Clarkston volleyball holds top of OAA Red

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Clarkston Varsity Volleyball has been ruling the court. They opened last week with wins over two of the three Rochester schools, with 3-0 wins over Rochester Adams and Rochester. “I really like how we’re playing right now,” said Ali Smith, head coach, adding against the […]

Wolfpack Update for October 9, 2024

Clarkston Football Clarkston Varsity Football defeated Troy Athens last Friday, 36-7 The Wolves scored twice in the first quarter with a 29-yard touchdown run by Colton Williams and a 9-yard touchdown run by Alex Waszczenko. Aidan O’Neill opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 29-yard field goal. Wazczenko connected two touchdown passes during […]

CHS students compete on Lake Orion/Clarkston Unified water polo team

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Three Clarkston High School student-athletes senior Ben Guzal, junior Blake Davidson and junior Connor Quinlan are enjoying the new experiences they have had. All three play on the Lake Orion/Clarkston Unified Water Polo team, which practices and plays their home games at Lake Orion High […]

A Look Back for October 9, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Farmer Jack buys Clarkston Food Town: The end of an era came when longtime grocery staple, Food Town, was sold to Farmer Jack. Amy Sanderson, director of advertising for Farmer Jack Super Markets in Detroit, said the sale was effective Oct. 4. Farmer Jack planned […]

Wolves’ defense puts a stop to Lakers in OAA Red win

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Fans cheered and rallied behind the Clarkston Varsity Football team in their homecoming game last Friday as they defeated West Bloomfield, 35-20. “I went back and looked, we’re about .500 the last ten years,” said Justin Pintar, head coach. “They win one, we win one, they […]

Wolfpack Update for October 2, 2024

Clarkston Girls Golf The Clarkston Girls Varsity Golf team finished in first place in the Oakland County Championship last week with an overall of 333 out of 18 teams. Lauren Fishtahler finished in sixth place out of 96 golfers with an 79 and Lily Fishtahler finished seventh with an 80. Rochester finished in second place […]

Clarkston Equestrian compete in district meets

CORUNNA — The Clarkston Equestrian Team competed in three district meets at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Sept. 7, 8 and 14. With a combined total of 288 points, just nine behind first place Corunna, the Clarkston Varsity Equestrian Team is the District 11, D Division Reserve Grand Champion 2024. The one-rider team competed in Showmanship, […]

Clarkston Field Hockey marks season with victories

The Clarkston Girls Field Hockey team is excited to mark the half way point of their season with success. “We are having our best start at 4-2, and even in those losses the team has been very competitive,” shared Cary Exline, head coach. “We are a very heavily weighted senior team. It’s a great testament […]

A Look Back for October 2, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Excellence rewarded: One lucky Clarkston High School teacher was Tuesday’s winner of $25,000 at a special assembly. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Arthur Ellis surprised chemistry instructor Keith Cook and family when he announced Cook’s name to the group. The award was presented to three […]

Clarkston leads the league on the links

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Golf dominated the second OAA Red tournament of the season as they finished in first place at Pine Knob Golf Course, Sept. 16. “We are doing great this year,” said Lezlie Hallman, head coach. “They are doing so good this year. I […]