Athletes of the Week: Signing for future success

Clarkston celebrated 19 athletes as they shared their future plans by signing their National Letters of Intent in front of family and friends during the Spring Signing, May 8. For fall sports, Jacob Burkett, tennis, Hope College; Elizabeth Dalrymple, cross country and track, Wayne State University; Jacob Honstetter, football, Michigan Technological University; Logan Knowlson, tennis, […]

Baseball splits with Croswell-Lexington

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves took to the diamond on Saturday to honor Ryan Kennedy. “It was awesome,” said Clarkston Varsity Baseball Head Coach Jake Arendsen, who played for Oakland University when the team adopted Kennedy as a team member before he passed away in 2012. “It was great to […]

Hits and homers lead team to victories

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston Varsity Softball team headed north last weekend and won three games in the Alpena tournament. “We had fun,” said Don Peters, head coach. “We had some real nice short games. It worked out really good for us.” The Wolves opened with a 14-0 shutout against […]

Wolfpack Update for May 15, 2019

Three for victory column The Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse team posted three wins last week. They opened with a 15-9 win over Troy Athens last Wednesday where they led 10-3 at the end of the first half. Kaitlyn Bridger and Elizabeth Oda led the game with three goals each. The Wolves defeated Bloomfield Hills on […]

Coach Kaminskas inducted into Hall of Fame

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves cheered enthusiastically on the field in their Game of Hope pink and blue uniforms as Brian Kaminskas was honored as one of the inductees into the Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame, May 4. “I am excited,” said Kaminskas, head coach of […]

Double header a smash hit

Double header a smash hit

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Varsity Softball’s strong hitting continued as they mercied Oxford in two games last Thursday at home. “We can hit,” said Don Peters, head coach. “They ripped the cover off the ball. What I am proud of is the depth – just put someone in and they […]

Athletes of the Week: ‘Dawgs sizzle Chargers

The Clarkston Riverdawgs 13U team won the 25th Annual Clarkston Classic, held at Clintonwood Park, April 26-28. They went 3-0-1 for the weekend tournament and won the championship game against the Orion Chargers on Sunday, 18-10. Both teams scored two runs in the opening inning of the game. Then, the ‘Dawgs took an early lead […]

Coach Price recognized for 27 years of baseball success

Coach Price recognized for 27 years of baseball success

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Phil Price cheers for the Clarkston Varsity Baseball team but now it’s as a fan instead of head coach – he’s retired after 27 years. “It’s been a good run,” Price said. “It was just time. I never wanted to be that coach who was coaching to […]

Youth Soccer Night coming up Friday

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Kickers with the Clarkston Girls Soccer program are excited as they host the annual Youth Soccer Night this Friday which includes a shoot out where kids can win a free hot dog. Youths can also enjoy the JV and varsity teams play Davison and trying to win […]

Track, field teams ready for strong finish at OAA meet

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston High School Track and Field teams are ready as they head to Oxford for the OAA Red Championships, set for this Thursday. “We are in good shape,” said Kevin Breen, head coach. “Lake Orion is a really good team. They have a returning state champ […]