No snow? No problem for skiers

The sunshine and 50 degrees forecasted last week did not slow deter the Clarkston Ski teams from beginning their season. They opened with their first wins – the boys team went 2-0 for the week. They beat Cranbrook, 14-25, and Detroit Country Day, 10-33. The girls team lost to Cranbrook, 12-24.5, and beat Detroit Country […]

Ladies back on the court

Lady Cagers were down four points and had 40 seconds to make a difference in their game at Avondale last Thursday. Christina Jokisch scored a three-point shot to close the gap. They were able to get the ball back into their possession and Delaney Kenny scored on both her two free throw opportunities. Avondale struck […]

Victory on ice

Defenseman Adam Larkin led Icers on Saturday as they defeated Rochester United, 8-0. Larkin scored a hat trick to give the Wolves a boost. “It is always good when a defenseman scores a hat trick,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Hockey Head Coach Bryan Krygier. “It was good to see Adam jump up in the play […]

A new cold war?

Lake Orion had something to prove when they went up against Clarkston Saturday. They proved their hockey prowess to their crosstown rivals in the first period. Less than four minutes into the game, Corbin Rainey made the first goal on a power play. Blaine Horn assisted Rainey on the point. Lake Orion’s next goal came […]

Athletes of the Week

The Varsity Pom Pon team danced their way into first place at the 17th Annual Palace Classic Championship Jan. 5. Their win allowed them to perform during halftime at the Detroit Pistons versus Celtics basketball game after the competition. ‘The girls and I were very excited!? said Coach Emily Jackson. The team has a long […]

Building up defense

The Lady Wolves were down 16 points at the beginning of their second half against Pontiac Northern, but they cut it down to four with four minutes left in the game. The drive didn’t last, though, and they lost 59-44. ‘We did some good things,? said Coach Tim Wasilk about Thursday’s game. ‘Pontiac Northern split […]

Lessons learned

Cagers won both of their games against Adams and Pontiac Central last week. Following a week where they had one win, and two losses, the team came back ready to show opponents the fiery of Wolves. In their game against Adams, they won 60-50. ‘We lost two straight, two tough losses.? said Coach Dan Fife. […]

Stars shine

he Junior Olympic Competitive Gymnastics team came home from their last competition with trophies and smiles. The gymnastics team from Stars & Stripes Gymnastics Academy in Clarkston participate in 10 competitions a year. Their last competition took them to Covington, Ky., for the U.S. Coaches? Spectacular, Jan. 18-20. The team came home with two first […]

Surprise visit from Afghanistan

Griffin Schroeder was just getting settled in Ms. Grasso’s class on Jan. 10 when Clarkston High School Assistant Principal Jeff Kosin knocked on the door. He stepped in followed by Lt. Col. Kurt Schroeder, his dad. It was a surprise since Griffin didn’t expect him home until the next day. After not seeing his dad […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

If you haven’t heard by now, Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted for a special election on May 8 for a $20 million bond. The special election comes with a price tag for $35,000 ? money the district could save by having the election in November. Not only do I appreciate trustees Susan Boatman, […]

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