For Hinder, inspiration is all in the family

Austin Hinder grew up in awe of his grandfather's tales of gridiron greatness, but these days the Steamboat Springs quarterback is busy creating a legacy all his own

Younger Favre focused on playoffs

Mississippi high school football playoffs begin this week and even as he leads St. Stanislaus (Bay St. Louis, Miss.) into the postseason, Dylan Favre can't escape his uncle's huge shadow.

Then & Now: VY makes his return

Football Then & Now: Jackson, Young, Boyett

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Then & Now: McCoy returns to form

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For Central, it doesn't get bigger than this

A win in the national spotlight over city rival Miami Northwestern would have far-reaching implications for Miami Central

Like father, like nation's #1 recruit son

Now that he's the nation's No. 1 football recruit, Jackson Jeffcoat's rise to stardom is truly underway.

Good times never stop at Oaks Christian

Hollywood icons and Hall of Famers in the stands? Dozens of Division I recruits? Six straight titles and counting? Welcome to Oaks Christian, where the fun never ends.

Best rivalry games in each state

Mark Tennis, Doug Huff and Sheldon Shealer highlight the best rivalries in each state.

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Mendenhall talks recruiting, Gridiron Kings

ESPN RISE caught up with Rashard Mendenhall to discuss the Champion Gridrion Kings, his high school playing days and life in the NFL.

Celebrity alumni give Poly a Hollywood atmosphere

Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) counts famous musicians, actors and athletes among its alumni. Their success helps fuel the current generation of Jackrabbits, writes Jeremy Willis.

Montana making name for himself

Joe Montana may be among the game's best quarterbacks. But his focus is on his children -- two of whom are making their own names as quarterbacks.

Athletes take life skills to heart at HSPD camp

The NFL High School Player Development camp may be about football, but that's not all it's about.

ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews

Clay Matthews might come from football royalty, but he wasn't a heralded recruit. Years of hard work and determination will pay off for Matthews this weekend.