Minjoo Lee had one goal going into the 30th Annual Girls Junior Amateur Tournament last month: she wanted to place in the top eight. She did well ? Lee won the tournament. She played 89 holes at the three-day tournament. ‘I thought, ‘just one more hole, I can do it,?? said Lee. It was the […]
Jenna Coates of Clarkston represented the best volleyball players from southeast Michigan last week. Her team, 16-National Legacy Volleyball Club, played against the top teams in the country in the USA Junior Olympic Girls Volleyball Competition in Dallas, Texas. They were the only team of 16-year-olds in Michigan to qualify for the event. ‘It was […]
Clarkston Junior High School student Zachary Gootee has been selling candy bars to raise money for hockey camp. He is not going to any hockey camp, but a camp ran by U.S. Junior Development Program that helps train and prep junior elite players for college and professional hockey. At 13, Gootee is the youngest hockey […]
Young Wolves returned to Clarkston schools for sports camp. After a week of learning and playing sports, athletes left with a better understanding of the game and words of encouragement. ‘Get outside and play,? Varsity Baseball Coach Phil Price told his campers. ‘The more you play, the better you get.? They don’t need nine players […]
Right-fielder Katie Smith, who taught softball campers a few tricks of the trade at last week’s camp, finished her high-school career by being honored for her athletic endeavors. She was named as an All-State Division 1 outfield player and All-League for the second season in a row. Two more honors she received were All-Region and […]
Carmen Calcaterra of Clarkston stood in Comerica Park last Wednesday with a song to sing: the National Anthem. ‘I was nervous,? said Calcaterra. ‘My hands were shaking. But I did it and was happy I did it. Everyone was proud of me. My mom and dad were crying. I felt proud.? ‘It was a once […]
Running back Jimmy Popp will take to the field one more time before heading off to college. Popp has been chosen to play in the Michigan High School All Star Football game on July 19. ‘It will be my last good-bye to football,? said Popp. ‘It will be something he’ll never forget,? said long-time varsity […]
Get out the balloons! Get out the streamers! Get out your red, white, and blue! It’s time to celebrate the official birthday of the USA! I hope many of you have plans to celebrate the day with your loved ones. I used to work a lot of holidays in a mall, and wonder why come […]
Heather Haynes used her talent with chocolate to receive the highest honor from the Girl Scouts. Last month, she was presented the Girl Scout Gold Award from the Fair Winds Girl Scout Council and was the sole recipient in the Clarkston area. Haynes had to plan a project to fulfill a need in the community, […]
Softball Varsity Coach Don Peters? set up a special treat on the last day of softball camp. After putting away the softball equipment, campers splashed and slid on a giant slip-and-slide Peters created for them. It was a good practice for the girls to slide into the home plate in future games.