Tough night for Clarkston cagers

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball has faced a lot of close games this season and Friday’s Chad Tough game against North Farmington was no different. With a minute left in the game and both teams tied at 43-43, the Raiders scored on a basket and five free throw […]

Wolves shut down Knights in overtime win

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Independence Township — For the second time in one week, the Wolves faced OAA Red League foes in overtime but this time they finished with a win at home. Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball finished their four quarters against Oak Park with 43-43 tie after the Knights hit […]

Cagers ready to bounce back from losses

The Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team lost their road game against North Farmington last Thursday, 52-40. The game was tied 36-36 with 12 minutes to go in the game. “We were outscored 16-4 the rest of the game,” said Tim Wasilk, head coach. “The kids competed, playing really hard. I was proud of our effort, […]

Cagers take final quarter for win over Colts

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves celebrated as time expired on the scoreboard – they won their game over the Troy Colts on Friday, 50-48. “I am proud of the guys for their effort,” said Tim Wasilk, head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball. “Seven of our games have been right […]

Cagers rally for win in second half vs. Old Redford

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball fans cheered as senior Cavanaugh Diton made a basket to end the tie with Old Redford Academy with 30 seconds left on the clock in the Wolves’ home opener last Thursday. The Ravens attempted a 3-point shot and it bounced out. Junior Desman […]

Clarkston comes up short in regional final

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves ended their winter season with a Sweet Sixteen finish at Lake Orion High School, March 16. The Clarkston Boys Basketball lost to Detroit Catholic Central, 52-46, in the MHSAA Division 1 Regional 2 championship. “It was a really competitive game,” said Tim Wasilk, head coach. […]

Steinman leads Wolves past Mott

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Wolves fans roared as Clarkston senior Nate Steinman sunk a three-point shot after a pass from junior Cavanaugh Diton to begin the second half against Waterford Mott last Friday for the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Basketball District 6 Championship. Another 3-pointer from Steinman seconds later tied the […]

Districts times two

Clarkston Everest Collegiate Boys Basketball claimed their back-to-back district championship by defeating Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, 56-38. Lucas Cross led in the MHSAA Division 4 District 126 final with 18 points. Joseph Thibodeau had 15 points for the night and Luke Walker had 11 points. They won the district semifinal game against Pontiac Academy for […]

Wolves end regular season on hardwood, playoffs on tap

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Cagers closed the regular winter season with a loss at home to Ferndale last Thursday. “I was really happy with how we played today even though the score didn’t indicate it,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Tim Wasilk. “We played a really good team. Ferndale […]

Winning on the court for Senior Night

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Cagers honored seven players and defeated Farmington on Senior Night last Friday. “It’s a good group of seniors to celebrate tonight,” said Tim Wasilk, head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball. “It has been good having those guys in our program. It’s been a great experience.” The […]