All Area Central Florida

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Romano rebounds from mono, eyes title

Despite suffering from an illness that would have knocked most people out for months, Northeast's (St. Petersburg, Fla.) Megan Romano took on the toughest challenge of her career.

All-time greats from each state

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

All Area Metro St Louis

Top track athletes in your region

...championship game Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2008, at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kan. Smith Center defeated Olpe 49-19. (AP Photo /Hays Daily News, Fred Hunt

...1A state football championship game Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2008, at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kan. (AP Photo/Hays Daily News, Fred Hunt

All Area NE Ohio

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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.

Who hails from Florida, Louisiana?

Which state can claim the best high school football players? Here's a look at the all-stars that hail from No. 1 Texas and No. 8 Virginia.