Gabby Spindler and Erica Zentner threw their tennis balls up into the air and poised their rackets as they descended back down. They were practicing their serves on May 27 getting ready for the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals in Midland, June 4-5. ‘It’s going to be really tough,? said Spindler. ‘I am expecting everyone […]
Thirteen-year-old Nick Matich stood inside the circle at the OAA Mascot Invite on May 24. He rested the shot put close to his neck then went through the motions as he threw the heavy metal ball as far as he could. His longest distance of 42.7 feet broke the previous record for eighth grade at […]
Teammates Andrew Miller and Jon-Erik Avery have decided they are going to keep their blue color when they go to college in the fall. In front of friends, family and the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team they showed commitment to their respected colleges. Miller heads to Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. He joins a select group […]
Jack Kuczmanski sat down in front of the webcam and looked at the face on the computer screen, live from Denver. He introduced himself to Avi, the author sixth grade Advanced Language Arts classes at Sashabaw Middle School studied and were interviewing via Skype. Each student in Kristine Butcher and Anne Ortel’s classes had read […]
It’s been awhile since Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball team had their last district honor in 2006. The boys reclaimed the trophy after giving Fenton a fight on Saturday, 12-5. ‘It was a total team effort,? said senior Chris Mocerino. ‘We needed hits and we got them.? Fenton scored two runs in the top of the […]
Despite a busy week of final exams, picnics, prom and graduation, Phil Price has seen his seniors Chris Mocerino and Tyle Scarlett put their attention on the diamond. ‘It’s nice to see seniors really busting their butt and focus,? said the boys varsity baseball head coach. ‘It’s a tough time of the year. It’s nice […]
The Lady Kickers season ended Saturday night when they faced Rochester Adams in the last showdown in the district finals. The Highlanders moved past Clarkston’s fancy footwork to win the championship, 3-1. Saves by Demaree Wells and Wolves defense kept Adams out of the net for most of the first half. With 14:24 to go […]
After receiving their diplomas on Monday night three of Clarkston’s best are ready to embark on their next journey. The journey won’t take Jordan Clark, Bryan Haslinger and Jeff Dean too far ? all three plan to play football for Michigan universities. Clark heads off to Adrian College where he will play linebacker or defensive […]
The girls had Hartland where they wanted them, Saturday afternoon. Clarkston Girls Varsity Softball team had solidified their lead at the top of the fifth inning, 4-0. They had just one more inning to go then Clarkston would head on to play Fenton in the district finals. But Hartland had their own plans, and they […]
No matter how many times Jan Finney walks from the parking lot to Springfield Plains Elementary, she’s excited and ready for the day. Her morning ritual changed on May 27 when she was honored with Clarkston Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Award. “I was very honored,” said Finney. “I appreciate they were highlighting me, but […]