Illinois, Michigan vie to be greatest state

Michigan has its eye on another upset in the Great State Debate final, but Illinois could prove to be its toughest competition yet.

Michigan's prep players often choose to stay in state

Before they became icons, Michigan natives like Magic Johnson used to sneak into college gyms to watch the state teams play. It's a tradition that continues today, writes Jeff Arnold.

New York, Michigan clash in semifinals

Can Michigan pull off another Great State Debate upset? The Wolverine State faces its toughest challenge yet in No. 1 seed New York.

5001882_Jalen_Rose_Mich.jpg 1993: Jalen Rose of the Michigan Wolverines during the NCAA Tournament. Mandatory Credit: John...

Michigan muscles out Pennsylvania

No. 5 Michigan bounced No. 4 Pennsylvania this week, capturing 52.5 percent of the fan voting in the ESPN RISE debate over which is the best state for high school basketball.

Philly and Detroit rep for their states

Pennsylvania and Michigan bring out the big names in basketball as they battle for a spot in the Great State Debate semifinals.

Maryland Big School All-State Team

Maryland high school football Small School All-State team