(11/18/2017) Clarkston and West Bloomfield set to compete for the Division 1 State Championship, (11/15/2017) The D Zone's predictions and breakdown of Division 1 - Round 4, (11/12/2017) The D Zone predicts the Clarkston vs. Detroit Catholic Central game, (11/12/2017) Saturday, Division 1 Round 3 2017 Playoffs Recap, Clarkston has comeback win, (11/10/2017) For Division 1 The D Zone takes a look at the State Finals history for the remaining teams, (11/08/2017) The D Zone predicts the Clarkston vs. West Ottawa game, (11/07/2017) The D Zone predicts the Clarkston vs. West Ottawa & Canton vs. Catholic Central game, (11/04/2017) Nothing Clarkston RB Josh Cantu can't do in 28-0 win over Davison in District Final, (10/31/2017) The D Zone predicts the Rockford vs. West Ottawa & Clarkston vs. Davison game, (10/31/2017) Division 1 Predictions for Round 2 / Overview, (10/27/2017) Clarkston sets offensive tone of first play of the game, cruises to 37-7 win over GB, (10/27/2017) The D Zone predicts the Grand Blanc vs. Clarkston game, (10/19/2017) Clarkston 2018 LB/RB Zach Scott visits DII Program on 10/21/2017, (10/07/2017) #15 Rochester Adams holds off comeback attempt from #11 Clarkston, (09/30/2017) Clarkston 2018 OL/LS Noah Nicklin visits DII Program on 9/30/2017, (09/27/2017) Clarkston 2018 RB/CB Michael Fluegel was offered by Columbia, (09/11/2017) Week 3 2017 OAA Football Rankings, (09/11/2017) Week 3 2017 Division 1 Michigan Football Rankings, (01/25/2014) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle is visiting Michigan State on 01/25/2014, (01/08/2014) Clarkston 2014 WR Caine Watlington has committed to Air Force Falcons, (09/07/2013) Clarkston 2014 WR Caine Watlington is visiting Kent State on 09/07/2013, (08/12/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes has committed to Kent State, (06/22/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle has committed to Michigan State, (06/19/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Michigan State, (05/29/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Illinois, (05/22/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Ball State, (05/21/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Akron, (05/13/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Cincinnati, (05/09/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Old Dominion, (04/30/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Buffalo, (04/25/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Eastern Michigan, (04/20/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Northern Illinois on 04/20/2013, (04/19/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes was offered by Toledo, (04/13/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Northern Illinois, (04/05/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Kent State on 04/05/2013, (04/04/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle is visiting Michigan on 04/04/2013, (03/30/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Cincinnati on 03/30/2013, (03/23/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Western Michigan, (03/19/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Ohio, (03/18/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes was offered by Kent State, (03/16/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Kent State on 03/16/2013, (02/23/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Toledo, (02/23/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Toledo on 02/23/2013, (02/22/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Central Michigan, (02/16/2013) Clarkston 2014 OG David Beedle was offered by Bowling Green State, (01/26/2013) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Toledo on 01/26/2013, (11/24/2012) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Penn State on 11/24/2012, (11/03/2012) Clarkston 2014 WR Caine Watlington is visiting Buffalo on 11/03/2012, (11/03/2012) Clarkston 2014 K Shane Hynes is visiting Buffalo on 11/03/2012, Clarkston 2023 OG/DT Cole Dellinger (Michigan State commit) full game highlights vs. Rochester Adams, Clarkston 2023 WR/S Kohl Jarvis full game highlights vs. Rochester Adams, Clarkston 2024 LB/OG Nick Waszczenko full game highlights vs. Rochester Adams, Clarkston 2023 QB Steven Kossak throws 2 TD's in thrilling win over Rochester Adams, Full Game Highlights: #9 Clarkston stuns #2 Rochester Adams 36-33 in the final seconds, Clarkston head coach Justin Pintar accepts 2022 Regional Title Trophy, Clarkston 2024 WR/CB/S Desman Stephens finds 2023 WR Cole Church for a 38-yard trick play TD in 2022 Regional vs. Rochester Adams, Clarkston 2024 WR/CB/S Desman Stephens catches game-winning TD with 2 seconds left in the 2022 Regional Final, Clarkston 2023 RB Ethan Clark (Princeton commit) 1-yard TD run on the 1st play of the 4th quarter of the Regional Final, Clarkston 2024 TE/WR Brody Kosin with a great 14-yar TD catch from 2023 QB Steven Kossak on 4th down. >> A lot of things he taught me the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat how to handle both of those things. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. endobj The next season, Richardson had his lone perfect season as the Wolves went 14-0 and made it back-to-back titles with a 33-25 win over Saline. /Title ( C l a r k s t o n h i g h s c h o o l f o o t b a l l c o a c h) /Filter /DCTDecode Clarkston Football Roster 2022-23 Players (89) Staff (3) Do you have a team photo? I never knew anyone who had the wit and quick humor that he did. Its been awesome, Richardson said. So often, and under stably so, his life, his accomplishments, his character are often related to this really major event in his life, this injury to his spinal cord, which resulted to him being in a wheelchair, Rob said. 3 0 obj He never complained. Im confident this thing is built to last, he said. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). I. Himburg passed away suddenly at home on Friday, Oct. 1 while he was watching the Clarkston Varsity Football team play West Bloomfield. The culture that Clarkston football is all about, how these kids stay so tight even after they leave here. << He was an inspiration for the kids and the coaches. Steve and Mary celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this year. At 69 years old, he is stepping away from the game after guiding the program to five state championship games. Richardson went 274-98 (racking up the 16th-most wins in MHSAA history), and the Wolves won state titles in 2013, 2014 and 2017. Get the latest Clarkston high school football news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results, athletes info, and more at MLive.com. In fact, he never thought too far ahead. The OAA, we play one of the best schedules of anybody.. 