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When it matters, call Dominique Easley

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE

Curtis defensive end Dominique Easley established himself as New York's top football recruit by always coming through when his team needs him most

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Big things come to those who wait

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE Magazine

Kentwood (Covington, Wash.) center Josh Smith has always been the tallest kid around, but he didn't always like it. Now he puts his 6-foot-10 frame to good use.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Tigers right-hander well rooted in success

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE Magazine

Anchored by Rick Porcello, now a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Seton Hall Prep's baseball field was once home to a quartet of star players

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Piedmont takes spread offense to new level

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE Magazine

Piedmont's A-11 offense -- unlike anything you've ever seen in football -- makes other high-octane attacks seem like child's play.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Versality just one of Woods' many strong suits

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE Magazine

It's become increasingly difficult to downplay Junipero Serra (Gardena, Calif.) senior Robert Woods' rise in stature

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Stroman is breaking the rules on the way to the top

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE Magazine

No matter the situation, Patchogue-Medford (N.Y.) pitcher/shortstop Marcus Stroman has what it takes to change the game, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Henson living up to top billing

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

John Henson came to Sickles with a lot of advanced billing, but the North Carolina-bound senior has more than lived up to expectations

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Griner sets bar for girls' basketball players

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

With each awe-inspiring dunk, Nimitz (Harris County, Texas) senior girls' baller Brittney Griner delights the crowd and further cements her groundbreaking status -- even before hitting primetime.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Kasa attracts attention of top coaches

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

He's 6-foot-7, 250 pounds and anchors Legacy's sprint relay teams during track season. Senior defensive end Nick Kasa is something to behold.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

From an early age, Johnson impresses

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Ever since he was a baby, Fayette County's Noel Johnson has displayed the basketball talent that's made him one of Georgia's best players

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Montrose trio enjoys program's reputation

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Terrence Ross, Mouphtaou Yarou and Isaiah Armwood are the latest trio of stars for a Montrose Christian hoops program with a worldwide rep

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Civil making the most of every opportunity

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Sheepshead Bay (N.Y.) defensive end Andre Civil has no problem balancing football, school and a part-time job at a movie theater -- and what he's shown so far is just a preview of his talent.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

Tough climate produces tougher athletes

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Enter the world of high school sports in Alaska, where massive snowstorms, 24 hours of sunshine, day-long road trips and few scholarship opportunities are the norm.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Wroten, Ross ready for a national stage

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Tony Wroten Jr. and LaQuinton Ross, the two youngest prospects in Friday's Boost Mobile Elite 24, have game beyond their years, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

Shaw's death shocks LA community

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Jamiel Shaw was a good kid and a great athlete on the verge of using football as his ticket out, but even he couldn't escape the violence that claims too many, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008