Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

It’s a tough economy, so tough even Santa Claus took a hit. Who is going to help the man in red out for the season? You don’t have to go to far to find them – you may have even passed them while shopping throughout downtown or the community. Actually there are so many helpers […]

Lady Wolves focus on strengths going into league play

Sophomore Megan Hastings held her position and let go of the ball, putting it into the basket for three points in the final quarter. The field goal set the momentum as Girls Varsity Basketball took on Waterford Mott in non-league play. They weren’t able to do it as the Lady Corsairs blocked them out, ending […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Dakota Bender left Troy-Athens football field on Nov. 21 knowing he could look back at one day and say he helped Clarkston make it to their third semi-final playoff appearance. The Wolves Varsity football team lost the game to Sterling Heights Stevenson, 37-35. The running back assisted the team during the winning season by […]

Pinning a great start

Seniors Matt Deitz and Naron McDougal led the Wolves attack in the varsity wrestling team’s first dual meet win in the season. Both pinned foes from Goodrich and Grand Blanc last Wednesday. McDougal (152) set the pace for the boys going first against Goodrich and pinning his competition with four seconds to go in the […]

Boys howling to go in C-Town

Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team lost nine seniors last year after making it to MHSAA Semi-final playoffs, but it’s not a rebuilding year. ‘It’s a maintaining year,? said Dan Fife, beginning his 27th year as head coach. Seniors Matt Kamieniecki and Tyler Scarlett are back, as well as Jordan Clark, Max Collins, Matt Dellinger and […]

Athlete of the Week

Seven-year-old Madison Mitchell took home seven awards from the Michigan Hunter-Jumper Association for her 2009 season. ‘She competes against kids older than herself so it’s neat she won,? said mom, Jill. Madison was excited and happy as she accepted her awards for Champion Short Stirrup Equitation Flat, Champion Short Stirrup Pony Hunter, Champion Novice Pony […]

One for the win column

Freshman Delaney Kenny stood at the line as the scoreboard remained frozen at six seconds remaining in overtime. Kenny threw the basketball and sunk the one point the Lady Wolves needed to take their first win, 46-45. ‘Our defense pretty much won the game and our offense came from our defense,? said sophomore Megan Hastings. […]

Set for holiday play

Senior Adam Frank kept his team in the game when he scored a power play goal in the second period on Saturday. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s held onto their lead, but the goal kept the Wolves from losing a shut-out game, 7-1. ‘We were a little bit unevenly matched,? said Clarkston Hockey Head Coach Bryan […]

Cagers learn from first loss

Senior Matt Kamieniecki led the pack of Wolves as they went against Detroit Henry Ford on Saturday. He posted 16 points for the night but the end result was in Henry Ford’s favor as Clarkston lost, 45-44. ‘Honestly it was a game we should have won,? said Wolves Varsity Basketball Head Coach Dan Fife. ‘I […]

Taking down challengers

Grapplers took over Herm Wilkinson Classic in Howell placing in ten weight classes on Saturday. The team took second place behind Saginaw Swan Valley. Howell finished third and Durand rounded off the top four. Jeff Sloney (130) went undefeated in his four matches and took first place. Raymond Wilkie (103) stood out for during the […]