Lately I have been hearing voices. Conversations from the past and whispers from the future. The conversations make me smile now, looking back over the year and seven months or so during which I penned close to 500 articles while working for The Clarkston News. They bring me comfort as I do not just start […]
The only team to stop the Wolves down on the baseball diamond this year has been the Overcast High Raindrops. Amidst having two of their first two games rescheduled because of inclement weather, Clarkston starts the 2006 campaign at 2-0 (1-0). An early feather in the Wolves cap came on April 10, as Clarkston defeated […]
In respect to the good ship Clarkston sports, Athletic Director Dan Fife may be the captain, but Athletics Secretary Linda Walker is the wind in the program’s sails. While the coaches are in charge of fielding a team in their respective sports, Walker makes sure the Wolves have someone to play, and has done so […]
While Clarkston’s tennis team has not been forced to reschedule any matches due to persistent rains, the lack of practice time has hurt as the Wolves open the season 0-2. ‘You want to play more than you practice, but it would be nice to have a little of both,? Clarkston Coach Chaz Claus said. Clarkston […]
The Wolves golf team stumbled a bit on April 10 and lost 196-190 to Rochester High. ‘We didn’t play like we should have against Rochester,? Clarkston Coach Larry Sherrill said. The team’s record is now 1-1 on the season as on April 6 Clarkston defeated Lake Orion 185-207. ‘We played really well as a team […]
Stephanie Nagel’s idea of a wonderful job is one that includes watching sports ? having stepped into the head athletic trainer role at Clarkston High School she is in the right place. ‘You can’t really ask for better coaches or kids or parents,? Nagel said. Nagel replaced Christopher Bradley about a month ago when he […]
Like many members of the Clarkston varsity girls soccer team, Sarah Smith moved up from junior varsity team this year. There is one major differentiating factor though ? she will be coaching. Smith took over the CHS girls soccer program near the beginning of this school year and recently broke training camp for her first […]
Whether they are playing the fluffiest of creampuffs or the most ferocious of juggernauts, Clarkston Soccer Coach Sarah Smith wants her team to believe in their abilities on the field ? something she feels was lacking last week. The Wolves lost 2-0 to Stoney Creek on March 28, defeated Waterford Mott 7-1 on March 30 […]
Saginaw Arthur Hill’s run to the Class A state championship left Clarkston among those felled by the Lumberjacks as the Wolves lost 65-58 in a state quarterfinal contest played at Saginaw Valley State University on March 21. The Wolves did not go quietly as Clarkston trailed 57-55 with just under two minutes remaining in the […]
With a strong returning core of seniors and a fresh face at the helm Clarkston’s girls soccer team is looking to make waves. ‘Our seniors are going to be key for us this year,? first year Coach Sarah Smith said. Smith pointed to senior keeper Emily Pierce and senior defender Marie Timm to solidify the […]