Wolves finish spring play against Lake Orion

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Lake Orion — Clarkston Varsity Softball wrapped the season in the district final against Lake Orion on June 4, 11-5, after winning the district semifinal against Oxford earlier in the day. “The girls had a great day,” said Katie Smith, head coach. “They played hard, even through […]

Softball champ heads south

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Senior Abbey Tolmie is heading to South America this fall to play in the 2019 WBSC Americas U17 Women’s Softball Qualifier. She received a phone call her hard work had paid off and she was selected for the Junior Olympic Women’s National Softball team for Team Canada, […]

Hits and homers lead team to victories

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston Varsity Softball team headed north last weekend and won three games in the Alpena tournament. “We had fun,” said Don Peters, head coach. “We had some real nice short games. It worked out really good for us.” The Wolves opened with a 14-0 shutout against […]

Season ends in top eight

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves trip to the state finals was halted in the seventh inning against Hartland in the MHSAA Division 1 Softball Quarterfinals on June 12. The Clarkston Varsity Softball team led going into the bottom of the final inning before the Eagles scored three runs to win, […]

Athlete of the Week: Softball honors for Gladding

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Alex Gladding finished her senior year celebrating with the Clarkston Varsity Softball team as they ended in the Final Four at state finals. She also celebrated her personal accolades during the season including receiving the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Scholarship and the Academic All-State Award. […]

Dragons double downed

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Lady Hitters put a stop to two neighboring foes last week as they won their double headers. The Clarkston Varsity Softball team won their double header against Lake Orion 13-3 and 10-4 on April 25. “Those were two big wins,” said Don Peters, head coach. “The girls […]