Before the Clarkston Chiefs took over the Super Bowl, the Freshman White Cheer team dominated Brandon High School at the 4th Annual NYFL Mega Cheer competition. The girls cheered their way into two first places and won the best overall team award at the Nov. 2 event. ‘We could not be prouder,? said Freshman White […]
Flag football players braved rain and snow during the Michigan Youth Flag Football State Championships last weekend. Such players were the Chiefs from Clarkston and by the end of the weekend they placed in third out of 10 teams in their bracket. ‘It was fantastic,? said Head Coach Kevin Bellant. ‘Every player contributed and we […]
Swimmers heading to the state finals were calm as they practiced beating their times last Friday for the upcoming event. Once they were out of the pool – the emotions all five felt were bubbling over. They were excited. ‘They look really good. They have a very good opportunity to place at states,? said Wolves […]
The pressure of deciding which college to attend is over for two Clarkston athletes. Nicole Janek and Lauren Gardner signed their letters of intent Nov. 5 and shared the moments with friends, family and their coaches. Both had various schools looking at them, but they were taking consideration in which one would fulfill their academic […]
Kelley Croll sent the ball over the net and out of reach of Oxford players. It was the last point the Wolves needed to finish their third set against the Wildcats in the final round of the Class A District playoffs, making them District Champs for the second year in a row. ‘We knew they […]
Alexis Haselwanter was top seeded going into the Oktoberfest Championship at Bloomfield Tennis Club in the Boys 10 and under level. He was ready for anything but more ready to win his first tournament. He had to win four matches during the weekend tournament to become the champion. On the final day, Haselwanter took on […]
The thought of softball and spring may seem in the distant future, but Don Peters is looking forward to next season. Peters was awarded a $3,000 grant from Best Buy based on volunteer work by Best Buy General Manager Jim Altene throughout the season. Altene gave the check to Peters on Oct. 21 and the […]
Hot cocoa and winning the Super Bowl IV at Brandon High School stadium warmed the hearts of Clarkston players and their fans. The Freshman White team started the day by beating the Pontiac Panthers in overtime, 18-12. ‘We won the game like we wanted to,? said Coach Joel Wells. ‘They are great kids and we […]
Junior quarterback Tyler Scarlett held onto the ball and ran up the middle of the field from the 13 yard line. Five minutes remained in the game as Scarlett landed in the end zone as Romeo’s defense players grabbed him around the ankles. The touchdown kept the Bulldogs from shutting out Clarkston in the first […]
Senior Lauren Gardner was caught off-guard when she heard she was nominated for Athlete of the Week by her varsity volleyball coach, Kelly Avenall. ‘I am actually really proud someone would think of me as that,? said Gardner. ‘Obviously there are a lot of great athletes around Clarkston so it’s a big honor for me.? […]