Casey Johnson still remembers the cheers of fans screaming in the stands and competing in the Michigan State Meet for 12 and under. ‘When you came up (for air) you could hear them say ‘go? and cheer. It was great,? said Johnson. Seven swimmers from the Clarkston Sea Wolves program went to Jenison to participate […]
Senior Eric Leichtnam rallied the fans as Cagers took a timeout with a minute left in the game. Despite being at a different gymnasium, the blue and gold colors were dominate at Troy-Athens as one side of the bleachers shouted out ‘Go? and the other side echoed with ‘Wolves.? Clarkston and Pontiac Northern broke away […]
Starters Brandon Verlinden and Matt Kamieniecki anxiously awaited with smiles and high fives as their teammates received their Regional medals. The boys had just finished a close game against rivals Pontiac Northern. As any other game against the Huskies it was nail-biting, heart-racing, at the edge of the seat action – not only for the […]
Riverdawgs are getting ready for the baseball season to begin. In preparation they are inviting the Clarkston community to join them in the first annual ‘Spring Training? 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18. ‘We have done lots of other fundraisers, but I am more excited about this one,? said Doug Brady, Clarkston Youth Baseball Organization […]
dam Zak with four minutes remaining in the first game of the season. The Wolves had been putting shots on Birmingham United’s goal all night but only two had made it past the goalie. Zak took aim and the ball landed in the back of the net. It didn’t give the team an edge in […]
Lady Kickers practiced taking shots on the net during their chilly Monday afternoon practice. While some made it and some went off to the side, the players made a mental note and continued on. ‘We are working on finishing,? said Coach Sarah Wasilk. She was having the girls work on it after they tied their […]
After six straight years of being denied of getting past the Quarterfinals, Clarkston hit the seventh try hard and came out ecstatic as they made it past the hurdle and onto the state semi-finals for Friday afternoon. As the buzzer sounded the players ran across the basketball court floor and were greeted by Coach Dan […]
With heavy hearts members of the 2009 varsity basketball team trudged their way to their locker room. They had just lost the semifinals to Kalamazoo Central, 58-44. While hopes to continue and compete in the finals were dashed, to be in the Spartan arena was a goal reached by players, the community, and Clarkston supporters. […]
As Clarkston traveled down its path to the state semifinals, three players stood out and led the team – Brandon Pokley, Matt Kamieniecki, and Tom Staton. Senior Pokley, not only was called one of the best shooters in the area but proved it during each game. Once he was passed the ball, he positioned himself […]
After six straight years of being denied at quarterfinals, Clarkston earned their ticket to semifinals as they beat Flint Northwestern. As the final buzzer sounded, players ran across the basketball court, greeted by Coach Dan Fife, Assistant Coach Eric Chambers and the rest of the team with hugs and celebration, beating the Wildcats, 70-67. ‘All […]