6 0 obj n>{ CFb&R@=(?;, J HG?FWHAq'nHPcWf,Bp33~==0?Nw{ ~bOB@? Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 [email protected] After taking an assistant position at Clarkston in 1977, Richardson was around for 10 years before taking the head coaching position in 1987. Heading back to Oklahoma with CHS Drama Club, Stuffsites, LLC Full service web and software development. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Private inurnment at Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston. Photo by Renee Weaver-Wright, An amazing coach and teacher added by Wendi Reardon on October 13, 2021View all posts by Wendi Reardon . Clarkston head football coach Kurt Richardson is retiring after 35 years on the job. I believe Im one of the only true freshmen that ever started both ways (at Clarkston) and until now every single game. Its just a feeling -- a gut feeling. Ralph Munger, Frankenmuth, Rockford 332, 7. Those are the terms I set myself out for. Clarkston's Kurt Richardson retires after 35 years, three state titles | Brad Galli has more. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br He led the Wolves to three state titles during his legendary tenure. /ca 1.0 My wife is my biggest supporter and it really helps when your closest friend in life supports you 100 percent. Thats huge for me, said Richardson of working with players who have grown up in the community. Steve had an impact on everyone especially his years as a teacher and as a coach, especially as the head coach for Clarkston Eighth Grade Football. /Filter /DCTDecode I think a lot of those enduring life lessons are ones I feel so grateful this year with what I think will be thousands of people who he taught and coached. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. However since losing the 2018 Division 1 final to Clinton Township . /CreationDate (D:20210307035130+02'00') I want to make sure theyre still going to be pretty good next year. Some school districts don't have the funds to hire full-time professional staff for a . Richardson leaves the sidelines as the 16th winningest coach in MHSAA history (274-98). endobj You dont tear down a million-dollar house just to put up your own. His longevity paid off handsomely as he won Clarkstons first state championship in 2013, beating Detroit Catholic Central, 32-14, in the Division 1 final. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Richardson knows his players will be motivated after a rare losing season (3-6), which put an end to a run of 16 consecutive state playoff appearances. CLARKSTON The torch has been passed. Richardson's record of 274-98 has him tied for 16th all-time in wins in the state of Michigan. /Title ( C l a r k s t o n h i g h s c h o o l f o o t b a l l) nqz I think any head coach who has a program that has been successful will tell you that too.. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. We decided that was it, Mary said. It wasnt anything that happened, there wasnt anything special. They are so supportive. He didnt really notice me until eighth grade. All Rights Reserved. He is . Kaul was a quarterback on Clarkston teams that made consecutive state semifinal appearances in 1999 and 2000. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Steve began volunteering at the junior high school and started coaching as well. I dont care how many people you have coming back though, the OAA is going to be a grind. Steve was a lifelong athlete. Its where we met. We look forward to welcoming new and returning players to our championship athletic programs. Clarkston went back to the title game one final time with Richardson in 2018, but lost to Clinton Township Chippewa, 31-30, on a failed two-point conversation attempt in the final seconds. It was a huge part of who he was, and it really came through as a grandpa. The memories, the relationships I take with me will certainly last me a lifetime.. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Some coaches have connections with school administrators, teachers or sports staff or have children on the team. The other guys and I had a deal where we said, OK, if were going to go, were going to go together. Its something we talked about. Its all because of him. After 35 years as the Clarkston head football coach and 45 total years with the program, Richardson announced on Monday that he has decided it is time to step away and move on to retirement.. Troy High School Athletic Director: Shane Hynes Phone: (248) 823-2700 troyathletics.org 4777 Northfield Pkwy Troy, MI 48098-4497 5rEc9H>wk!IGtk'fpzzI"~'/&~^8 j_T^49IoJ|E#n0}:0N94o Were glad weve had one of the best matchups the last five or six years (3-3 record versus Clarkston the last five), so its two heavyweights going up against each other and we both have a great deal of respect for each other., More:David Goricki's Top 50: 2021 high school football class. He still wanted to continue to coach which he did until Friday. /Height 155 It was everything you would expect caring, loving and so generous. The cupboard is pretty full. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. << << You have sad feelings, but Im going out with a good taste in my mouth, Richardson said. /BitsPerComponent 8 endobj Richardson was the most tenured head coach in Oakland County, grabbing the reins of the Clarkston program in 1987. Richardson has changed with the times, making moves in strategy, depending on the situation. 4 0 obj When Richardson first came into the program, he said never knew how long he would be around for. You might move a picture frame around to fit your style, but you keep the foundation, you dont mess with the nuts and bolts. Bob Lantzy, Utica Eisenhower, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 309, 9. The Wolves team heard the news straight from the old ball coach himself Monday morning. After 35 years as the Clarkston head football coach and 45 total years with the program, Richardson announced on Monday that he has decided it is time to step away and move on to retirement. We tease Luke all the time how he wanted to be a Clarkston kid but had to play at Lake Orion, joked Richardson, a 1971 grad of Clarkston. Its more about the relationships and the great families weve had and how lucky weve been to coach here.. Since he was five years old, he went to school every day, Mary said. 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