Clarkston basketball triumphs over Dragons

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball’s defense led the way as they defeated crosstown rivals Lake Orion at home last Friday, 60-48.“Defense really set the tone in this one,” said Aaron Goodnough, head coach for the Wolves.“Kudos to those guys. They played really well defensively,” said Bob Brydges, […]

Clarkston’s defense leads in win over Seaholm

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball opened 2024 with a 46-22 win over Birmingham Seaholm last Friday.“We knew we could lock them up in a good way defensively and really make them work for every basket,” said Aaron Goodnough, head coach. “They gave us exactly what we wanted […]

Cagers rise above in wins

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston Girls Basketball program starts a new tradition this season – Teacher Appreciation Night this Thursday when the girls host Stoney Creek. “We have some great teachers in the district,” said Aaron Goodnough, head coach for the Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball team. “We just want them […]

Two in the win column for cagers

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer  Independence Township — Cagers dominated in the second half of their home game against Saginaw Heritage last Thursday for a 53-29 win. “We had a very slow start,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Aaron Goodnough. “I think it’s early season jitters, but also we didn’t […]

CHS girls’ hoops three-peats at districts

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Wolves shared smiles and hugs after winning their third consecutive district championship on Friday night. “We came out exactly the way I wanted to,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Aaron Goodnough, following the 62-38 win over Waterford Kettering in the MHSAA Division 1 District 6 […]

Wolfpack Update for January 12, 2022

Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball went 1-1 last week. They closed the week with a 44-29 win over Troy on Friday. Nate Steinman led the team with 13 points and three steals. He had two field goals which put him as the 18th player in school history to make at least 65 3-point field goals in […]

Cagers split against two set of Warriors

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves put up a fight in their 65-64 loss to Westfield Prep at home, March 10. “Our girls fought hard right to the very end,” said John Weyer, head coach for Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball. “Westfield is a very talented, young team. We gave it everything […]

Wolves take charge in first half in win over Kettering

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Once players got going, the Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball team dominated the court to win their home game against Waterford Kettering last Friday, 68-36. “It was a good bounce back for us,” said John Weyer, head coach. “We needed this. The girls played great together.” Both teams […]

Cagers fight in loss against West Bloomfield

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves were put to the test last week as they played West Bloomfield and Flint Powers Catholic. The Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball team lost to West Bloomfield at home last Thursday, 73-41. “We know who they are,” said John Weyer, head coach. “They are a state […]

Surge in first quarter aids in season opener

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves jumped quickly into the short winter season getting in one contact practice and following it up with three wins. The Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball team opened the season with a 66-49 win over Troy on Feb. 9. “I thought early on we were sloppy just […]