shrine Circus whenever it was in town. “My second husband was an official with the Shriners,” […]
The classrooms and hallways were empty last Friday at North Sashabaw Elementary. Students and staff spent the day saying goodbye to their friend and treasured North Sashabaw family member, fourth grader Ryan Kennedy. When he passed away on May 26 after a five year battle with Ependymoma, a form of brain cancer, Kennedy left an […]
The Wolves gathered for the last post-pep talk under West Bloomfield’s stadium lights last Friday. They lost the MHSAA Regional Finals to Brother Rice, 19-4. “It was a good game. It was a good year,” said Brian Kaminskas, head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity A Lacrosse team. “The guys played well. They kept fighting.” […]
Lady Kickers finished their season on Saturday in the MHSAA District finals against Grand Blanc, 3-0. “They were really strong against Grand Blanc,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Sarah Wasilk. “I know they wanted a district win really bad. It was a goal they set for themselves early on.” The team made nine […]