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2008 High school football champions

2008 High school football champions

Fans' passion puts Texas over the top

If you looked only at the players and teams to emerge from Texas each year, you could make the case that Texas is the best high school football state in the country. But when you factor in Texas fans' passion, the Lone Star State wins in a landslide.

Florida rolls past California, into final

Voting for this week's semifinal between Florida and California ended earlier today, and the Sunshine State rolled into the championship with 60 percent of the vote. This indeed sets up the final between No. 1 seed Texas and No. 2 seed Florida.

Competition heats up in semifinals

Will the Sunshine State get eclipsed by California gold? This week's Great State Debate about which is the best in high school football should be the closest one yet.

No debating Barnett's move to corner

Northmont cornerback C.J. Barnett hates to lose an argument, but one decision that didn't go his way launched his ascent to the top of the recruit rankings.

Top coaches knocking on Boynton's door

Kenny Boynton, one of the top prospects in the Class of 2010, gives us an insider's view into what it's like to have the nation's best college coaches knocking on your door.

All Area Central Florida

Check out the top cross country runners in your region here

Quarterbacks could lift Louisiana

Florida might have the overall edge, but it's hard to overlook Louisiana in the Great State Debate. The Bayou State's greatest export -- quarterbacks -- could provide the Hail Mary pass the state will need to upset No. 2 seeded Florida.

Washington D.C. Girls' Soccer POY

McCarty scored 44 goals and recorded 22 assists this past fall

Florida among nation's top talent producers

Forget oranges; Florida's greatest export might be gridiron legends. But is the Sunshine State the best football state in the country? It's up to you to decide.

Missouri Boys' Track Athlete of the Year

The senior sprinter swept the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter events at the Class 4A state championship

Central Florida All-Area Football

Which players will make waves on the football field this fall? Check out ESPN Rise's Central Florida All-Area Football team.