GRAND BLANC, MI – Lunchtime at Grand Blanc High School has its own resident street performer. Xaviar McDonald, a Michigan State Yo-Yo competition champion, uses the time to practice his routine daily.

GRAND BLANC, MI -- Xaviar McDonald’s backpack looks like any typical high schooler’s backpack – two straps, worn in and eternally filled with pounds of binders and homework. But on most days his ...

Ask Jacob Cross to "walk the dog" or "rock the baby" and he'll quickly move into action. Just don't expect him to reach for a leash or cradle. We're talking yo-yo tricks here, not family tasks. The 15 ...