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Rodeo athletes cowboy up
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comIn the race for toughest high school sports, rodeo throws its cowboy hat in the mix, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Athletics going strong at TSD
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAthletes at the Texas School for the Deaf (Austin, Texas) are proving their abilities on the field, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009Snell beating cancer and winning games
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJustin Snell was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; that didn't stop him from playing the sports he loves, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009Sumrall completes title defense, dream season
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comSumrall (Miss.) entered the season focused on defending its 2008 state title. The Bobcats, however, did even better, winning a second straight title with a perfect record, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Overall excellence earns The Woodlands FAB 50 all-sports crown
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comTo take home ESPN RISE's overall FAB 50 title, The Woodlands (Texas) had to excel across the board. Passion, a drive to succeed and great coaching made the difference, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009BC High takes another Div. I baseball title
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comBoston College High (Boston) proved again on a run to its second straight Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I title that it can survive and thrive.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Seniors lead Socorro to historic title win
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWith a senior-laden team, Socorro (El Paso, Texas) looked like the team to beat in Texas' Class 5A division. But the Bulldogs exceeded expectations and made history en route to the championship, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Rivet makes unlikely run to state title game
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAt the start of the season, the Rivet (Vincennes, Ind.) baseball didn't even have enough players to field a team. After a "membership drive," the Patriots put together five straight postseason wins to reach the Indiana state championship game.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Heathcott, Texas High take home 4A crown
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWhen star outfielder Slade Heathcott made his season pitching debut for Texas High (Texarkana) in the Texas 4A title game, no one could have guessed he would shut down highly ranked Moody (Corpus Christi) for the title.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Pressure no problem for Capistrano Valley
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comCapistrano Valley (Mission Viejo, Calif.) entered the season with a hot prospect and high expectations. But the pressure wasn't a problem as the team cruised to its sixth title, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Pearland looks for first title since 1980
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comPearland (Texas) last won a state baseball title was 1980. Now, some members of that team are watching their sons go after the same crown.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Punahou continuing island dominance
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe Punahou (Honolulu) School Class of 2009 has a lot to celebrate. Buff 'n Blue athletes won 61 state titles in four years in sports from football to air riflery, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Lucas' combine evaluates eighth-graders
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJohn Lucas' International Middle School Basketball Combine attracts some of the best young players -- specifically, eighth-graders -- in the country, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Hallsville making most of second chance
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comGiven a second chance by a favorable ruling on an ineligible player, Hallsville (Texas) is making its trip through the state playoffs an exciting experience.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Gorman once again hunting a title
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAfter a late-season loss, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) is refocused for a run at its fourth straight state championship.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009
