BY PAUL KAMPE
Clarkston News Staff Writer
Another undefeated season for Clarkston sports is underway. For the time being, the wrestling is 6-0 after an impressive two-day season start with victories in a dual-meet with Detroit Catholic Central and five more the following day while winning the John Glen Invitational in Westland.
On Dec. 1 at Novi, the Wolves defeated Catholic Central 57-9 overall.
At Westland, Clarkston defeated: Walled Lake Central 81-0; Livonia Franklin 47-16; Belleville 59-7; Dearborn 74-0; and Romeo 50-9.
The Wolves had seven grapplers start their own individual win streaks at 6-0 also; Alex Popp (130 pounds), Tyler Schneider (135), Eric Butterfield (140), Colton Tweed (152), Bryant Craft (160), Adam Lauzun (171) and Tommy Ellsworth (189).
Clarkston, top-three finishers the past two seasons, also won the tournament in 2003.
‘We’re excited. It was a good tournament to win, but by no means the most difficult one they’ll be in,? Coach Joe DeGain said.
‘But it was a good start.?
The Wolves next travel to a double dual-meet at Auburn Hills Avondale where they face the Yellow Jackets as well as Troy Athens on Dec. 6. The team heads out west to the Howell Invitational on Dec. 9.
‘Avondale always does a good job against us. Athens always goes hard on us,? DeGain said.
‘They really have their eyes on Clarkston. It’s always fun when there’s a team shooting for us.?