Where I'm From: Lache Seastrunk

ESPNU 150 running back Lache Seastrunk takes you on a tour of what makes his home special.

Broken records, inspiring stories mark 2009

From the balance beam in Beijing to the mound in Tampa, Fla., high schoolers around the country broke records, won championships and inspired their classmates and neighbors. ESPN RISE reflects upon the year's top 10 headlines.

The best job in the world

Plano West (Texas) junior Brian Brown thinks he has the the best job a high schooler can have. He is a Dallas Mavericks ballkid.

Cleveland Cavaliers v Dallas Mavericks DALLAS - NOVEMBER 03: A general view of play...

Kobe, Shaq among top 15 prep players

Shaq and Kobe have been closely linked since their dominant run with the Lakers from 2000-2002. But which was the better prep player? The former teammates and current rivals square off in our Best Baller countdown.

NHSI teams pack star power

Complete roster information for the teams playing in the National High School Invitational.

...CITY - MARCH 2: Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks drives toward the basket against Thabo Sefolosha #2...

NorCal or SoCal, the debate for hoops' supremacy rages on

In California basketball, it's north vs. south and Los Angeles vs. San Francisco. In the last few years, L.A. has forged out in front.

Hightower has turnaround season

It's rare for a nine-loss team to be considered among the serious contenders to reach Texas' Class 5A state boys' basketball semifinals in Austin. But this hasn't been the typical season for the Hurricanes of Hightower High in Missouri City.

School seeks to forfeit 100-0 win

Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 blowout has apologized to the losing school, calling the game "shameful and an embarrassment."

Moore to the point

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Tuesday, we catch up with Lindsey Moore.

The Franklin tradition continues with Siva

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Thursday, we catch up with Peyton Siva.

Siva continuing Franklin's tradition

The latest in a long line of star point guards at Franklin (Seattle), Peyton Siva hopes to follow Jason Terry all the way to the NBA

DeSoto gets another shot at Skyline

Football Friday Primer

Postseason play claims two FAB 50 teams

Postseason tournaments are underway in much of the country and two FAB 50 teams in No. 26 LeFlore (Mobile, Ala.) and No. 50 Madison (San Antonio).