Boys, girls ski teams swoosh into state finals

Having an abnormal winter can slow some down on the slopes – but not Clarkston. Both ski teams finished last week in the top three at MHSAA Division 1 Regionals. The boys finished in first place with 45.5 points at Pine Knob Ski Resort last Thursday, ahead of Lake Orion, in second place, and Grand […]

Girls head to playoffs with home win

Last Friday was marked with memories and hugs as the Lady Cager seniors defeated Stoney Creek in their last home game of the season, 39-27. “We played really well tonight,” said senior Anna Manilla. “They are a solid offensive team and Gabby (Yurik) is a really good shooter. We played a solid defense and pushed […]

Looking for championships

When the six minutes were done for junior Chris Calvano and senior Scott DeVos claimed championship titles in their respective weight classes at the MHSAA Individual Regionals, Saturday. Nine from the Clarkston Varsity Wrestling team went to the tournament and five qualified to go to the state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills next […]

Gag rule?

Folks are fired up about last week’s school board meeting, which ended with a lawyer addressing Clarkston School Board members on what to say and when. “As an American this makes me mad as hell,” said Michael Powell of Independence Township. “Tell me this isn’t a violation of all board members Constitutional rights.” Board President […]

Wolves bounce back

Senior guard Nick Tatu was on a shooting streak against Troy on Feb. 7, scoring a new personal record of 47 points. Out of his shooting, he scored 12 three-pointers, breaking the school record. “It was outstanding,” said Dan Fife, Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball head coach. “He had to work a lot harder for his […]

Athlete of the Week

Kyle Inch hit the pool before his winter season on the Clarkston Boys Swim team, wanting to be in shape and ready when it began. The preparation has worked – he qualified for the MHSAA State Finals, March 9-10, in 500-yard freestyle and the 400-yard freestyle relay with teammates Steven Nelson, Zach Rabideau and Eric […]

Road to state finals continues with pit stop at Regionals

The road to finals continues as grapplers move on to the MHSAA Regional tournament this week. The Clarkston Varsity Wrestling team opened the week by capturing the MHSAA District crown after defeating Waterford Kettering, 58-15. “We beat them by more than we did last year,” said senior Ethan Frick. “It means we are improving.” “It […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

I admit, I jumped off the wagon last summer. Not only did I jump off the “eating healthy” wagon, I watched it drive away and waved to it. My phrases “I don’t want…” slowly turned into “I can’t have…” and the frustration mounted. Not only frustration but my life changed and so did the food […]

Chasing dreams with ‘Millie’

Millie Dillmount follows her dreams to New York City in ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie,? presented by the Clarkston High School Drama Club, Feb. 16-18. ‘Millie is the classic, strong 1920s new woman,? said Mason Van Gieson, stepping into the role as Millie. ‘She does have a vulnerable side. She is from a small town and just […]

Two foes down

Opening their game with a 15-point run set the gym on fire Friday night when the Wolves hosted Harrison. By the time the buzzer ended the game, Clarkston tacked on another win to their record to the tune of 89-49. “It is a win,” said Dan Fife, long-time head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity […]