One last run around the bases

Megan Hastings played her last softball game as she represented the Clarkston Lady Wolves at the 2012 Michigan Division 1 All-State/All-Star Softball game, July 18. “It was pretty cool and exciting,” she said. “It was a honor to be picked and to start the game, too.” Her team lost 12-3 but it was still a […]

Season kicks off Saturday

Kickers hit the grassy field behind Clarkston High School to warm up and get deep into practice on Monday afternoon. They have a big week ahead of them as they open the season on Saturday when they head to Traverse City to take on three teams, Traverse City West, Traverse City Central, and Petoskey “TC […]

Athlete of the Week

Adam Gohl was surprised when he received a phone call from Lawrence Technological University. They called in June and offered him a scholarship to be their goalie on the lacrosse team. “I didn’t know the smaller schools could give scholarships,” he said. “I am pretty excited to keep playing lacrosse.” “It came from nowhere,” said […]

Scrimmage for a cause

Gridiron heroes began a new time-honored tradition four years ago when they turned their pre-season scrimmage into something bigger. They turned it into Football for a Cure. As money was being raised for McLaren Breast Center and McLaren Cancer Institute – Clarkston, the boys donned blue and pink jerseys with each play and score honoring […]

Countdown to Wolves? opener

The bleachers are empty now as the gridiron heroes prepare for this Friday’s home opener against Rochester Adams when it will be packed with blue and gold. “It is always a tough opener,” said Kurt Richardson, beginning his 26th season as head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Football team. “Adams is always well coached. […]

Three Wolfpacks start their journey this week

The first full week of practice is done for three Clarkston teams as they head into they first round of competitions for the fall season. Spikers come back from last year’s Final Four finish with excitement as they headed into the Fenton Quad on Monday, the Mercy Showcase on Wednesday and a tournament in Marysville […]

Wolves score seven goals in their first tournament

Kickers added their first set of wins to the new season while they were in Traverse City on Saturday. They beat Traverse City Central, 3-1, and Petoskey, 2-0. They lost to Traverse City West, 3-2. Aiding with goals were Joey DeFinis, Jordan Kieft and Ben Snider. “Against Central we played really well,” said Clarkston Boys […]

Time for a Wolf gold rush

Don’t know what to wear to the Wolves’ home opener on Friday? Don’t worry! Custom Threads and Sports has you covered with bright yellow Clarkston Football T-shirts. “It’s something for the fans to wear,” said Matt McCord, a 2009 Clarkston High School grad. “Something for the students as well to support their team. They can […]

Touchdown for Lighthouse

Five football players cheered from the black Yukon in the line of vehicles in the Lighthouse Emergency Services parking lot. The team of Eric Eberle, Jay Wright, Kas Waitku, Joe Popp and Alex Peck found out a sealed envelope left at one of the houses in the neighborhood they went to for the 15th Annual […]

Clarkston schools bristle over state designation

Under the State of Michigan’s new school ranking system, three Clarkston schools need extra attention, but school officials say Clarkston kids get enough attention as it is. “I don’t see this as a good thing for Clarkston ? I see it as very arbitrary,” said Clarkston Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “I see it as giving […]

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