Grapplers place in tournaments, prep for duals

The Clarkston Varsity Wrestling team had three place during the Detroit Catholic Central Invitational on Saturday.Nathaniel Carter finished in second place in the 138-pound weight class, going 2-1 for the day. He had falls over Hartland’s Michael Cappellano, 39 seconds; and Grandville’s Xavier Carpentier, 1:05.Archer Anderson finished in fourth place in the 120-pound weight class, […]

Team, individual success in victory over Oxford

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer It was a big night for Clarkston Varsity Wrestling as they celebrated their six seniors and claimed the OAA Red League title with wins over Bloomfield Hills and Oxford, Jan. 18. “We had a couple of big wins from people who picked up points when we needed […]

Post-season ends for grapplers

Clarkston Varsity Wrestling went 1-1 in a dual meet at Macomb Dakota, March 11. The Wolves won their dual against Utica Ford, 45-27. John Lord opened the match with a fall against Robert Lawrence in the 171-pound weight class, 53 seconds. The Wolves had four more falls coming from: Collin Trevino (215) against Tristan Dalbec, […]

Pieces coming together for Wolves as grapplers head to postseason

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Seniors were celebrated as the Clarkston Varsity Wrestling hosted their second quad on Saturday. The Wolves finished the day going 2-1 with senior Grady Castle winning his three matches with pins and Drew Stark winning his three matches which included two pins. “It was a good collaborative […]

Back on the mat with wins and losses

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves protected their home turf as they went 2-1 on Saturday in their Clarkston Quad. “I thought we did well,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Brian Gibbs. “It’s still early season and there is a lot to work on. But there was a lot of […]