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Broken records, inspiring stories mark 2009

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

From the balance beam in Beijing to the mound in Tampa, Fla., high schoolers around the country broke records, won championships and inspired their classmates and neighbors. ESPN RISE reflects upon the year's top 10 headlines.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

For nation's top athletes, excelling in one sport is not enough

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

It takes a special athlete to excel on the football field and the basketball court. See which dual-sport players were named 2009 ESPN RISE Grid-Hoop All-Americans.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

The case for Kareem

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

Taking a look at what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's teams did when he played for them is only the beginning of a strong case that can be made that he should be regarded as basketball's Best Baller Ever, writes Mark Tennis.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Michigan takes a bite out of New York

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

No. 5 Michigan scored its second upset of the Great State Debate, ousting No. 1 New York with 65.3 percent of the vote.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

California edges past New Jersey in Great State Debate

Mark Tennis, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The voting was closer than expected, but in the end California came through with a win over New Jersey.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Bluegrass State eyes upset in round one

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 2 seed Illinois takes on No. 7 seed Kentucky.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2009

Top-seed New York escapes Indiana

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 1 seed New York rolled past vote-in candidate Indiana.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009

Indiana faces tough test in New York

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 1 seed New York takes on No. 8 seed Indiana.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009

Voting begins in Great State Debate

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

On the heels of Texas' runaway win in the football version of the Great State Debate, ESPN RISE asks: Which state boasts the best boys' basketball?

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009

Georgia boasts top teams, players

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

Georgia boasts tough teams and dynamic players.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Which state reigns in boys' basketball?

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

On the heels of Texas' runaway win in the football version of the Great State Debate, ESPN RISE asks: Which state boasts the best boys' basketball?

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Sweet 16 high school sports stories of 2008

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

Which high school sports stories made headlines in 2008? ESPN RISE runs down the sweet 16.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008