10 Results for illinois

When awareness leads to action

Mike Grimala, ESPN RISE

High school athletes and teams across the country do what they can to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Rivals on the field, friends off

Mike Grimala, ESPN RISE Magazine

Football united Corey Cooper and Kyle Prater as kids. Since then, they've only grown tighter despite matching up head-to-head at rival high schools.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Volleyball a family affair for Illinois prodigy

Mike Grimala, ESPN RISE Magazine

From batting around balloons as a kid to competing internationally, Althoff (Belleville, Ill.) senior Carly Thomas was destined to play volleyball

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Bulls still tops for Paul

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

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

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Paul ready to build on big year

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

Think Brandon Paul was good last year? Wait till you see what Warren's star shooting guard has planned for this season

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Dolehide, Hamilton puzzle opponents

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

After dominating the state in doubles the past two years, Hinsdale Central's (Ill.) Courtney Dolehide and Nida Hamilton zeroed in on singles this fall.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Griffey proves he's hard to stop

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

Push him around all you want  no defense can stop Lafayette's Tyler Griffey from putting up big numbers

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Beard is Mr. Do Everything for Schaumburg

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

Schaumburg will rely on senior Josh Beard for scoring, defense and leadership this season, but the do-it-all star is used to the role by now

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

Future looks bright for Morgan Newton

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

Carmel quarterback Morgan Newton spent a low-key summer working out and honing his game. Now he's back again and ready to take the state by storm.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

Chicago's Drummond has all the tools

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

With speed, size and smarts, Morgan Park defensive end Craig Drummond has all the tools at his disposal -- and all the schools knocking down his door.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008