No road block too big for Demien
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineNick Demien became an All-State offensive lineman and Missouri's top recruit despite being hampered by a wrist injury last year. Now that he's healthy, look out.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comClay Matthews might come from football royalty, but he wasn't a heralded recruit. Years of hard work and determination will pay off for Matthews this weekend.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Hawaiian star makes big impression at Under Armour Game practices
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comManti Te'o traveled a long way from his home in Hawaii to show America why he's the nation's No. 1 linebacker.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009Gaming new pro outlet
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comFor high school gamers nationwide, major league gaming has opened up a whole new preps-to-pros trend
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Hawthorne, Appleton pose problems for opposing defenses
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comIt's been 17 years since East St. Louis' storied football program last won a state title, but senior wideouts Terry Hawthorne and Kraig Appleton are out to bring back the glory.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008Talented teammates are Buckeye-bound
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comCorey Brown and Dorian Bell arrived at Gateway with typical goals like making varsity and earning a scholarship. But it was a unique aspiration that drove them both to greatness.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008
