The Wolves clinched their sixth win and a playoff spot last Friday with their 42-0 win over Troy. Now the Clarkston Varsity Football team is gearing up for their crosstown rivals Lake Orion and to hold onto their lead in the OAA Red this week. ‘They have good foot speed,? Kurt Richardson, head coach for […]
Many teams eye the state finals at the beginning of the season – one of them was the Clarkston Boys Varsity Tennis team. The vision turned into reality last Thursday as the Wolves scored 19 points during the MHSAA Regional meet sending them to the state finals. It is the first time the boys have […]
Kickers shut out Carman Ainsworth on Monday in the first round of MHSAA Districts playoffs, 6-0. “We did pretty good,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Curtis Payment. “It was a frustrating beginning of the game because we just couldn’t seem to break down their defense. Then, as soon as we started to attack wide […]
Clarkston native Derrick Fries is nowhere close to slowing down. The 60-year-old participated in close to 20 triathlons this year and sees more on the horizon. “I really enjoy the spirit of competition but it is a lifestyle,” Fries said. “It gets in your blood and gets your blood churning. You get on a roll […]
A briskness is in the air just in time for the Wolves to kick in the next round of playoffs this week. “It is an exciting time of year,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Curtis Payment. More exciting since the boys became district champions, the first time since 2007, on Saturday after a 1-0 […]
Runners are preparing for tough competition as they head to the MHSSA Cross Country Regionals this Saturday. “It looks pretty good,” said Kevin Breen, coach for the Clarkston Girls Cross Country team. “We are looking forward to regionals and squeezing out a third place finish. Maybe if things go well we can surprise the No. […]
It was a successful visit to the MHSAA Tennis State Finals as the Wolves tied for ninth place out of 22 teams at Midland Tennis Center. “We had a great weekend,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Tennis Coach Chas Claus. “It was a great experience and to finish in the top ten in the state is […]
Seniors Jacob Gozdor and Andrew Murray hoisted up the water jug and dumped it in celebration after the Wolves not only defeated Lake Orion but claimed their third consecutive OAA Red Championship. Clarkston Varsity Football Head Coach Kurt Richardson smiled as the boys surrounded him for a quick post game chat. ‘You didn’t lose poise,? […]
Senior forward Brad Schultz crossed the soccer ball to teammate Alex Trim during the first round of MHSAA Soccer District playoffs against Carman Ainsworth, Oct. 14. Trim scored off the pass and it was the first of six goals for the Wolves as they defeated the Cavs, 6-0. It was also the first assist for […]
Spikers faced six tough competitors last week and came out with five wins. They traveled to Beast of the East on Saturday where they went 3-1 for the day – beating Flushing, South Lyon and Mercy. Their lone loss was to Northville in the first round. “It was a great tournament with a lot of […]