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It's commonly accepted that the most difficult feat in sports, professional or otherwise, is defending a championship. The mark against which the pros measure themselves is the Boston Celtics' eight consecutive NBA titles from 1959 to 1966. Sounds di...

After games on Sunday, Feb. 26. This year's state playoffs begin on a bittersweet note, as St. Patrick announced this past weekend that financial issues have forced it to close its doors at year's end. But before this happens, the Celtics will loo...

Basketball powerhouse St. Patrick will close its doors this June due to dwindling enrollment and financial issues. Just a year ago, the Celtics were country's top-ranked hoops team before facing St. Anthony in a rare matchup of the nation's top tw...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Around this time last year, St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) couldn't avoid the spotlight. The team was too busy living in it. HBO cameras followed the Celtics' every move for a documentary on the team. The prep basketball world...

RELATED LINKS: ESPNHS Recruiting Central | Class of 2012 Division I Commitments Melvin Snoh, a highly recruited forward/midfielder from Coatesville, Pa., confirmed Monday evening that he has committed to Georgetown. Snoh helped Penn Fusion Celt...

This story originally appeared in the Holiday issue of ESPNHS magazine's Georgia edition. Remember the 2003 Atlanta Celtics AAU squad? There was some 6-foot-10, muscular kid named Dwight Howard. There was a freakishly gifted high-riser named Josh ...

There are many words to describe Rockhurst's recent swimming success: Dynasty. Winning. Unprecedented. Ridiculous. Unfair. Heck, only the Boston Celtics have had a similar run of success in major pro sports. For the eighth straight year, Rockhurst...

RELATED LINKS: ESPNHS Recruiting Central | Class of 2012 Division I Commitments Alex Murphy, a Class of 2012 midfielder prospect from Wallingford, Pa., confirmed Thursday morning that he has committed to the University of Pennsylvania. Murphy i...

Today when the clock struck midnight, Chris Herren celebrated three years and three months of being drug- and alcohol-free. Just over a month ago, on Sept. 27, he celebrated his 36th birthday. Both are milestones that he's proud of. Both see...

RELATED LINKS: ESPNHS Recruiting Central | Class of 2012 Division I Commitments Keegan Rosenberry, a Class of 2012 midfielder recruit from Pennsylvania who helped his club team to a U.S. Youth Soccer National runner-up finish in 2011, has committe...

It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to figure out St. Patrick's performance at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic will bump the Celtics up to No. 1 in the FAB 50

Point guards Austin Rivers, Ray McCallum Jr. and Phil Pressey all display acute basketball IQs -- thanks in large part to being raised by coaches.

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Rajon Rondo's Kentucky career didn't foreshadow future NBA success. But Boston's controversial third-year point guard began making a name for himself at Oak Hill, writes Ronnie Flores.

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country.