After a season of avoiding being stepped on by the giants of the OAA, Clarkston’s girls basketball team is ready to do some stomping of their own in districts. ‘With the schedule we played, we feel like we are ready to go for districts,? Clarkston Coach Tim Wasilk said. Clarkston finished 11-9 (6-6) on the […]
A dream is not always the same when it becomes reality, but Christopher Bradley’s career as athletic trainer at Clarkston High School is turning out just like he imagined. ‘I love it, working with the athletes and being in charge of rehab,? Bradley said. ‘When you get them back to playing to their full capabilities […]
The residence at 9420 Allen Road in Independence Township caught fire on Nov. 7 shortly after 8 a.m. After dousing the flames, firefighters on the scene determined a gas powered generator encased in a wooden box attached to the house was the blaze’s point of origin. The lone occupant and dog home at the time […]
Seeking to pay homage to Rosa Parks by attending the civil rights pioneer’s funeral, Clarkston alum (?05) and first year Denison University student Courtney Herring helped organize a group of 22 students to travel to Detroit for the Nov. 2 public laying to rest. ‘Being at the funeral helped me to further appreciate what Rosa […]
The final pieces of art for the Vincent Van Whoa show just need a few last whisker strokes. The public unveiling of artwork conceived by the therapeutic riding horses of O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles) is set for Nov. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Frames ‘n? Art at 5889 Dixie Road. An auction of […]
The question marks piled up around the Clarkston girls cross country team’s bid for a third straight state title prior to the MHSAA Division I championship race on Nov. 5 at the Michigan International Speedway. With the rest of the state catching up in terms of talent, a lead runner in senior Jenny Morgan, who […]
Though Lake Orion and Clarkston played for 48 minutes for the district championship on Nov. 4, the Dragons needed less than 30 seconds of the third quarter to wrest control of the game. ? With 8:39 left in the third quarter, the Dragons? David Wurst celebrated a 34-yard touchdown reception from Brad Hood; his team […]
Since the start of the swim season, Clarkston Coach Kenwyn Chock has maintained that junior Kandice Keen is a state level swimmer. Keen showed a flair for the dramatic in proving her coach right as she waited until the absolute last chance, which came during the OAA Division III meet, to qualify as an individual […]
The Clarkston offense hiccuped against No. 1 Southfield Lathrup on Nov. 3 as the Wolves lost 40-26. The Wolves anemic offense managed only two points in both the first and fourth quarters of the contest, dooming their upset bid. Lathrup’s Brittane Russell led all scorers with 13 points. Junior Chelsea Kouri spearheaded the Wolves efforts […]
At the onset of Clarkston and Utica Eisenhower’s opening round MHSAA district playoff game on Oct. 28, each side of Swinehart field pulsed with school spirit as the loyal and fervent fans readied themselves for a closely contested battle between two of the top football programs in Division I. By the end of the third […]