Senior guard Nick Tatu was on a shooting streak against Troy on Feb. 7, scoring a new personal record of 47 points. Out of his shooting, he scored 12 three-pointers, breaking the school record. “It was outstanding,” said Dan Fife, Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball head coach. “He had to work a lot harder for his […]
Kyle Inch hit the pool before his winter season on the Clarkston Boys Swim team, wanting to be in shape and ready when it began. The preparation has worked – he qualified for the MHSAA State Finals, March 9-10, in 500-yard freestyle and the 400-yard freestyle relay with teammates Steven Nelson, Zach Rabideau and Eric […]
The road to finals continues as grapplers move on to the MHSAA Regional tournament this week. The Clarkston Varsity Wrestling team opened the week by capturing the MHSAA District crown after defeating Waterford Kettering, 58-15. “We beat them by more than we did last year,” said senior Ethan Frick. “It means we are improving.” “It […]
Freshman Luke Brandel put a halt on his wrestling season after going to a heart screening held by Clarkston High School and Beaumont Health System, Jan. 21. He was diagnosted with Wolff-Parkingson-White syndrome, called WDW. “Usually you have one path for your electrical currents for your heart beating,” Brandel explained. “I have an extra one […]
Cagers were preparing for another round of games while their classmates were out on Monday for mid-winter break. It had been at least a week since they played their last game, a quick-paced, thrilling win over Pontiac to tie for the OAA Red league title. “It was an old-fashioned game between Clarkston and Pontiac,” said […]
Having an abnormal winter can slow some down on the slopes – but not Clarkston. Both ski teams finished last week in the top three at MHSAA Division 1 Regionals. The boys finished in first place with 45.5 points at Pine Knob Ski Resort last Thursday, ahead of Lake Orion, in second place, and Grand […]
Last Friday was marked with memories and hugs as the Lady Cager seniors defeated Stoney Creek in their last home game of the season, 39-27. “We played really well tonight,” said senior Anna Manilla. “They are a solid offensive team and Gabby (Yurik) is a really good shooter. We played a solid defense and pushed […]
When the six minutes were done for junior Chris Calvano and senior Scott DeVos claimed championship titles in their respective weight classes at the MHSAA Individual Regionals, Saturday. Nine from the Clarkston Varsity Wrestling team went to the tournament and five qualified to go to the state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills next […]
Thursday night brought disappointments to the Lady Cagers and Boys swim team. The Varsity Ladies lost their game with Southfield-Lathrup, 41-14. “Lathrup competed hard and had a good game plan,” said Coach Tim Wasilk. Going into their two games next week, Wasilk and the team feel optimistic. “Going against tough teams, makes you better,” said […]
Folks are fired up about last week’s school board meeting, which ended with a lawyer addressing Clarkston School Board members on what to say and when. “As an American this makes me mad as hell,” said Michael Powell of Independence Township. “Tell me this isn’t a violation of all board members Constitutional rights.” Board President […]