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After winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Samantha Peszek of Cathedral (Indianapolis, Ind.) is enjoying a well-deserved victory lap before moving on to the next stage of her gymnastics career, writes Mike Grimala.

A disappointing finish at regionals as a sophomore spurred Ellison (Killeen, Texas) sprinter Prezel Hardy to reach heights he never dreamed possible, writes Jon Mahoney.

Not even broken bones have stopped Grant (Fox Lake, Ill.) senior Lee Munster from becoming one of the nation's top wrestlers, writes Jon Mahoney.

From video games to practice laps, MICDS (St. Louis, Mo.) senior swimmer Hallie Stupp has never settled for anything less than first place, writes Jared Zwerling.

For figure skaters Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu, the journey toward Olympic contention began years ago and included many sacrifices. But neither would change a thing if it means spending two weeks in Vancouver this winter, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.

Shayne Fleming has gone up against the best swimmers in the world and proved he belonged. Now the San Jose Valley Christian (San Jose, Calif.) senior has a pair of national records in his sights, writes Mike Grimala.

With a promise to a loved one on the line, Abington Heights wrestler Evan Craig delivered in emphatic fashion last season, writes Brian A. Giuffra.

Before turning the page to a new decade, ESPN RISE takes a look back at the most exciting and influential high school athletes from the past 10 years.

Colorado Springs Christian setter Morgan Broekhuis could alter the way volleyball is played on an international level thanks to her rare mix of size and skills.

Already a standout on the U-17 National Team, 16-year-old Courtney Proctor might be U.S. Soccer's next great female player

After spending three years dominating in Arizona, Xavier Prep runner Jessica Tonn aims to break out on the national scene as a senior

With four state titles in her rearview mirror, The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas) runner Sarah Andrews made the next major move toward her Olympic dream this past summer

Before she was the WNBA's Rookie of the Year and MVP and before she was a national champ at Tennessee, Candace Parker was a high school sensation at Naperville (Ill.) Central High School. She reflects with ESPN RISE Magazine's Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.