Success in season opener

Lady Kickers made each of their shots count in their season opener against Farmington, March 26. They made three shots on the goal – sinking each one to win the game, 3-1. ‘We did a good job of capitalizing on our opportunities in front of the net,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Sarah […]

Athlete of the Week

When Sydney VanBuskirk of Clarkston was told by longtime instructors she was at the end of the line in gymnastics, she believed it. “I believed them because I was with them for so long,? she frowned. ‘I believed what they had to say about me and to me. I just wanted to give up.? But […]

Lady Lacrossers open season with a bang

The Lady Wolves headed into their spring break vacation with smiles on their faces. They finished their third game of the week with a 16-5 win over Swartz Creek on March 28, putting their record 3-0. ‘The game was good,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Daneen Kincaid. The Lady Wolves grabbed the lead […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Here is one thing I remember from my grade school days – if March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb. And vice versa. April showers bring May flowers. Or, just forget about it. It’s Michigan. The weather will do anything it wants to do including prolonging the spring sports season. […]

Kids in service

A decade ago, Independence Elementary held their first Serving Our Community Kids Style (S.O.C.K.S.) Day to help the community and make a difference. Ten years later it’s still going strong as the entire school spent last Thursday morning busily working on their donations. “It’s nice to see the passion it invokes,” said parent Kim Viazanko, […]

Skiiers make lasting impression at season’s end

The Wolves have made a lasting impression for the last three years at the MHSAA Boys Skiing State Finals at Boyne Mountain, Feb. 24. They finished in second place this season, scoring 74 points. “It wasn’t what we were shooting for but it was a great season,” said Clarkston Boys Ski Coach Mike Foyteck. “It […]

Hitting it off with first victory

While the cold spring had many sports cancelling events, the Clarkston Girls Varsity Tennis team stayed inside at Deer Lake Athletic Club as they hosted their first tournament last Friday. They finished the Deer Lake Tournament in first place with 11 points. Port Huron Northern took second with ten points and Mercy, third with six […]

Perfect GPA now needs 5.0 for some students

A 4.0 isn’t perfect anymore at Clarkston High School. For that, students’ grade point averages have to go up to five. “It is a good thing for our students,” said Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “I think it will encourage more kids to take tougher classes.” “I think it is a really good […]

Springing into new season

Wolves are preparing for their first competition after practicing in their spring sports for the past week. The Lady Wolves soccer teams are up first as they host Waterford Mott on Thursday at Clarkston High School. It is the first game for both teams in the season. “I am excited and looking forward to it,” […]

Cagers? heartbreaker

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 […]

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