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Joeckel twins leading Arlington High
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comMatt Joeckel is entering his senior season as Arlington (Texas) High's quarterback and is looking to go deep into the playoffs. Watching his back is his brother, Luke, a senior lineman, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Determination, drive earn Bates scholarship
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comBrandon Bates spent the past four years at the Carolina Children's Home, never really knowing his family. When an eligibility issue took away his senior season, his coaches stepped in to help him earn a much-deserved -- and appreciated -- scholarship.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 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, 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, 2009South Oak Cliff experiences off-year on, off court
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comPerennial prep power South Oak Cliff (Dallas) fielded a young team on the court and dealt with scandal off it. It's no wonder that 2008-09 wasn't a banner year for the Golden Bears.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009Top recruits getting early start on school
Jeff Miller, Special To ESPNRISE.comAlabama's Chance Warmack, Michigan's Tate Forcier and LSU's Russell Shepard are part of the growing trend of major college football signees opting to graduate from high school in December and enroll in college in January.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009John Tyler's win among top moments in Texas Stadium's history
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comOf the 555 high school games played at Texas Stadium, John Tyler's improbable 48-44 victory over Plano East is the most memorable and the most viewed. ESPN2 picked up the spirited Plano broadcast, which went on to win an ESPY.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008Katy catches fire in postseason
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comKaty (Texas) hadn't lost a district title since 2002. But the streak-ending loss only propelled the team to three postseason victories, and has the perennial power aiming for bigger titles.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Six-man thrives in rural towns
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comNo players? No problem. In small, rural Texas towns, six-man football teams are thriving. From the birth of this gridiron hybrid to its loyal fans, it's clear quantity doesn't always trump quality.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Rodeo 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, 2009Spread traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe spread has made headlines in recent years because it aims to level the playing field while resulting in eye-popping passing stats. But the offense is no recent fad; it traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009Offenses exploding with 7-on-7 competition in Texas
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe popularity of 7-on-7 competitions in Texas has helped develop some top quarterbacks and led an offensive revolution in the state, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 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, 2009

