The faces may have changed, but the goal remains the same ? to qualify for the state finals. The girls varsity golf team lost five seniors last year, but have five juniors returning. ‘We’re really young, no seniors,? said Girls Varsity Golf Coach Larry Sherrill. ‘We’re just trying to get better with every practice.? Jessica […]
Kevin Pinkos picked up the soccer ball, twirled it between both of his hands and set it back on to the field. He took his position and aimed for the net in Clarkston’s free kick opportunity in the last half of the game against Rochester. The ball went into the net and the Wolves added […]
Every year, more than a million children in the United States must deal with a divided home when their parents divorce or separate. B.B. the Bear and his book, “You and Me Make Three,” help children faced with that situation. Clarkston resident Edna Cucksey Stephens was approached to publish the book, written by Wendy Lokken […]
Clarkston Volleyball had a few goals for this season and one was to make to the finals in every tournament they played in. During the weekend they beat Livonia Ladywood in the semi-finals of the Michigan Elite tournament (23-25, 25-15, 15-7). They came home with a trophy after beating Farmington Hills Mercy (25-20, 25-18) in […]
Less than two minutes remained in Friday night’s game at Troy High School. The gridiron gang from Clarkston led with six points, and the Wolves had possession of the ball. The plan was to run down the clock. The plan changed when the line of scrimmage was pushed back because of a penalty. The Wolves […]
Brandon Verlinden seized control of the ball from Troy’s kickers and swerved through their defense to take a shot on goal. The ball sailed by goalie Jason Wise into the back of the net, putting Clarkston on the scoreboard, 1-0, in the first nine minutes of the game. They would continue to lead and win […]
Last year the tennis team took fourth place in their league. This year they hope to do better with their veteran team made up of nine seniors. ‘It’s a very experienced team and it should be a good year for us because of that,? said Boys Varsity Tennis coach Chaz Claus. ‘I have been pretty […]
Jessica Lazoen and Michelle Lee led the team during last week’s events for the girls varsity golf team. Last Thursday, they shot the lowest against Troy-Athens and the team won 191-208. ‘It was a great team effort,? said Girls Varsity Golf Coach Larry Sherrill. ‘We took some of the new girls, it was their first […]
Heavy rain and mud were just a few extra variables Equestrian riders and their horses had to work around last weekend. Both overcame the obstacles and won the District 2 meet. The girls competed at AmberWay Stables in Ortonville for part two of the district meet. The first part was Sept. 6-7, where Clarkston ended […]
Swimmers continue to prove themselves to their Division 1 competitors. They lost to North Farmington last Thursday, 128-56. ‘It’s frustrating to them, we don’t have the numbers,? said Girls Swim Coach Kenwyn Chock . ‘I told them it’s like the Olympics. There are people who made the Olympics but we didn’t see them because they […]