All-time greats from each state

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

St. Thomas reigns supreme

After routing Lakeland (Fla.) in the 5A title game, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) holds on to the top spot in the final ESPN RISE FAB 50 football rankings.

Fans' passion puts Texas over the top

If you looked only at the players and teams to emerge from Texas each year, you could make the case that Texas is the best high school football state in the country. But when you factor in Texas fans' passion, the Lone Star State wins in a landslide.

Florida and Texas All-Time Teams

ESPN RISE has tabbed all-time all-state teams from both states as part of this week's Great State Debate final. Once the voting is closed Wednesday at noon ET, we'll know which state will be crowned the nation's best for high school football.

Talent, coaching, weather boost Florida

In the second head-to-head matchup of the Great State Debate, SportsNation came out in droves to decide which state has produced the best high school football: No. 2 seed Florida or No. 7 seed Louisiana.

Who hails from Florida, Louisiana?

Which state can claim the best high school football players? Here's a look at the all-stars that hail from No. 1 Texas and No. 8 Virginia.

Nov 1, 1986; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Hurricanes receiver Michael Irvin during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Orange Bowl

Introducing the Great State Debate

The Great State Debate asks a simple question -- which state has produced the best high school football? -- that has a very complicated answer.

Florida among nation's top talent producers

Forget oranges; Florida's greatest export might be gridiron legends. But is the Sunshine State the best football state in the country? It's up to you to decide.

ESPN RISE Preseason FAB 50 Nos. 11-25

ESPN RISE Preseason FAB 50 Nos. 11-25

City teams look good in Class 1, 2 and 3A

Dunbar once again looks to be the power in Balitmore city

Balimore City players to watch

Players to watch in baltimore city

South Bend Washington survives, maintains top spot in FAB 50

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend had no shortage of exciting games with intense endings, and it all started at the top of the ESPN RISE FAB 50.

All Area Greater Houston

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Bay Area All-Area Football

Which players will make waves on the football field this fall? Check out ESPN Rise's Bay Area All-Area Football team.