The summer kicked off with Independence Township Parks and Recreation Opening Day of Youth Baseball and Softball. It was a big ceremony as 83 teams walked in a parade from the soccer fields to the ballpark. James Seaton, a student at Clarkston Junior High School, played ‘The Star Spangled Banner? on his electric guitar after […]
Junior Dana Johns became a pole-vaulter for the girls varsity track team by a twist of fate. Her best friend was going to do it freshman year, but choose not to. Johns, who was taught by her how to pole vault, stepped up and said she would do it. ‘I went for support and ended […]
The Lady Wolves made history during the weekend by winning the MHSAA Division 1 Tennis State Championship for the first time. “There were a lot of tears, lots of happy tears,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Tennis Coach Becky Freeman. It was a team effort from all the members of the team as they rallied 27 […]
Paul Klemme is looking forward to sunny days this week as he heads to the MHSAA Division 4 Boys Golf Regionals at Westwynd Golf Course. The Clarkston resident’s team, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, took first place at the district tournament last week and Klemme had the third best score with a par of 78. But […]
Wolves’ fans watching the softball game at the top of the hill turned their heads just in time to see junior Matt Rodgers hit Avondale’s pitch in the bottom of the first inning. After the connection, the ball soared through the air to the left side of the field. As Avondale defenders in the outfield […]
The Lady Lacrossers pushed during the second half of the MHSAA Regional Semifinals on May 31. But it wasn’t enough and they lost 17-10 to Brighton. “I told them at the end of the game they have to lead off how they played the second half,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach Stephanie Dellinger. “Playing […]
The Wolves walked away proud after the early end to the baseball season to Hartland in the MHSAA Regional playoffs. “Our kids played hard,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach Phil Price. “They did things the right way. It is those things that makes it easier to live with. We aren’t second guessing ourselves. […]
Caitlyn Post is grabbing her hockey gear and heading to Missouri in the fall. The Clarkston High School senior, who graduated on June 6, received an athletic scholarship to play women’s hockey at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. “We are very happy to have Caitlyn attend Lindenwood University,” said Vince O’Mara, head coach. “As we […]
Lady Kickers finished their spring season on June 4 in the final round of MHSAA District playoffs. They lost to Rochester Adams, 5-0. The Lady Highlanders scored four goals in the first half and scored one more before the game concluded. The road to the final round of district playoffs began in Oxford on May […]
Lady Hitters stayed behind on the softball field for a last pep talk after Waterford Kettering walked away with the win and the MHSAA District title on June 4. The Clarkston Girls Varsity Softball team lost to the visitors, 6-2. “I would have liked to score more runs in the game,” said Don Peters, head […]