Ohio'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 excuses for Floyd
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineBecause he never let his difficult upbringing get the best of him, Sharrif Floyd now ranks among the nation's most sought-after football recruits, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Highlights putting Luc on the map
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineOne highlight reel transformed Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) linebacker Jeff Luc from local star to a Top 10 national recruit, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Jones, Scott team up for final win
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineFormer Rice (New York City) teammates Durand Scott and Lamont Jones finished the season together again -- with a win, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2009Lippert cool under pressure
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineEven when the outcome appears bleak, it only takes a sliver of an opening for Lakota West tennis star Wyatt Lippert to seize the momentum and turn things around
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Princeton squad rebounds to honor late coach
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comMore than a year after the death of their head coach, the Princeton boys' basketball squad has honored his memory by playing as one
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Florida natives represent at UA game
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comSeminole (Sanford, Fla.) seniors Ray Ray Armstrong, Andre Debose and Dyron Dye returned to the scene of their state-championship win to star in the second annual Under Armour All-America High School Football Game in front of rabid fans.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2009Detroit Country Day's senior stars embrace leadership roles
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comDa'Shonte Riley, Donnavan Kirk and Jordan Dumars won't be satisfied unless they end their prep careers with Detroit Country Day back on top.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Miller doesn't shy from contact
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comOnce afraid of contact, Miami Killian running back Lamar Miller now rumbles through Dade County with a devastating blend of power and speed
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Toughness is Savage's best quality
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comNot even a broken bone could keep Tom Savage sidelined for long just one example of the Cardinal O'Hara quarterback's passion for football.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008No debating Barnett's move to corner
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comNorthmont cornerback C.J. Barnett hates to lose an argument, but one decision that didn't go his way launched his ascent to the top of the recruit rankings.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008Florida duo to rekindle on-court rivalry
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comTop recruits and rivals Kenny Boynton Jr. and Brandon Knight have put Florida basketball on the map and are ready to take New York by storm, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Grueling offseason workouts propel Berry
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comMiami Palmetto running back Jaamal Berry owes his success to his competitiveness and grueling offseason workouts.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008Hall of Fame
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comGlenville offensive tackle Marcus Hall dreamed of making it big in the NBA, but plans changed when his high school coach predicted NFL stardom
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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