Athlete of The Week: Placing at the top

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Hard work paid off for Sawyer Haiss as he finished in first place at the 2017 Men’s Gymnastics State Competition for his age and level. “I was really excited,” said the 11-year-old who is a sixth grader at Sashabaw Middle School when they announced his name. “I […]

Lady Kickers open season with boost in first half

The Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer team opened the season with a 2-0 loss at home against Midland Dow, March 28. “Overall I was really delighted with the way they played,” said Damian Huffer, head coach. “We just didn’t get the result their performance deserved. Midland only and three shots on target and scored twice. We […]

A fine day for a championship parade

It was an afternoon of smiles and hugs as the community came out for the Clarkston Boys Basketball State Champs Victory Parade and Celebration, March 29. Before the parade kicked off Dan Fife, long time head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball and former player, shared a few words. “I want to thank all of […]

State championship dream come true for Fife

State championship dream come true for Fife

  BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Dan Fife had a dream when he was playing for Clarkston Basketball – the state championship. His dream as well as the dream of countless players after him came true as the Wolves defeated Grand Rapids Christian in the the MHSAA Boys Basketball Class A State […]

Athletes of the Week: Wolves make history

A huge congratulations to the Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team. It has been an amazing season – and an even more amazing ending as they clenched the MHSAA Boys Basketball Class A State Championship title with a 75-69 win over Grand Rapids Christian on Saturday at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center. The Wolves got over […]

Athlete of the Week: Repeat champion

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Eighth grader Rocco Spindler kept his pinning streak going as he took down three opponents at the Oakland County 7th & 8th Wrestling tournament for his second county title, March 11. “It was huge,” said the Clarkston Junior High School student. “It is the biggest meet of […]

Cagers clinch spot in Final Four

Cagers clinch spot in Final Four

Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball wins the MHSAA Regional crown to move on to the Elite Eight, March 15. Photo by Larry Wright BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer It’s the battle of the OAA Red as the Wolves face West Bloomfield for the third time this season with the stage set at Michigan […]

Cagers seal district round; take down Cougars in regional semifinals

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves cheered as they held up the MHSAA Boys Basketball District crown after their 65-7 victory over Waterford Kettering last Friday. “It was a good game,” said Dan Fife, head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball. “Our kids came ready to play. I never look at […]

Athletes of The Week: Winning season

Lady Cagers battled during the season and finished the winter with an overall 17-6 record, including two wins in the district playoffs. “It was a great experience,” said Christine Rogers, head coach for Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball, about the season. “We played a tougher schedule than we did last year. They saw some pretty good […]

Clarkston grad third in MAC

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Scott Cousino finished in third place in the 800-meter run at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Feb. 24 and 25 for Central Michigan University. “I was very happy with it,” said Cousino, a 2013 graduate of Clarkston High School. “It has been quite a […]