Clarkston sinks first win in season opener

Senior Max Collins grabbed the basketball off Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep’s rebound and headed down the court. He positioned himself behind the 3-point line and threw the ball towards the rim, sinking it and bringing Clarkston into the lead in the second period. The intensity heightened and the boys held onto the lead to […]

Clarkston sinks first win in season opener

Senior Max Collins grabbed the basketball off Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep’s rebound and headed down the court. He positioned himself behind the 3-point line and threw the ball towards the rim, sinking it and bringing Clarkston into the lead in the second period. The intensity heightened and the boys held onto the lead to […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Austin Morse took a chance with two and a half minutes left in the game. He hit the puck and it snuck behind Farmington’s goalie and tied the score in the OAA league game on Thursday night, 3-3. “He is playing well,” said Clarkston Boys Ice Hockey Coach Bryan Krygier. “He has been pretty […]

Defense keeps opponents at bay

Lady Cagers outscored their hosts Troy-Athens in the last quarter in Friday’s game by three points. But the Lady Redhawks? lead in the first half worked to their benefit as they beat Clarkston, 45-42. “Our depth wore into their lack of depth,” said Lady Wolves Varsity Basketball Coach Tim Wasilk. “We just didn’t make the […]

Icers find way past Farmington teams

The puck rebounded and Brad Pizzey skated taking a shot as he swept past the net and the goalie. He stopped at the wall with his hands up in victory – he had just tied the score against Farmington on Dec. 9. The boys kept the momentum finishing the OAA Red game with a 3-3 […]

Grapplers ready for Oakland County meet

Jeff Sloney had a gleam in his eye as he quickly moved forward towards Oxford’s Noah Cantera. Sloney added points to his score against his 130-pound opponent on Dec. 8, and attempted to take Cantera down. After three sets Sloney settled for a major decision win, 12-4 and took Clarkston’s previous zero on the scoreboard […]

Let’s go Blue!

The Clarkston Girls Varsity Competitive Cheer team made their first appearance for the winter season. They cheered and performed their routine during the Boys Varsity Basketball team’s season opener against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep. Missed it? Next home game is Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 when the boys host Oak Park.

Special gifts at Charity Craft Night

Still searching for the perfect present this holiday or doing last minute shopping? Check out Charity Craft Night. The event is Friday, besides finding presents for family and friends from different vendors, it is also a fundraiser for a mission trip. For local moms, Shelley Schafer, Danette Meny, Alysia Medema and Melanie Traver are traveling […]

Learning to serve others

Students entered Clarkston Junior High School and headed towards the cafeteria for breakfast. The Junior Optimists, working with leadership students and teachers, offered cereal, muffins and bagels for the low price of $1 each from Dec. 7-9. “We are raising money for the poor families in our school,” said Junior Optimist President Jenny Lussenhop, taking […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

As I counted down the exits on Sunday night I found myself thinking “why am I out here?” My answer came in two parts – I am out on the road because of necessity and I have driven in worse. Hasn’t every Michigander driven in worse? I know I have during a blizzard in Winter […]