Grapplers began last week taking down Waterford Kettering, posting wins in 10 match-ups. They finished a dual meet on Jan. 13, 46-19. ‘The guys wrestled well,? said Clarkston Wrestling Head Coach Joe DeGain. Raymond Wilkie (103), Jeff Sloney (130), Ty Foltz (135), Kyle Broughton (140) and Evan King (171) gave the team a boost in […]
Sophomore Megan Hastings led the Lady Wolves as they took down Southfielf-Lathrup in two overtime periods, ending the game, 50-48. ‘The girls gave a great effort,? said Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Tim Wasilk about the Jan. 12 game. ‘They executed our game plan and played extremely well on both sides of the floor. It was […]
It was the dunk heard around Clarkston as Tyler Scarlett reached up and put the ball through the basket. Clarkston fans whistled, cheered and clapped for the senior’s moment in the 51-40 win over West Bloomfield last Friday. Long-time Wolves Boys Basketball Coach was excited to see Scarlett make the play. ‘Scarlett, for two years, […]
Senior Matt Deitz doesn’t let anything interfere with his thinking – not even being ranked in first place in the 140-pound weight class in Division 1. ‘It’s pretty good,? he said about the accomplishment. He admitted it’s not something he thinks about as he prepares for a meet or steps onto the mat. ‘It doesn’t […]
Springfield Plains Elementary third-graders marched down the halls to the school cafeteria, Jan. 14, hoping they earned enough medals for promotion from cadet to soldier in General Wolfie’s Challenge. The challenge was led by juniors and seniors from Clarkston High School’s LEAD program, as part of their annual Elementary Leadership Training Conferences. “We spent months […]
Second-grader Marshall Dwire stepped behind the microphone and read the title on his piece, ‘My Annoying Sister.? Dwire began to read his poem and described, detailed and rhythmic, his sibling to the audience at Pine Knob’s Poetry Coffeehouse last Thursday. He received cheers and laughter from the listeners – as did the other students who […]
The Clarkston High School football program has a time-honored tradition before they begin each season – they go into the community and give back. The program was recognized and received the Steve Spicer Memorial Leadership Award. Kurt Richardson, Wolves Varsity Head Football Coach, accepted the award on behalf of the program on Friday in Battle […]
After hearing about a audio essay contest while she was in history class, Brooke Huisman knew she wanted to give it a try. ‘It sounded like the right opportunity,? she said. ‘So I decided to go for it.? The essay was the winner for the contest the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Michigan in Oakland County […]
Clarkston students filled Clarkston High School with music, Jan. 14, during Orchestra Night, performing a mix of classics and modern hits. Orchestras from Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High and the high school played during the night.
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The boys varsity bowling team finished in third during the Oakland County tournament during the weekend. ‘The guys did very well,? said Coach Rodney Pierson. ‘The team really came together and Chris Benedict and Mike Stonicki really stepped up.? Nick Cooper placed second in the top 25 individuals […]