All-time greats from each state
Mark Tennis and Brian Stumpf, ESPNRISE.comJust 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.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Tate, Kelter among Ultimate Preps
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comNow that the school year is over, who really stood out? ESPN RISE honors the best of the best in coaches, teams, programs and athletes -- the Ultimate Preps of the 2008-'09 school year.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Smith named ESPN RISE Coach of the Year
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comAfter leading St. Thomas Aquinas to a mythical national title, George Smith is the ESPN RISE National Coach of the Year.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009St. Thomas reigns supreme
ESPNRISE.comAfter routing Lakeland (Fla.) in the 5A title game, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) holds on to the top spot in the final ESPN RISE FAB 50 football rankings.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008Predicting high school football's final weekend
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comCalifornia, Florida and Texas crown their champions on high school football's final weekend. Which teams will finish the season with state titles? Our experts weigh in.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008From ball boy to NFL star, Fitzgerald makes most of opportunity
Mike Tulumello, ESPNRISE.comAs a ball boy for the Minnesota Vikings in high school, Larry Fitzgerald got an inside look at the talent it takes to be one of the NFL's best.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Neighbors face off in first round
ESPNRISE.comWhen No. 4 seed Ohio and No. 5 seed Pennsylvania meet in the first round of the Great State debate, neighbors will be pitted against one another.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008Who hails from Ohio, Pennsylvania?
ESPNRISE.comWhich state can claim the best high school football players? Here's a look at the all-stars who hail from No. 4 Ohio and No. 5 Pennsylvania.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008Trinity holds top spot in Week 1 rankings
ESPNRISE.comTrinity of Euless, Texas, will try another state title and a national title to its trophy case.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Preseason high school football preview
ESPNRISE.comTrinity of Euless, Texas, will try another state title and a national title to its trophy case.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008All Hall of Famers come home to Ohio
ESPNRISE.comOhio is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Kirk Herbstreit Challenge and 10 Heisman Trophy winners. But is the Buckeye State the best? It's up to you to decide.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 20082008 High school football champions
ESPNRISE.com2008 High school football champions
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2008Florida and Texas All-Time Teams
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comESPN RISE has tabbed all-time all-state teams from both states as part of this week's Great State Debate final. Once the voting is closed Wednesday at noon ET, we'll know which state will be crowned the nation's best for high school football.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Who hails from Florida, Louisiana?
ESPNRISE.comWhich state can claim the best high school football players? Here's a look at the all-stars that hail from No. 1 Texas and No. 8 Virginia.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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