It’s hard to believe here we are at the end of October already, and the last two months of the year are a hop and a skip away. Another month has passed and it can be summed up in field trips and no illnesses. Okay, so Oliver did have a runny nose and his first […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Boys Cross Country team checked their third goal of the season off their list as they won for the MHSAA Division 1 Regional 8 Meet at Clintonwood Park last Friday. “First goal, county meet; second goal, league; third goal win regional this year […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Varsity Football team closed the regular season with a 32-3 win over Utica Eisenhower last Friday. “It was probably our most complete game of the season so far, said Justin Pintar, head coach. “Offensively, we moved the ball and did what we had […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Swim and Dive finished their dual meets with a win over Troy Athens last Thursday, 115-70. Scoring points in the individual events were: in the 50-yard freestyle, Sophia Love in first place in the time of 27.51; Ella Johnson, second, 27.70; Ella Guzal, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Girls Field Hockey team made their latest entry in the program’s history with winning its first playoff game with a 1-0 victory over Grand Blanc, Oct. 16. “It was pretty exciting,” said Cary Exline, head coach, about the first round of playoffs in […]
Everest Football The Clarkston Everest Collegiate Football team finished the regular season with a 17-14 loss to Lutheran North in overtime at the Catholic High School League Prep Bowl at Ford Field on Saturday. The Mountaineers (8-1) host Burton Bentley (5-4) in the pre-district game of the MHSAA Football Division 8, District 2 Region 2 […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Independence Township OK’s 2000 budget: As expected, Independence Township’s budget for the year 2000 reflected growth. Township board members approved the $5.4 million general fund budget, which increased by 3-percent. Other departmental budgets were approved, 5-0, in separate motions. Foundation award leaves drama teacher ‘speechless’: […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — There is no place like home as Clarkston Varsity Football shutout Bloomfield Hills 41-0 last Friday at home after being on the road for two weeks. “It’s a good team win,” said Justin Pintar, head coach. “We had contributions from a lot of different guys. […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston High School Cross Country teams finished in first place at the third and final OAA Red Jamboree at Clintonwood Park last Thursday. The Clarkston Boys Varsity team finished in first place with 32 points, finishing the regular season as league champions. “I was pleased,” […]
BURTON — The Mountaineers claimed their sixth consecutive district title with a 5-0 shut out over Brighton Livingston Christian last Thursday at Genesee Christian Elementary. Clarkston Everest Collegiate opened the MHSAA Division 4 Boys Soccer District 62 with a 4-0 win over Brighton Charyl Stockwell Prep in the semifinal, Oct. 15. The Sentinels held Everest […]