Clarkston Volleyball remains undefeated in OAA Red play

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterOXFORD — Clarkston Varsity Volleyball remained undefeated in the OAA Red with wins over Oxford and Bloomfield Hills last week.“It was really good,” said Ali Smith, head coach, after the Wolves defeated Oxford last Thursday, 25-13, 25-13, 25-12. “It’s homecoming week for us so everybody gets a little squirrely […]

Clarkston clinches win on court over Dragons

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterLAKE ORION — It was a nail biting, heart pounding finish to the end as the Clarkston Varsity Volleyball defeated Lake Orion in a OAA Red battle last Thursday, 3-0.The Wolves took the first two sets of the night 25-18 and 28-26.“We came out really ready to go maybe […]

Wolves feeling great after making Elite Eight with win over Grand Blanc

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer White Lake — It’s down to the Elite Eight in the MHSAA Volleyball playoffs and Clarkston is part of the top eight teams. The Wolves finished another week on the court with smiles and excitement as they won the MHSAA Division 1 Volleyball Regional 8 championship at […]

Battle-tested in five sets

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Independence Township — It was a traditional Clarkston and Lake Orion battle last Thursday as it came down to the final and fifth set in the MHSAA Volleyball Division 1 District 31 Championship. The final set was close but with a hit from junior Cayla Cogan and […]

Spikers continue lead in OAA Red

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Oxford — Clarkston Varsity Volleyball remained undefeated in the OAA Red with a 3-0 win over Oxford last Thursday. The Wildcats hosted Flower Night in loving memory of Hana St. Juliana. “It was a super emotional night,” said Ali Smith, head coach. “It was an honor Oxford […]

Strong start in league play

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Spikers knocked down two OAA Red opponents last week in play, ending the week with a 3-0 win over Stoney Creek. “I am always happy to walk away with a win,” said Clarkston Varsity Volleyball Ali Smith after last Thursday’s win over the Cougars. “We could’ve executed […]

Wolves powerful against competition

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Varsity Volleyball went undefeated their their first Power Series week with wins over Mercy, Troy, Walled Lake Northern and Anchor Bay. “It was awesome,” said Ali Smith, head coach. “We had a big three set win over Mercy. It was a big moment for us.” They […]

Spikers dig in to opponents

Clarkston Varsity Volleyball opened the season with three wins at the Notre Dame Prep Quad on Tuesday, August 23. They went 2-1 against hosts, Notre Dame. They won the first match, 25-22, and went on to lose the next match, 25-18. They won the final, 25-14. Senior Paige Giehtbrock had 15 kills and ten digs […]

Spikers finish run in district finals

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer It was a heartbreaking end to the season as Clarkston Varsity Volleyball lost in the district final to White Lake Lakeland last Thursday, 3-1. “It was obviously very disappointing,” said Ali Smith, head coach. “Lakeland played really well. They played harder than we did. It doesn’t matter […]

Wolves’ spikers get redemption with victory over Seaholm

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer After losing to Birmingham Seaholm during the Power Series, the Clarkston Varsity Volleyball team came back and defeated them last Thursday, 3-1. The bonus was it was on Senior Night and the Wolves were celebrating Eli Adams, Summer Jidas and Ella Post. “It was a great night […]