Take a long stroll with the ‘Dawgs

Riverdawgs are getting ready for the baseball season to begin. In preparation they are inviting the Clarkston community to join them in the first annual ‘Spring Training? 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18. ‘We have done lots of other fundraisers, but I am more excited about this one,? said Doug Brady, Clarkston Youth Baseball Organization […]

Crossed sticks

dam Zak with four minutes remaining in the first game of the season. The Wolves had been putting shots on Birmingham United’s goal all night but only two had made it past the goalie. Zak took aim and the ball landed in the back of the net. It didn’t give the team an edge in […]

First game gives Lady Wolves focus for next match

Lady Kickers practiced taking shots on the net during their chilly Monday afternoon practice. While some made it and some went off to the side, the players made a mental note and continued on. ‘We are working on finishing,? said Coach Sarah Wasilk. She was having the girls work on it after they tied their […]

Blue and gold reigns in Quarterfinals

After six straight years of being denied of getting past the Quarterfinals, Clarkston hit the seventh try hard and came out ecstatic as they made it past the hurdle and onto the state semi-finals for Friday afternoon. As the buzzer sounded the players ran across the basketball court floor and were greeted by Coach Dan […]

Driving on past districts

Holding the district title trophy in victory, seniors Matt Calvano and Tommy Ronk were happy but weren’t jumping for joy. The team’s 16th district title in a row, they’re used to it. Helping the team to a double-digit win against Lake Orion, Friday night, they did enough jumping on the court. ‘Winning a district championship […]

Grapplers take down the best in state finals

Zak Roberson took his stance in the center of the mat and readied himself for the final match of the season. He shook hands with Todd Melick from Detroit Catholic Central and went forward with the attack on the referee’s whistle. Forty-three seconds later, Roberson won the match with a fall and finished the MHSAA […]

Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Nick Cooper had spent all summer and up to six days a week perfecting his bowling technique and working to get better. His work paid off at the Boys Bowling Singles State Finals in Muskegon on March 7 as he took on the top bowlers in the state and finished in first place. ‘It […]

Lady Skiers celebrate successful season

Racers ended their season taking home All-State honors after competing in the state finals in Traverse City. Senior Maddy Dunn third place finish (:56.06) in the Giant Slalom put her on the Giant Slalom All-State first team. She was also named to the Slalom All-State second team for her 11th place finish at 1:09.44. ‘I […]

Sea Wolves flourish this year

Casey Johnson still remembers the cheers of fans screaming in the stands and competing in the Michigan State Meet for 12 and under. ‘When you came up (for air) you could hear them say ‘go? and cheer. It was great,? said Johnson. Seven swimmers from the Clarkston Sea Wolves program went to Jenison to participate […]

Ready, set, splash

Before Jordan Zendejas hits the diving board this week at state finals, he will be listening to his iPod and tuning the rest of the world out. ‘I am not thinking about the competition because that usually throws me off,? said Zendejas. ‘Even if there is one day and no competition I can get really […]