Determination on court

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer It was a close match for freshman Luke Baylis on Singles No. 2 court, but he was ready to prevail in his long three sets against Troy’s Brennan Cimpeanu. “It was the two of the best freshman in the state going head to head,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity […]

Come back against Wildcats

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The gridiron heroes bounced back from their first loss to close the game against Oxford last Friday, 38-7. “We always talk about you want to win but you want to get better,” said Kurt Richardson, long-time head coach for Clarkston Varsity Football. “We gave one away (against […]

Next for Wolves: home opener against Oxford

  The gridiron heroes have their sights set on getting their first win in the OAA Red as they host Oxford this Friday in their home opener. The Clarkston Varsity Football team lost their league opener to Southfield Art & Technology last Friday in overtime, 24-18. Clarkston opened with a 42-yard touchdown run from junior […]

Diving into new season

The Lady Wolves opened the season against a tough opponent last Thursday as they lost to Rochester Adams, 137-49. “Adams is tough, we knew that going into it,” said Amber Miller, head coach for Clarkston Girls Swim & Dive team. “We have a very young team. It was great to see where they are at […]

Win, loss at invitational

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Kickers opened their season with a split at the Traverse City Invitational on Saturday. “We played awesome,” said Curtis Payment, head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer. The boys won the second game against Traverse City Central, 3-2 with goals from Matt Definis, Robbie Farrell and Ethan Wise, […]

Preparing for battle

    BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston’s gridiron heroes are counting down to their season opener as they prepare for Lapeer at University of Michigan for Battle of the Big House on Friday, 7 p.m. “It’s going to be a great experience for the kids,” said Kurt Richardson, head coach for Clarkston […]

Early to rise, early to score

  The gridiron heroes put on their helmets and began warming up at Clarkston High School’s stadium on Monday morning for the first practice of the fall season. The community can see what the boys have been working on during their scrimmage on Saturday during Football for a Cure. Their season opener is at University […]

Residents question city spending actions

Chet Pardee and other residents questioned city spending during a public hearing on the 2016-2017 budget, June 13. “It appears the city has spent more than $30,000 in the current budget year ending June 30 for professional and contractual services relating to the DPW building expansion proposal, I believe without city council approval,” Pardee said […]

Victory in quarterfinals

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Senior Keaton Mitchell scored two goals within a span of eight seconds to help the Wolves take control of the second half against Troy in the MHSAA Regional Quarterfinal, 8-3. “It was well played by both sides,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. “We fought […]

District championship

The Wolves won the MHSAA District Championship by five strokes last Wednesday at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Oakland Township. The Clarkston Varsity Golf team shot a 315 for the victory and the opportunity to advance to the regional meet Junior Brady Dice led the team with a 77. Junior Noah Sampson shot a 78; […]