Ramos brothers top in the nation and the state

Brothers Dominick and Andrew Ramos pedaled past their competitors and to the end of the track. Both finished in third place in their respective age group against riders from all over the United States during the National NBL Grand Championship Race, Dominick for 12-year-olds and Andrew for 10-year-olds. “I was excited,” said Andrew, a student […]

Lady Wolves block Davison and Flushing from Regional title

Spikers were back to work on Monday afternoon practicing with lots of energy for their game against Farmington Hills Mercy. The Lady Wolves claimed their first Regional title since 1976 on Thursday night when they beat Flushing, 3-1. “It was a big night for us and the program,” said Coach Kelly Avenall. “It was definitely […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Congratulations to the Clarkston High School Girls Varsity Volleyball team for bringing home the MHSAA Regional trophy. I knew you, Lady Wolves were going to beat Davison and Flushing for it. I wish I had a happier ending for the rest of the season but I don’t. In the finals, one team goes on and […]

Different name, same game

The name has changed but the friendly, out-going service is remaining the same at Nissan of Clarkston. The car dealership, located off of Dixie Highway and I-75, in Springfield Township is now part of the Serra Automotive family. “Our customers can expect more of the same service we had when we were Saturn,” said Tom […]

Fresh look at Lady Wolves field

Spring might seem far away but when it comes the softball fields at Clarkston High School will be ready to go after their recent touches. Don Peters, Girls Varsity Softball Head Coach, noticed a few things needing improvement to the dugouts and around the field. “All I did was throw out the idea,” he said, […]

Wolves rally leads to first OAA Red win

Goalie Troy Fasseel shifted and blocked Birmingham Unified from scoring on their shot. The clock continued to count down the last 17 seconds in the second period. Brad Pizzey hustled to the puck before Birmingham Unified tried to break the 2-2 tie on Thursday night. Clarkston was able to keep at bay in the final […]

Lady Wolves finish their last set

Spikers closed their season after they lost in the fourth game to Farmington Hills Mercy in the Class A Quarterfinals on Nov. 16. “There was a little bit of disappointment,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall. “Now after digesting it we had an amazing season.” The team finished as OAA Red champions, took […]

Athlete of the Week

Ty Gallagher is heading to Ford Field in Detroit for the NFL’s Pass, Punt & Kick State Championship on Dec. 5. The second-grader from Independence Elementary started in September competing in the 6-7 year-old division. He won the first round at the regional competition in West Bloomfield sending him to the sectional competition in Dearborn. […]

Fast ForWord program works wonders, school officials say

Staci Puzio, along with North Sashabaw Elementary Principal Debra Latozas and Renaissance High School Principal Billie Pambid, updated Clarkston School Board on Fast ForWord program, Nov. 22. Since September 2009, 647 students have used the program, with 349 at the elementary level and 298 at secondary. Students gain an average of four months to a […]

Athlete of the Week

Standing just over six feet, junior Stephanie Marani has a presence on the volleyball court. Her quick reactions led to her breaking a 17-year-old blocking record for the Clarkston Girls Varsity Volleyball team of 132 blocks. She ended her season with 174 blocks, seven were from the team’s last game in the quarterfinals against Farmington […]