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The ESPYS | July 19, 2009

The 2009 ESPYS will be aired July 19th at 9 PM ET on ESPN. Samuel L. Jackson will host.

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Jones named player of the year

Chad Konecky, ESPN RISE

Malcolm Jones was named Gatorade National Football Player of the Year, but the season is still going strong for him and many others.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Perseverance is served in Cincinnati

Kirstin Olsen, ESPN RISE

Jenna Pilipovich was told two years ago she had cancer. Today, she is applying to colleges and believing she "can do anything"

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

ESPN RISE All-Decade Softball Team

Garland Cooper and Mark Tennis, ESPN RISE

ESPN RISE All-Decade Softball Team

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

No. 1 pick relives high school days

Sam Alipour, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Matthew Stafford basically lived "Friday Night Lights" before becoming an All-American at Georgia and the first pick in the NFL Draft.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Superstars among decade's top players

ESPN RISE Magazine

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.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

'Lights' shine on Porter

Julie Turner, ESPNRISE.com

"Friday Night Lights" actor Scott Porter talks football, music and high school with ESPNRISE.com

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

John Tyler's win among top moments in Texas Stadium's history

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Of 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, 2008