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Cooper playing big at small school
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comLavocheya Cooper does everything for Texas Class 2A Arp. As a safety, running back and kick returner, Cooper is carrying the banner for Texas' small-school players, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 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, 2009Bidding for Clarkson's services heats up in summer session
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWagner's (San Antonio) Jordan Clarkson was named after Michael Jordan. As Clarkson focuses on modeling his game after No. 23, college coaches are beginning to take notice, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 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, 2009Hope Christian pays the price for dynasty
Jeff Miller, ESPNRISE.comHope Christian (Albuquerque, N.M.) had a motto of "Pay the Price" going into the season. After a grueling schedule, the Huskies took home their sixth title since 1999.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 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, 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, 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, 2009Alone, Richardson wins team state title
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comBonnie Richardson is a one-girl track team at Rochelle (Texas) High School. At last year's state meet, she won the team title -- all by herself.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 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, 2009Gilbert's dedication, passion inspire players
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJoe Gilbert has spent six decades at Barnsdall (Okla) High School. Along the way, he's coached five different sports, served as athletic director, racked up more than 3,000 wins and touched countless lives, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009States grappling with ways to save sports
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe recession has caused states to make drastic cuts to their budgets, which means athletic departments are trying to find creative ways to save high school sports, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Spillman returns to diamond, remembering those who saved him
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comCannon Falls (Minn.) senior Mike Spillman return to baseball has been great for and for the those who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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