Round one is in the bag, but not easily. Waterford Kettering’s cagers were ready for Clarkston, keeping them behind for the first half of the game. But the Wolves prevailed and won the first round of districts, 39-31. ‘They played well, they outsmarted us,? said Clarkston coach Dan Fife. ‘We were fortunate to win. In […]
Jordan Zendejas jumped into the swimming pool with the rest of his teammates Friday night in celebration of winning their OAA II league meet. Clarkston took first place after scoring 345 points after three days of competition. For Zendejas, the night brought a personal victory. He set a new pool record for one meter diving. […]
Clarkston Junior High School students were still helping load the U.S. Army HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) when another few boxes were dropped of for Operation Homefront. The second hour Advanced International Baccalaureate class ran a food drive for the organization. Operation Homefront assists military families during difficult financial times by providing food and […]
Technology and construction constitute more than half of the proposed $23.1 million capital needs list under consideration for Clarkston schools. Building construction projects would cost $6.3 million, with $8.5 million for technology. The needs list also includes $4.4 million for site development, $917,000 for furnishings and equipment, $500,000 for security, and $309,000 for instrumental music. […]
Icers learned a hard lesson on the rink in their opening game of their Thanksgiving Showcase when they lost in the third period to South Lyon Unified, 8-6. “The first two periods we played well,” said Clarkston Varsity Hockey Coach Bryan Krygier. “The third period we gave the game away.” Junior Adam Larkin set the […]
Spikers rewrote the history books during their 2011 fall season – making it into the Final Four in the run for the MHSAA Volleyball State Championship. Their run at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek ended to Lake Orion, Nov. 17 but their journey was spectacular. They won the OAA Red league, their fifth consecutive […]
Cagers continue their strong hold on to their sixth place position in the state after two back-to-back wins. The wins brought their record to 16-2. Clarkston beat Southfield-Lathrup, 73-66. Julius Porter was 15-16 on free throws, which helped lead to his high score of 23 points throughout the game. Brandon Pokley was next and added […]
Clarkston Community Schools bus drivers are anxiously preparing for their 8th Annual Stuff-a-Bus, set for this Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. “It would be great to fill the bus again,” said Tammy Layton, bus driver. “We have been able to do it every year even with the economic problems.” Layton began the event eight […]
Alexandra Perrino is ready for her fourth season on Oakland University’s varsity softball team. During her time with the Grizzlies, she has played 141 games. Her positions have included third base, first base and designated hitter. During her last season, Perrino led the infielders with a fielding percentage of .995. Currently, she starts at first […]
An 11 point lead into the last quarter wasn’t enough to keep Clarkston’s Lady Cagers in the hunt. ‘We didn’t shoot the ball well and didn’t get the job done in the fourth quarter,? said Clarkston coach Tim Wasilk. The Wolves ended their season Monday after losing to Oxford in the district playoffs, 35-33. The […]