Lady Cagers give Red Hawks a fight

The Lady Wolves held on as they went into their third overtime against Troy-Athens. But after the Red Hawks made four consecutive baskets and a 3-pointer in the Jan. 4 game, Clarkston lost 39-31. ‘The effort was definitely there and it wasn’t lacking,? said Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Tim Wasilk. ‘However we didn’t knock […]

Cagers heat up new rivalry

Matt Kamieniecki gave teammate Nick Tatu a high five before the two joined the rest of the team. Only seconds before the celebration Pontiac High School’s Anthony Adams had shot a 3-pointer, narrowing Clarkston’s lead to two points. Pontiac had only six seconds remaining in the game to tie the OAA league game. But before […]

Athletes of the Week

The Mountaineers have shown no challenge is too high for them to climb over. Everest Collegiate High School started their first high school boys basketball varsity team in the school’s history. They won their first home game on December 11 when they took on Faith Baptist, 42-38. The Mountaineers trailed as they went into the […]

Athletes of the Week

The Mountaineers have shown no challenge is too high for them to climb over. Everest Collegiate High School started their first high school boys basketball varsity team in the school’s history. They won their first home game on December 11 when they took on Faith Baptist, 42-38. The Mountaineers trailed as they went into the […]

Grapplers put feet on the line

Matt Deitz made Clarkston’s presence known at the Goodrich Tournament of Champs when he took first place in his weight class. It was the grapplers first time at the tournament and they took seventh place, on Dec. 30. ‘We started off real slow, kind of like a deer in the headlights,? said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling […]

New Year

The holidays are over, now it’s time for the tradition of making resolutions. I do admit I spent the first day of the new year avoiding one of my 2010 goals. I thought if I was going to break the resolution, why wait a few days. I waited a few hours before the dark-colored sugary […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

The holidays are over, now it’s time for the tradition of making resolutions. I do admit I spent the first day of the new year avoiding one of my 2010 goals. I thought if I was going to break the resolution, why wait a few days. I waited a few hours before the dark-colored sugary […]

School board meets Jan. 6

School officials have to hit the books after holiday break. The subject: securing a share of $4.35 billion in federal Race to the Top education funds before deadline. Clarkston Board of Education meets Jan. 6 to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to participate in the program. Deadline is Jan. 7 for signing, and it […]

Wolves begin season with reign on the lanes

The girls varsity bowlers kept their aim on target and began the season taking out two opponents. They beat Troy for their opening match in the season, 22-10, on Dec. 8. ‘The girls started strong,? said Coach Rodney Pierson. Caitlyn Stebbins led the team, scoring a 197 on her first game, and a 178 on […]

Holiday funfest

Laughter and smiles were found throughout Pine Knob Elementary last week as the students celebrated the holidays. They played games, sang songs and created keepsakes to give for Christmas presents or to hang on the tree. They also enjoyed delicious treats – balancing between sugary and healthy. Click on the Blue Button (on the right […]