Never too early for this senior to rise, shine
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineAfter spending three years dominating in Arizona, Xavier Prep runner Jessica Tonn aims to break out on the national scene as a senior
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009RISE Above Flashback: Conner Kempe
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineA nearly catastrophic kitesurfing mishap taught Dartmouth College's Conner Kempe to take each day as it comes, writes Jon Mahoney
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Ohio's top linebacker always toes the lines
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineFollowing the Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) football creed day in and day out has helped linebacker Jordan Hicks emerge as his state's best football player
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009No obstacle too high for 6-foot-11 Laue
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineKevin Laue has excelled at basketball despite having only one hand. Why would a broken leg slow him down?
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Griggs proves toughness on mound
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineSan Ramon Valley (Danville, Calif.) ace Scott Griggs lost much of his 2008 campaign to injury, but he returned to pitch in the season finale with a brand-new appreciation for the sport he loves.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comClay Matthews might come from football royalty, but he wasn't a heralded recruit. Years of hard work and determination will pay off for Matthews this weekend.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Haile takes journey to become a top runner
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineSherwood's Solomon Haile has traveled many miles to become the nation's top distance runner
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009O'Donnell shines in stressful spots
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineIf you step to the plate against Red Bank Catholic (Red Bank, N.J.) All-American Brittany O'Donnell, expect to head back to your dugout disappointed.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Many athletes balancing school, sports and parents serving in the military
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comBalancing school, sports and friends isn't easy for any teenager. Now imagine trying to do it with a parent away at war.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009San Francisco is golden for Smith
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comEach weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Friday, we catch up with Brandon Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Hard work pays off for Elmont's Rodney
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comAhkeel Rodney has amazed teammates, opponents and spectators alike during his four years at Elmont (N.Y.), but his promising career is only getting started
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Gaming new pro outlet
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comFor high school gamers nationwide, major league gaming has opened up a whole new preps-to-pros trend
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "live" make the list?