When awareness leads to action
Mike Grimala, ESPN RISEHigh school athletes and teams across the country do what they can to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Rivals on the field, friends off
Mike Grimala, ESPN RISE MagazineFootball 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, 2009Volleyball a family affair for Illinois prodigy
Mike Grimala, ESPN RISE MagazineFrom batting around balloons as a kid to competing internationally, Althoff (Belleville, Ill.) senior Carly Thomas was destined to play volleyball
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Bulls still tops for Paul
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comEach 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, 2008Paul ready to build on big year
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comThink 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, 2008Dolehide, Hamilton puzzle opponents
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comAfter 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, 2008Griffey proves he's hard to stop
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comPush him around all you want no defense can stop Lafayette's Tyler Griffey from putting up big numbers
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Beard is Mr. Do Everything for Schaumburg
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comSchaumburg 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, 2008Future looks bright for Morgan Newton
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comCarmel 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, 2008Chicago's Drummond has all the tools
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comWith 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, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS

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TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "illinois" make the list?
