Heartbreaking loss

Freshman Brenden Newvine threw the football as Lake Orion defense closed in. Senior Chris Canada caught the 58-yard pass. He turned around and headed into the endzone, scoring five minutes into the second half of the game. Alex Barta kicked for the PAT. “It was a nice throw and a nice catch,” said Wolves Head […]

Athletes of the Week

Brothers Nathan and Jacob Murray enjoy biking, swimming and running. Their passion showed as they broke records on Oct. 7 at the 8th Annual Cross Country Challenge run for elementary students in Clarkston. Jacob took first place for the boys Kindergarten to second-grader group, finishing his half mile race in 3:16.56. Jacob also broke the […]

Wolves lose to Lake Orion in double overtime

Senior Michael Nacy grabbed his loose shoe off the field and quickly ran forward as Lake Orion players moved in. The defenseman blocked the Dragons from invading Clarkston territory during the first overtime period in the boys district playoff game, Oct. 19. His dedication and the team’s kept them going during the hard-fought battle against […]

Spikers down Lake Orion in OAA Red play

Stephanie Marani and Gianna Locricchio jumped into the air and blocked West Bloomfield’s return. The ball touched their hands, went back onto the Lady Lakers side and hit the gym floor. Clarkston continued the momentum until Alexis Egler finished the third set 25-10, giving the girls their third win for the night. They won the […]

Search for silent killer

It is known as an invisible killer. It can’t be seen. It doesn’t have a smell. It’s radon, a radioactive gas from natural decay of uranim found in nearly all soils. Dean Farner of Davisburg said October, Radon Awareness Month, is a perfect opportunity to check homes and businesses. “Everybody is starting to close their […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Alex Wilson was introduced to the game of soccer when he was five-years-old. It was his older brother who got him onto the field and kicking the ball. “He eventually stopped playing and I continued,” said Wilson. His dedication has led him to the playing on the Clarkston High School Varsity Boys Soccer team […]

Spikers? gamble pays off in league win

Junior Gianna Locricchio stood near the back of the court with the volleyball positioned on one hand in the Lady Wolves’ first set against Troy Athens. Her other hand stayed poised and ready as she threw the ball up into the air. It came down and she hit it over the net. Locricchio served the […]

Defense puts pressure on Farmington Falcons

Senior Ty Foltz moved into action as Farmington threw their final pass on their fourth down in Clarkston’s territory. He knocked the ball from it’s original direction and the clock continued to wind down. Clarkston had dominated the home team, handing Farmington their first loss last Friday, 7-6. “We did what we had to do […]

Playoff spot clinched

Junior Matt Dellinger’s quick actions turned Royal Oak’s mistake into a triumph for Clarkston in the Wolves’ Homecoming game. The Ravens had recovered the football on their own 13-yard line after Quarterback Nick Demattia fumbled the ball. Dellinger swept in as Royal Oak fumbled the ball on their 2-yard line to give Clarkston possession of […]

Athlete of the Week

Clarkston High School senior Danny Moloney began riding horses early in his life when his family lived overseas in Germany and Switzerland. “He enjoyed it,” said mom, Elaine. When he came back he learned he could continue riding after reading about O.A.T.S., Offering Alternative Therapy and Smiles, in Independence Elementary’s student newspaper. He has ridden […]