Spikers got one step closer to their goal of getting to regionals on Monday night. In the first round of the MHSAA district playoffs, they defeated Brandon, 3-0. ‘We played well,? said Varsity Volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall. ‘I was afraid they would go flat, but they stayed focused. There wasn’t a ball we couldn’t block […]
A new sports season is right around the corner, officially beginning in a few weeks with try-outs and practices. Then, the games will be underway. Since a new season is almost here ? a reminder. Any photos you see in our print edition are online (in full color) at ClarkstonNews.com. Click on our name and […]
A great rivalry kept both teams low on the scoreboard. By the end of the 48 minutes, one school had won by three points and it was Lake Orion, 17-14. ‘It was a great high school football game,? said Wolves Head Coach Kurt Richardson after the game. ‘My hats off to them. They are league […]
Clarkston Junior High School student Drew Canada was already interested in hockey when he joined the Wheelchair Hockey League two years ago. His love for hockey and keeping a keen eye on the puck helped his team, Wolf Pack, win the Wheelers Cup Championship. ‘It was so exciting for him,? said mom, Penny. ‘It was […]
Linebacker Mitch Miller sat in the press box and let his fingers glide over each key as he played the Star-Spangled Banner, as his Chiefs JV Gold teammates faced the flag with their hands on their hearts. ‘I felt pretty nervous but pretty excited because I love performing,? said Miller about his performance on Sept. […]
For the Clarkston Equestrian Team, this season was supposed to be a rebuilding year after nine members graduated last year. ‘But nobody told the girls,? said Assistant Coach Rich Parke. ‘They didn’t get the memo,? added Assistant Coach Steve Gambrel. The girls and their horses trained from June to September and proved they were not […]
The Clarkston High School wolf mascot had the skills to entertain. It could cheer. It could dance. It could bring a smile to any face. But the wolf lacked one thing’a name. The CHS Lead Program decided it was time to give it a name. ‘We asked students to pitch names that they thought would […]
The gun sounded and the runners were off in Saturday’s regional meet at Springfield Oaks. The end result was good for Clarkston ? both the boys and girls team will be competing in the state finals this upcoming Saturday. The girls scored the highest at 62 points and were named Regional Champs. ‘We are happy […]
Kickers left Lake Orion’s field in silence on Saturday afternoon. They had just lost the district title to the Dragons in a double overtime, 2-1. ‘It’s always a tough game against Lake Orion,? said Adam Bican, Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. ‘We just got the better of them last year and in the regular season. […]
Chad Cummings picked up speed on his Jet Ski and circled around a few times to create the perfect waves. The Clarkston resident came back around and hit one of the waves just right to perform a barrel roll nose stab. The late arrival of fall in early October provided Cummings the perfect weather to […]