Eighth grader Faith Lieder competed with wrestlers around the country, taking fifth place. She participated in the United States Girls Wrestling Association’s National Girls Wrestling Tournament. The event took place March 29-30 in Livonia. At the tournament, Lieder joined girls ranging from 5-25 years old. She ended the tournament with a 3-2 record, giving her […]
Abby Haelewyn of Stoney Creek kicked in a goal less than six minutes into their game Friday against Clarkston. It was enough. ‘We faced a good team and we competed with them and I am really proud of them for that,? said Clarkston coach Sarah Wasilk. ‘They were much more disciplined, controlled and aggressive – […]
The long winter made it a challenge for golfers to get on the green to practice for the upcoming spring season.. On Thursday, golfers proved the winter didn’t slowed them down. During their OAA Division Red Tournament, Clarkston’s varsity team placed third with a score of 313. Individual medalists for the Wolves were Tom Ronk […]
Girls hit the mound this week to repeat their success from last year. A goal for girls varsity softball is to win districts again. Last year the team took first place at districts for the first time in three years. They lost to Birmingham Seaholm by one point in their regional game, 4-3. It ended […]
The varsity girls huddled together after the game, threw up their lacrosse sticks and thanked Hartland, officials, and fans for a great game. They lost their season opener to Hartland, 11-7, but during the game worked hard to prove they were ready for their new season. ‘It was pretty impressive,? said Clarkston coach Kaitlyn Sitar. […]
A windy, chilly Tuesday night did not keep the track teams from competing in their first meet of the season. Looking to repeat another championship win this year, Clarkston girls won the meet against West Bloomfield, 71-48. The boys team lost, 73-46. ‘It was a good start to the track season,? said girls coach John […]
After a year and a half break, the tennis team is back, playing in their first spring season. ‘Playing in the fall, the team didn’t have to begin the season in the wet and coldness of the beginning of spring,? said Clarkston coach Craig Judd. The weather didn’t effect their first game against Troy-Athens last […]
The long winter is over, so snow wasn’t a problem at the Lady Kickers opening game. Instead, they faced an hour-long delay on account of lightning. Officials allowed the teams to play, but cut each half by 10 minutes. Clarkston took to the field and fought through the downpour, but fell to Utica Stevenson, 3-0. […]
The Clarkston Grizzlies ended their season March 17 with a grand finale. The traveling basketball team won their championship game of the playoffs against Flint-based Custom Lawn Care, 46-40. “It was pretty cool,” said Chance Huth. “It was a revenge for us. We have played Custom Lawn Care before in finals and lost to them.” […]
Jumps, spins, and dance patterns are just a part of figure skating. Timing it in perfect unison with a team of other skaters makes it synchronized skating. Clarkston residents Kylee Haase, Anna Moloney and Brittany Lee train with Evolution, a synchronized skating program at Detroit Skate Club. Evolution has seven different levels of teams: Beginner, […]