Chiefs and Dragons are Warriors in games

It was a day for good competition and to raise money for a good cause. The Clarkston Chiefs and Lake Orion Dragons raised over $1,100 during their Warrior games on Saturday. The money raised will go to the Woods Warriors Legacy Fund. The games were played in honor of Celeste Wood, who lived in Clarkston […]

Former Tiger Dirks settling down in Clarkston

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Looking to buy or sell a house in Clarkston? You may be lucky enough to deal with a former Detroit Tigers outfielder. Andy Dirks, who played for the Tigers from 2011 to 2013, going to the World Series in 2012, is now a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway’s Clarkston […]

Stronger after camp

Clarkston Everest Collegiate senior Kate Funke was invited to attend the United State Naval Academy cross country camp. For Funke it was an honor as she has been running cross country since her freshman year at Everest, and her dream is to attend the Naval Academy next year. “Navy athletics are some of the most […]

Athlete of the Week: Golfer conquers green

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Patrick Deardoff had a goal since he was 15-years-old – to win the Michigan Junior State Amateur Championship. The recent Clarkston High School graduate achieved it three years later – winning the championship at Bedford Valley Golf Course, July 29-Aug. 1. “My reaction was pure satisfaction.” Deardorff […]

Inferno sizzle the field during championship and season

The Inferno, sponsored by Independence Professional Firefighters, won the Independence Parks, Recreation and Seniors Boys 13-14 year-old Baseball Championship. They won the championship game with a 16-0 score in five innings, and offense and defense worked hard to seal the win. “Offense was a team effort,” said Dave Murphy, head coach. “All the boys hit […]

High hopes for season

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston athletes were excited to get the fall season started this week, especially the varsity football players. “It’s our last run,” said Datrius McKinney, senior defensive back, during the OAA Media Day at Rochester High School last Friday. “We are looking forward to the season, getting back […]

Athlete of the Week: Fittest teen in Clarkston

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Claire Doty is one of the top Fittest Teens on Earth after competing in the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games, Aug. 1-4. Doty, a sophomore at Clarkston High School, competed in the 14- and 15-year-old age bracket and finished in tenth place. “The CrossFit Games was so much […]

Henley secures a spot at Davenport

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Brock Henley opened August with exciting news – he committed to continue his baseball career at Davenport University. “It’s really exciting,” said the recent Clarkston High School graduate. “It’s a dream come true. I always wanted to play baseball at the next level.” For Henley, what stood […]

Clarkston grad off to college puck in Minnesota

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer It’s been quite the roller coaster ride for Clarkston native Tony Malinowski. Just after leaving town to play his second season of junior hockey for the United States Hockey League’s Des Moines (Iowa) Buccaneers at the end of last summer, Malinowski’s mother, Michele, passed away on Sept. 26, […]

Conflict boils over coaching

Discord in dugout amid success on field BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston High School softball celebrated a successful season last spring, winning the MHSAA Division 1 Regional trophy. But the cost is too high, said Bella Roselli, former softball player and 2019 Clarkston graduate calling out Clarkston High School softball head coach […]

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