Gold on his mind

Chesterton senior Kyle Whitaker is driven by his failures, but lately the nine-time state champ and national record-holder has been nothing but golden.

Superstars among decade's top players

Before turning the page to a new decade, ESPN RISE takes a look back at the most exciting and influential high school athletes from the past 10 years.

Aug 16, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Michael Phelps (USA) laughs as he looks into the stands after being awarded his gold medal for winning...

Post pursues many athletic passions

Alise Post dominated in gymnastics. She's reaching new heights as a pole vaulter. But this jane of all sports is master at one: BMX.

Carlton, Embree navigating the world of junior tennis

Naples-area friends Tripper Carleton and Lauren Embree have successfully navigated the crazy world of elite junior tennis

Goodman has Olympics-sized goals

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Thursday, we catch up with sprinter Chalonda Goodman.

Henderson-Kunz learns from Trials letdown

Morgon Henderson-Kunz has long dominated Oregon swimming, but a trip to the Olympic Trials made him realize he still had a long way to go before he could hang with the best in the world

Community key in swimming success

Swimming has come to define Cheshire, which holds the nation's win streak for girl's high school dual meets. Coaches and parents say the community effort keys the team's continued success.

D'Innocenzo reaching elite heights

Thanks to one inspired lap, Andover's Nick D'Innocenzo catapulted himself into an elite class of up-and-coming U.S. swimmers

D'Innocenzo takes the wheel

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Thurssday, we catch up with Nick D'Innocenzo.

Capobianco plays favorites

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Thursday, we catch up with Bobby Capobianco.

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Teams that demand attention in Colorado

No record worries for Hanowski

Torn between spending this year as a senior at Little Falls or in the junior hockey ranks, high-scoring Ben Hanowski opted for one more run at a state title

TV shows make a splash with Beck

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

Prep standout Tyler to star on big screen

Jeremy Tyler has been a household name in San Diego since he was a freshman. Now one of the top players in the Class of 2010 is taking his story to the silver screen, writes Nathan Dinsdale.