Things to Know: Florida football finals

There was some big-time talent on hand at the Florida state football finals. Here are just a few things to know coming out of the event.

Florida recruit driven by personal loss

Dwyer senior Matt Elam has used the memory of his late sister and brother to become one of the nation's top football recruits.

ESPNHS: Best NFL blogs 7/30-8/1

We scour the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

Harrison overcomes off-the-field issues to shine on the field

James Harrison's road to stardom with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Super Bowl XLIII -- including his being named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year this season -- has been paved with many obstacles, some by his own doing.

Ameen-Moore carries Mullen to state title

Adonis Ameen-Moore, a sophomore running back with a personality as big as his game, better get used to the spotlight. His performance in Mullen's Colorado title-winning game left fans -- and college coaches -- anxiously awaiting next season.

Wisconsin, Utah state titles on line

Huff 'N Stuff: Tough rivals to duke it out in Wisconsin, Utah title games, a coaching salute to Iraq war veterans, plus how one California league broke a five-way tie for playoff berths.

Football isn't everything for Loston

Eisenhower (Houston) senior Craig Loston is a pretty good actor, but there's no faking the skills that have made him the nation's top safety.

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Girls' Basketball Week 1 Regional Rankings

ESPN RISE Week 1 Regional Basketball Rankings

Week 2 Girls' Basketball Regional Rankings

ESPN RISE Week 2 Regional Basketball Rankings

2010 baseball commit list

2010 Baseball commit list

All-time greats from each state

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

2010 Boys' soccer commit list

ESPNRISE.com offers a list of verbal commitments for the Class of 2010.

2008 High school football champions

2008 High school football champions

Reigning champs are preseason's top team

St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), last year's top team, holds onto the top spot in the preseason ESPN RISE FAB 50 football rankings with Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) close behind.