Jones, Fields provide balance on D

Northside (Warner Robins, Ga.) defensive stars Abry Jones and Eric Fields play with very different styles, but together they form a perfect combination.

No days off anytime soon for Ruffin-Pratt

Idolized by teammates and feared by opponents, T.C. Williams senior Tierra Ruffin-Pratt became one of the nation's top ballers by never taking a day off

Thomas proves he's one of a kind

By taking it to anyone in his path -- even NBA All-Star Vince Carter -- Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) forward DeShaun Thomas continues to prove he's one of a kind.

Thomas doing it all for Beaver Falls

Whether the football team needs a fourth-down conversion or the basketball team needs a key defensive stop, versatile Beaver Falls senior Todd Thomas always answers the bell

Crazy tricks and courage define Reinhard

Rachel Reinhard's ability to pull off YouTube-worthy tricks helped her go pro, but it's her courage that's made the Doherty senior a skateboarding star

Paul ready to build on big year

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

Rivalry turns to alliance for Duncanville

By turning a grade school rivalry into a high school alliance, Shawn Williams and Roger Franklin have elevated Duncanville to national prominence

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Reinhard rides high with music

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Tuesday, we catch up with Rachel Reinhard.

Gateway keeps finding way to win

After they surrendered a 21-0 lead over McKeesport in front of 10,000 fans, it looked like the ESPN RISE FAB 50-ranked Gateway Gators might lose their first game of the season. That is, until senior Chris Lammie came up with the night's biggest play.

Griner gives some iPod favorites

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. Today we catch up with Brittney Griner.

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Video is where it's at for Beard

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Monday, we catch up with Josh Beard.

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Oregon's Moser keeps eye on the prize

Playing everything from guard to post, UCLA recruit Mike Moser has done it all for Grant (Portland, Ore.) -- including leading the Generals to a state title last year.