Clarkston wrestlers perform at state championship

By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comDETROIT — Five Wolves finished as All-State during the MHSAA Division 1 Wrestling Individual State Championship at Ford Field, March 1-2.“It was a great weekend for us,” said Brian Gibbs, head coach for Clarkston Varsity Wrestling. “I am extremely proud of how all six of them competed.”Senior Brock Trevino finished his […]

Six off to Ford Field finals

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterLAPEER — Six Wolves are moving on to the MHSAA Division 1 Individual Wrestling State Finals after qualifying at the regional tournaments during the weekend.Junior Archer Anderson (120) and senior Brock Trevino (190) finished as champions in their weight classes. Senior Preston Lefevre (120) and sophomore Nate Carter (132) […]

Grapplers pin down success in postseason district rounds

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterWATERFORD — Clarkston Varsity Wrestling took down the competition last week to claim their 18th team district championship and qualified ten wrestlers to move on to the regional round.The Wolves opened last week winning the MHSAA Division 1 District 107 on Wednesday at Waterford Kettering with a 55-15 win […]

Wolves down Dragons, Highlanders in first OAA duals of season

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Varsity Wrestling opened up the OAA Red league with two wins at home over Lake Orion and Rochester Adams last Wednesday, Jan. 10.“It was a good night,” said Brian Gibbs, head coach for the Wolves. “A good opening night in the OAA. We made a […]

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, […]

Grapplers compete for All-State spots at Ford Field

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Eight Wolves finished with All-State accolades during the MHSAA Division 1 Wrestling Individual Finals, March 3-4. “We had an amazing tournament,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Brian Gibbs. “Everybody wrestled amazing throughout the two days. I am extremely proud of how they competed. Unfortunate for our […]

Wolves pin down success in district rounds on mats

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Champions is one word to describe how the week went for Clarkston Varsity Wrestling for their first week in the post season – winning the team district championship and having ten qualify during the individual district meet on Saturday. The Wolves opened the week with a 46-33 […]

Grapplers take to post-season mat action

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Varsity Wrestling starts off the post-season against Bloomfield Hills this Thursday at home. “We wrestled them on our Senior Night so we already got a good look at them,” said Brian Gibbs, head coach. “Our kids are excited. There are some good dual matchups in the […]

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 […]

Grapplers pin top-ranked teams, undefeated in league

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Independence Township — The Wolves finished the weekend with one loss and three wins against top teams in their Clarkston Duals event on Saturday. “It was awesome,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Brian Gibbs. “We set our goals at the beginning of the year – winning […]

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