Oxford duo up for challenge

Oxford residents Maggie Barclay and Michelle Spisz made their way through the vineyards in Napa, Calif. on July 19. They had spent 19 weeks training and raising money to help their family members and others fighting digestive diseases in a half marathon for Team Challenge, a program of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. […]

Stronger after off-season

The Wolves suited up in Pink and Blue for their annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage for Football for a Cause. The Pink team gained a lead in the first quarter on Saturday during Clarkston’s annual scrimmage. Touchdowns from Tyler Scarlett and Derek Booker and two PATs by Brian Benway put the Pink squad 14-0 before the quarter […]

Athlete of the Week

Varsity Cheerleaders greeted football fans with big smiles on Saturday. While the girls are normally found close to the field during the season cheering the team and getting the crowd pumped – they were in the stadium during the boys? scrimmage. They could be found selling pink and light blue bracelets, saying ‘Clarkston Football Cure […]

Wolves fight cancer during annual scrimmage

Strength. Courage. Fighting spirit. The words are used not only to describe Clarkston’s gridiron gang but the people and families they represented as they took to the field for their annual Blue/Gold scrimmage on Saturday. Correction. The Wolves first annual Pink/Blue scrimmage for Football for a Cure to raise awareness and money for Karmanos Cancer […]

Wolfpack ready for season opener

Players from Clarkston’s gridiron gang walked off the practice field on Monday focused on the end result of the day’s session. The focus to beat Rochester Adams in the season opener this Friday. ‘It’s a dogfight,? said long-time Wolves? Head Coach Kurt Richardson about the tradition to play Adams at the beginning of the season. […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior quarterback Tyler Scarlett began his football career early. He joined the Clarkston Chiefs when he was in fourth grade and started out as a running back. It was a few years later he was drawn to the position he plays today for the Clarkston varsity football team. “I became a quarterback when someone got […]

Wolves kick off season with three wins

Senior Jake Ray sent the ball to the other side of the soccer field with four seconds remaining – killing Lapeer East’s opportunity to tie the game on Monday. Clarkston sealed their fate at the beginning of the second half scoring the only goal during their first home soccer game. Lapeer East kicked the ball […]

Spikers jump into action at annual tournament

Spikers showed off their skills at the West Bloomfield Invitational on Saturday. They remained undefeated against five teams until they headed off against Notre Dame Prep. They lost both sets 25-21. ‘It was one of the best starts we have had,? said Coach Kelly Avenall. Senior Jenna Coates had 69 digs and five aces for […]

Runners participate in Flint race for experience

Runners from the boys cross country team spent Saturday getting ready for the fall season to begin. They participated in the 32nd Annual Crim Race in Flint. ‘It wasn’t required for them to go,? said Coach Mike Taylor. ‘They had the option. The boys that went did pretty well. I was pleased.? Sophomore Adam Bruderick […]

Successful Rush

Varsity and JV football team players walked door-to-door throughout the neighborhoods. They had their paper bags ready and open to any donations the community had to give for the 12th Annual Rush for Food. Players from the freshmen team awaited at Lighthouse Emergency Services, off Sashabaw Road, to collect the bags from vehicles, sort and […]