Clarkston grad named CMU Gold Ambassador

Meredith Clark received a huge honor during Central Michigan University’s Homecoming Week. The 2007 Clarkston High School graduate was named Gold Ambassador, which is the equivalent of Homecoming Queen at the university. “It was super exciting,” Clark said. “The whole week was exciting to participate in the homecoming festivities each night at different residency halls […]

All Chiefs at Superbowl

For the first time, Clarkston Chiefs JV White and Gold teams faced off against each other in the Northern Youth Football League’s Superbowl. Both team scored 14 points by the time the clock ran down, Saturday, putting them into overtim. JV White’s Nick Korns passed the ball to Noah Nicklin for the touchdown, 20-14. The […]

Wolves fall at districts

The gridiron gang gathered as the seniors hugged their coaches and teammates before leaving the field for the last time. Clarkston’s last home game for the season ended with a loss to Walled Lake Central 45-26 for the MHSAA District crown. “You never want the season to end this way,” said Wolves Boys Varsity Football […]

Big season finish

The varsity runners finished in 14th place at the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals on Saturday at Michigan Internationals Speedway. Junior Sam Tanielian finished in 12th place, with a time of 15:54.8 and was named All-State. Senior Adam Bruderick was the second fastest runner for the team,16:39.6; senior Michael Culver, third at 16:42.4; senior Daniel […]

Boys, girls cross country finish in state top 20

Senior Natalie Smith and junior Sam Tanielian led their teams to finish in the top 20 in the state on Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway. The Boys Varsity Cross Country finished in 14th place at the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals while the girls team took 16th place. “I was pleased,” said Clarkston Boys […]

Queens of the district court

Spikers claimed their fifth consecutive MHSAA District title after beating Fenton last Thursday, 3-1. The Lady Tigers opened the night with a tight 26-24 win in the first game and Clarkston answered with winning the next three 25-19, 25-16, 25-19. “They were stronger than what we had thought,” senior Stephanie Marani said. “But once we […]

Athletes of the Week

The Wolves from the Clarkston JV Football team celebrated after their game at Lake Orion High School, Oct. 20. They had finished the season as OAA Red league champions after beating the Dragons in their last game for the season, 28-21. The boys were undefeated throughout the season finishing with a stellar 9-0 record. The […]

Hungry like the Wolf

With the first-round defeat of Lake Orion, the Wolves will take on Walled Lake Central in the second round of the MHSAA district playoffs. Clarkston made short work of first-round opponents Pontiac, 40-12, last Friday. “It was a nice win for us,” long-time head coach Kurt Richardson smiled after his excited group of players walked […]

Lady Wolves set to block Grand Blanc at districts

Sophomore Brianna Frakes jumped up and blocked Holly’s hit and sent it back over the net unreturnable. With one more point scored when the Lady Bronchos hit the ball four times, Clarkston won the first round of the MHSAA District playoffs on Monday, 3-0. “I was happy with how we kept our level of intensity,” […]

Runners cut time to place at state finals

Runners are heading to state finals after successful races at the MHSAA Regionals last Saturday at Goodells Park. Clarkston Boys Cross Country team finished in second place with 96 points, earning a spot at finals. Romeo took first place with 93 points and Lake Orion took the third spot with 97 points. Sam Tanielian led […]