Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

You have to give a big kudos to Clarkston Athletics and the coaches – when they know a rule was broken they immediately call Michigan High School Athletic Association and the athletic offices of the teams involved. The Clarkston High School Boys Varsity Football went from a 3-0 to a 1-2 record this week. One […]

New principal welcomed at North Sashabaw

When Tara Ouellette pictured her ideal job and dream community, she envisioned Clarkston Community Schools. “I always knew Clarkston was a wonderful community,” she said, explaining both she and her husband grew up in Rochester and have friends and family in Clarkston. Then, she saw the posting for a principal for North Sashabaw Elementary and […]

Injuries don’t sideline team

Injuries kept five girls from playing against Farmington High School. But that didn’t bring the rest of the Clarkston’s girls varsity soccer team from scoring two goals and staying in the game, finishing with a tie. ‘I think they knew their backs were against the wall a little bit with us having so many players […]

Lacrosse uses losses to find their footing

Julian Rob struck first in Clarkston Lacrosse’s game against Notre Dame, but the Wolves couldn’t hold off the Irish. Clarkston fell in their first two games of the season, to Notre Dame, 8-4, and Seaholm High School, 11-4. ‘We are getting better from our last game and where we started off in the season,? said […]

Athlete of the Week

Eighth grader Faith Lieder competed with wrestlers around the country, taking fifth place. She participated in the United States Girls Wrestling Association’s National Girls Wrestling Tournament. The event took place March 29-30 in Livonia. At the tournament, Lieder joined girls ranging from 5-25 years old. She ended the tournament with a 3-2 record, giving her […]

Looking for their first win

Abby Haelewyn of Stoney Creek kicked in a goal less than six minutes into their game Friday against Clarkston. It was enough. ‘We faced a good team and we competed with them and I am really proud of them for that,? said Clarkston coach Sarah Wasilk. ‘They were much more disciplined, controlled and aggressive – […]

Time to tee off

The long winter made it a challenge for golfers to get on the green to practice for the upcoming spring season.. On Thursday, golfers proved the winter didn’t slowed them down. During their OAA Division Red Tournament, Clarkston’s varsity team placed third with a score of 313. Individual medalists for the Wolves were Tom Ronk […]

Girls softball hopes for smashing season

Girls hit the mound this week to repeat their success from last year. A goal for girls varsity softball is to win districts again. Last year the team took first place at districts for the first time in three years. They lost to Birmingham Seaholm by one point in their regional game, 4-3. It ended […]

Girls show strong spirit on the field

The varsity girls huddled together after the game, threw up their lacrosse sticks and thanked Hartland, officials, and fans for a great game. They lost their season opener to Hartland, 11-7, but during the game worked hard to prove they were ready for their new season. ‘It was pretty impressive,? said Clarkston coach Kaitlyn Sitar. […]

Runners split season start

A windy, chilly Tuesday night did not keep the track teams from competing in their first meet of the season. Looking to repeat another championship win this year, Clarkston girls won the meet against West Bloomfield, 71-48. The boys team lost, 73-46. ‘It was a good start to the track season,? said girls coach John […]

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