A Clarkston High School sports patriarch is gone but his spirit lives on in his son, Coach Dan Fife and the Wolves basketball team. Prior to the game the Wolves heard the news one of their loyal fans, Victor “Pap” Fife, Coach Dan Fife’s dad, passed away earlier in the day, Feb. 22. Cagers, who […]
Three grapplers are getting ready to take on familiar and new foes this week at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Seniors Nick Vandermeer (152), Chris Calvano (189), and Adam Myers (215) qualified in the MHSAA Individual Regionals, Feb. 16. “It’s going to be fun,” Vandermeer smiled. “It’s definitely the […]
When the excitement in the gym settled last Thursday night, the Lady Wolves finished the regular season defeating Pontiac, 58-29. With the win they claimed the OAA Red league championship for the second consecutive year and finished undefeated in the league, 14-0. ‘I am really proud of them,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Tim […]
Lady Cagers took the court by storm this season, going undefeated. The Clarkston Girls Freshman basketball team opened with a 40-9 win over Davison in their season opener, Nov. 30, and followed it up with a close win over Lake Orion, 29-28, on Dec. 4. They would beat Lake Orion in another close match in […]
Nick Vandermeer flipped opponent Jordan Atienza from Livonia Franklin onto his back 4 minutes, 17 seconds into the match and it was over. The Clarkston High School senior won the 2013 state title in the 152-pound weight class at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Saturday. “He had one of the toughest weight classes in the […]
Lady Cagers are making their third consecutive trip to the MHSAA Regional playoffs this week. They sealed the deal after claiming their third district championship from Oxford last Friday for a 36-17 win. It is the second district championship the Davenport sisters, senior Erin and sophomore Erika, have fought for together. ‘I love it,? Erika […]
The tide had turned as Cagers went into their final quarter against North Farmington in their last home game for the season. The Raiders slowly gained on the Wolves lead and with 80 seconds left in the game had gotten within two points after scoring a 3-pointer. Senior Dylan Hancook passed the basketball inside to […]
The Wolves held onto the lead with 1:09 left in the MHSAA District Semifinals against Romeo last Wednesday with a 48-45 score. The Bulldogs turned it around within the small amount of time to score seven points, winning the game 52-48 and ending Clarkston’s season. ‘I am disappointed for the kids. I thought going into […]
For senior Danielle Hopkins, her last season with the Clarkston Girls Varsity Bowling team was filled with memories and close bonds with her teammates. ‘Our team had a lot of good chemistry,? she said. ‘It was nice to see everyone transition and grow because we had a lot of new people who started this year. […]
Icers finished their season to Lake Orion in the MHSAA Pre-Regionals, Feb. 26, 5-3. The Wolves opened the game with the lead off a power play goal by junior Jacob LaPorte off an assist from junior Garrett Polish and senior Adam Johns. “We played a good first period,” said Clarkston Varsity Hockey Head Coach Bryan […]