Looking back over the Clarkston junior varsity football team’s 9-0 season, a goal line stand to preserve a 7-6 win over Rochester Adams in their first game of the year was the catalyst. ‘Our kids knew there was something special there after the Adams game,? said JV Coach Doug Colling. ‘They are a good bunch […]
Independence Township Parks and Recreation presents Battle of the Paddles, a ping pong singles tournament. The tournament will begin on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. and possibly carry over to Nov. 5, starting at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required at the Parks and Recreation office by Nov. 2. Cost is $18 per resident and $22 […]
The Clarkston girls basketball team got familiar with the words ‘Nip? and ‘Tuck? last week. The Wolves came within four points of upsetting No. 1 Auburn Hills Avondale on Oct. 18, losing 49-44. Clarkston was only down two points with less than a minute to go, but a late turnover proved costly and the Yellowjackets […]
The Clarkston boys cross country team did not disappoint at the OAA Division I League meet on Oct. 20 at Bloomer Park, but their third place finish behind Lahser and Lake Orion did not surprise either. ‘This was a really tough league this year,? said Clarkston Coach Mike Taylor. ‘The league meet didn’t have any […]
The Clarkston girls cross country team took care of business on Oct. 20 wrapping up the OAA Division I league title. Clarkston scored 34 points to take the crown. Adams followed with 68 points. Clarkston was led by Stephanie Morgans? second place and Lyndsay Smith third place finishes. Also scoring for the Wolves were Jenny […]
Clarkston’s dual meet season ended the same way it began ? with a win. The Wolves managed to stave off Stoney Creek on Oct. 20, 97-89 to finish 9-0 on the year. Earlier in the week, the Wolves rebuffed West Bloomfield’s best efforts, winning 110-76 on Oct. 18. With the league meet beginning on Nov. […]
Clarkston soccer advanced to the second round of districts on Oct. 25 in convincing fashion, beating Waterford Mott 5-0. ?(The win) was a best case scenario for us. We scored early and I was able to sit the starters,? said Clarkston Coach Mark Whitcomb. Senior Joel Parrish scored three first-half goals for Clarkston. Sophomore Oliver […]
The National Hockey League is back, and from what I hear is better than ever. I would not know though, because between misinterpreted Major League Baseball umpire signs, Michigan State football’s rise to significance, Michigan’s decline into insignificance, the Lion’s wallowing in muck and the Pistons revving up for another victory filled campaign, there is […]
Local artists, all of them outstanding in their field, are providing original contemporary works for the Vincent Van Whoa auction at Frames N? Art on Nov. 17 to benefit OATS (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles) therapeutic riding barn on M-15. All of the artist’s involved with the wine and cheese affair also have day jobs […]
Clarkston’s girls baskeball team is officially on a roll winning four straight, most recently rolling over Lake Orion 52-31 on Oct. 13. to bring their record to 8-5 (4-2). ‘We’re really starting to come together. Earlier in the year we were still gelling and learning the plays,? said Clarkston Coach Tim Wasilk. Junior Chelsea Kouri […]