Athletes of the Week: Champions on the court

The Clarkston Everest Collegiate Girls Tennis team clinched their Catholic League title and the Catholic High School League Division 3/4 Championship title, May 11. “I am so proud of how all the players stayed poised throughout the contest,” said Lee Keating, head coach. “I had a Riverview parent and two coaches commenting on what an […]

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, […]

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 […]

Athletes of the Week: Playing for hope

The Clarkston Lacrosse program is hosting their annual Game for Hope this Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The annual fundraiser began 13 years ago as a tribute to Frank Kaminskas, “Big Poppa,” the father of Boys Varsity Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. Clarkston Lacrosse continues to recognize Big Poppa each year at this event to […]

Athletes of the Week: Elite Eight for Everest

The Clarkston Everest Collegiate Girls Varsity Basketball team made its mark as the team finished in the Elite Eight of the MHSAA Division 4 Girls Basketball playoffs. “They had an incredible late season run in the state tournament,” said Erin Van Wagoner, head coach. The Mountaineers defeated three teams to secure the program’s third district […]

Athletes of The Week: Winning season for young team

The Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball opened the season with two losses but bounced back going on a 17-game winning streak before closing the season. “I am proud of the way we played this year,” said Tim Wasilk, head coach. “We had a great season.” He added he was proud of the kids especially the new […]

Athletes of the Week: Victors on the court

The Clarkston Boys JV Basketball team finished the winter season last Thursday against Bloomfield Hills. The boys finished with a 54-36 win for a 18-1 overall record and an 11-1 record in the Oakland Athletics Association Red division. They went on a 15-0 run before their only loss of the season which was to North […]

Athletes of the Week: Ready for the next level

Clarkston celebrated 23 athletes as they signed their Letters of Intent in front of friends and family during the Winter Signing, Feb. 13. The following signed: Jeremy Cavallo, cross country, Wayne State University; Grace Nolan, cross country and track and field, Oakland University; Mark Sprague, cross country and track and field, Hillsdale College; Brendan Barker, […]

Athletes of the Week: Lift to the top

Clarkston High School Powerlifters Abbie Boggs, Avery Grail and Stewart Lenk took the top three places in their weight classes during the regional meet at Manistee, Jan. 26. “I am insanely proud of their efforts,” said Lucas Sanders, coach for the powerlifting program. “I knew all of them had the strength to do well. The […]

Athletes of the Week: County champs

Grapplers dominated the mats as they won the Oakland Country Wrestling Championship, Dec. 21. “It’s always a big tournament in Oakland County,” said Joe Wood, head coach for Clarkston Varsity Wrestling. “There’s tough teams in our county. Oxford is always good, Rochester Adams is good. We welcome the competition, and we are excited to be […]