Cooper playing big at small school
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comLavocheya Cooper does everything for Texas Class 2A Arp. As a safety, running back and kick returner, Cooper is carrying the banner for Texas' small-school players, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Rodeo athletes cowboy up
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comIn the race for toughest high school sports, rodeo throws its cowboy hat in the mix, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Overall excellence earns The Woodlands FAB 50 all-sports crown
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comTo take home ESPN RISE's overall FAB 50 title, The Woodlands (Texas) had to excel across the board. Passion, a drive to succeed and great coaching made the difference, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Pearland looks for first title since 1980
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comPearland (Texas) last won a state baseball title was 1980. Now, some members of that team are watching their sons go after the same crown.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Gilbert's dedication, passion inspire players
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJoe Gilbert has spent six decades at Barnsdall (Okla) High School. Along the way, he's coached five different sports, served as athletic director, racked up more than 3,000 wins and touched countless lives, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Spillman returns to diamond, remembering those who saved him
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comCannon Falls (Minn.) senior Mike Spillman return to baseball has been great for and for the those who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009Alumni offer reminders of Owasso's success
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comOwasso (Okla.) baseball has won 10 state titles. You might think that would make the team complacent -- but with constant reminders from alumni, there's little chance of the team slacking off, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009High Island baseball returns to the field
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAfter surviving Hurricane Ike, High Island (Texas) baseball is finally returning to the field. But it's far from returning to normal, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009Greensburg enjoying miracle playoff ride
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comGreensburg, Ind., is a town of 10,000, and its surprising Greensburg High Pirates have won the state's toughest league. And now, as they push for a title, they're reminding many of another tiny town's run to a championship.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009National tournament gives home school players exposure
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe 18th annual national homeschool basketball tournament takes place next week in Springfield, Mo. What was once a vacation for homeschool families has become a stop on the players' way to Division I college glory.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009Findlay Prep finds success in first years of existence
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comLike a mirage -- or The Mirage -- in the desert, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) seems to have appeared out of nowhere. But what the Pilots lack in history, they more than make up for in talent.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009Pressey adjusting to new basketball life in Dallas
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWhen Phil Pressey moved to the Episcopal School of Dallas, he faced many adjustments, including a new style of basketball and a different level of competition.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Madison (Texas) pushes the limits
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comESPN RISE FAB 50 No. 22 Madison (San Antonio, Texas) is equal parts hardwood laboratory and boot camp. The school's innovation and intensity is paying dividends.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Six-man thrives in rural towns
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comNo players? No problem. In small, rural Texas towns, six-man football teams are thriving. From the birth of this gridiron hybrid to its loyal fans, it's clear quantity doesn't always trump quality.
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