12 Results for illinois

Reeling in state certification

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE

How Bass Fishing Became a State-Sanctioned Sport.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Casting Call

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE

The Other Side: Casting Call

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

'I wanted to be more than just a story'

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE

Logan Flannery learned as a high school junior he had Burkitt's lymphoma, but the diagnosis did little to slow the standout running back

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

RISE Above Flashback: DeMar DeRozan

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE

RISE Above Flashback: DeMar DeRozan

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Here's the deal: Beal does more than score

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Brad Beal can light up the scoreboard, but that's just the beginning of what makes him one of the nation's most sought-after basketball recruits

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

RISE Above: Adam Jones

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Adam Jones once didn't know where he'd live or what he'd eat. With help from a famous family, he's become a Division I basketball recruit.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Roberts' lowest point drove her to new heights

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

In the instant when she hit the low point of her athletic career, Ann Arbor Pioneer track star Ariel Roberts realized exactly what she had to do to reach the top

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Next in line: Girls' High School athletes

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Kenzie Fowler, Brittney Griner and Jordan Hasay may be graduating, but there are plenty underclassmen stars ready to step up as high school sports stars.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009

ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Clay 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, 2009

A few of Johnson's favorite things

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Wednesday, we catch up with Michala Johnson.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008

Hawthorne, Appleton pose problems for opposing defenses

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

It'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, 2008

Hall of Fame

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Glenville offensive tackle Marcus Hall dreamed of making it big in the NBA, but plans changed when his high school coach predicted NFL stardom

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008