50 Results for ncaa

Joeckel twins leading Arlington High

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Matt Joeckel is entering his senior season as Arlington (Texas) High's quarterback and is looking to go deep into the playoffs. Watching his back is his brother, Luke, a senior lineman, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Rodeo athletes cowboy up

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

In the race for toughest high school sports, rodeo throws its cowboy hat in the mix, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Athletics going strong at TSD

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Athletes at the Texas School for the Deaf (Austin, Texas) are proving their abilities on the field, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Snell beating cancer and winning games

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Justin Snell was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; that didn't stop him from playing the sports he loves, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009

Determination, drive earn Bates scholarship

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Brandon Bates spent the past four years at the Carolina Children's Home, never really knowing his family. When an eligibility issue took away his senior season, his coaches stepped in to help him earn a much-deserved -- and appreciated -- scholarship.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Spread traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The spread has made headlines in recent years because it aims to level the playing field while resulting in eye-popping passing stats. But the offense is no recent fad; it traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009

Bidding for Clarkson's services heats up in summer session

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Wagner's (San Antonio) Jordan Clarkson was named after Michael Jordan. As Clarkson focuses on modeling his game after No. 23, college coaches are beginning to take notice, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Offenses exploding with 7-on-7 competition in Texas

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The popularity of 7-on-7 competitions in Texas has helped develop some top quarterbacks and led an offensive revolution in the state, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Sumrall completes title defense, dream season

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Sumrall (Miss.) entered the season focused on defending its 2008 state title. The Bobcats, however, did even better, winning a second straight title with a perfect record, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Hope Christian pays the price for dynasty

Jeff Miller, ESPNRISE.com

Hope Christian (Albuquerque, N.M.) had a motto of "Pay the Price" going into the season. After a grueling schedule, the Huskies took home their sixth title since 1999.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009

Overall excellence earns The Woodlands FAB 50 all-sports crown

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

To take home ESPN RISE's overall FAB 50 title, The Woodlands (Texas) had to excel across the board. Passion, a drive to succeed and great coaching made the difference, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

BC High takes another Div. I baseball title

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Boston College High (Boston) proved again on a run to its second straight Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I title that it can survive and thrive.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Heathcott, Texas High take home 4A crown

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

When star outfielder Slade Heathcott made his season pitching debut for Texas High (Texarkana) in the Texas 4A title game, no one could have guessed he would shut down highly ranked Moody (Corpus Christi) for the title.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Pressure no problem for Capistrano Valley

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Capistrano Valley (Mission Viejo, Calif.) entered the season with a hot prospect and high expectations. But the pressure wasn't a problem as the team cruised to its sixth title, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Punahou continuing island dominance

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The Punahou (Honolulu) School Class of 2009 has a lot to celebrate. Buff 'n Blue athletes won 61 state titles in four years in sports from football to air riflery, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009