Dragons downed for Red title

  BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Michael Fluegel and JT King carried the Clarkston/Lake Orion rivalry trophy to family and friends waiting for the gridiron heroes to walk off the field. It was time to celebrate. The Wolves defeated the Dragons, 45-16, last Friday and won a share of the OAA Red title […]

Clarkston hungry for wins at finals this week

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves are heading to the MHSAA Boys Tennis State Finals this week after qualifying during regionals at Clarkston High School last Thursday. “They are hungry,” said Chas Claus, head coach, about the boys third visit in four years to Greater Midland Tennis Center this Friday and […]

Champions of Marian Elite tournament

  BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Lady Hitters dominated the court on Saturday as they defeated five teams to become champions of the Marian Elite Volleyball tournament. “I felt like we were in a slump and not performing up to our best potential,” admitted Kelly Pinner, Clarkston Varsity Volleyball Head Coach. “Saturday […]

Athletes of the Week: On course for states

  BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Senior Meghan Deardorff had one wish for her final year with Clarkston Girls Varsity Golf – she wanted her entire team to go MHSAA Girls Golf State Finals. Deardorff qualified last year as an individual and wanted to share the experience with her team. “I know […]

Wolves go on 42-point run in league win

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Gridiron heroes celebrated as they gave each other hugs and high fives on the sidelines at Clarkston High School stadium last Friday. In less than five minutes the Wolves answered West Bloomfield’s 21-0 lead with their own 21 points to tie the score with 25 seconds remaining […]

Runners take top spots during last week’s meets

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves topped the OAA Red once again as they took first place at the league’s second Jamboree at Stony Creek Metropark, Sept. 27. The Clarkston Boys Cross Country team finished with 42 points for their second win in the league races. Birmingham Seaholm finished in second […]

Lady Wolves split in OAA Red league

  BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Spikers bounced back from their loss against Lake Orion with a win over another OAA Red foe Birmingham Seaholm in three sets – 25-22, 25-14 and 25-21. They lost to the Dragons after battling through five sets, 3-2. “It was a huge letdown for us,” said […]

Solid performances in league meet

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Luke Baylis finished his last set in the OAA Red tournament with a victory as he defeated Andrew Zhang from Bloomfield Hills in the championship round last Thursday. “It was an outstanding win for him,” said Chas Claus, head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Tennis. “Luke and […]

Athletes of the Week: Top finishes for racers

The Wolves finished at the top of their meets last week as they finished first place in the Division One race at the Hanson Invitational on Saturday and at the OAA Jamboree No. 2, Sept. 27. The Clarkston Boys Cross Country finished with 66 points out of 20 teams on Saturday. Mika Juuhl led the […]

Fight for playoff spot continues

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The gridiron heroes were regrouping at Monday afternoon’s practice as they get ready for the first of the final three games of the regular season. Clarkston lost to Oak Park in a OAA crossover game on Friday, putting their overall record 4-2, two wins away from securing […]