If ND, USC, OU or Texas were after me ...

Why should elite recruits have all the fun? ESPN RISE lifestyle editor Jay Corbin has a ball deciding between Notre Dame, USC, Texas and Oklahoma

ESPNHS Monday: Best blogs 7/13

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

Celebrity alumni give Poly a Hollywood atmosphere

Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) counts famous musicians, actors and athletes among its alumni. Their success helps fuel the current generation of Jackrabbits, writes Jeremy Willis.

ESPNHS: Blogger of the Week 3/22-28

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country. Today we look at the outstanding blogs from Baseballanderson, ESPNHS Blogger of the Week.

Delhomme takes long road to stardom

Overshadowed by fellow Louisiana prep QB Peyton Manning, Delhomme has taken a more difficult path to NFL stardom.

One game, but memories for a lifetime

In 1999, Central Bucks West beat Cathedral Prep for a state title in Pennsylvania. From the win streak that was on the line to the dueling documentaries that season, the game has become the embodiment of the state championships.

Mankins becomes big key to Pats' success

Powerful Patriots lineman comes from humble, small-town roots and became a Super Bowl starter despite being offered a scholarship in high school by only one college.

New England Patriots v Indianapolis Colts INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 2: Logan Mankins #70 of the New England Patriots blocks...

New England Patriots first round draft pick Logan Mankins, an offensive lineman from Fresno State University, holds a team...

Coaches find success in single wing

"Wildcat" is just a nickname, a variation, of one of the most time-tested formations in football -- the single wing. With an estimated winning percentage of .700, why aren't more teams employing this versatile offense?

Lipscomb shining in Shepard's shadow

Although Hasan Lipscomb was displaced by Hurricane Katrina, he hasn't forgotten where he's from, writes Christopher Lawlor.

Strahan saves the best for last

Michael Strahan played one year of high school football before setting records in college and the NFL.

Gridiron greats Pennsylvania, Ohio face off

Pennsylvania and Ohio are neighbors and football powers -- making their first-round Great State Debate matchup even more interesting. Doug Huff lends his expert opinion to the debate.

Top teams set to face off at MLK tourneys

The Martin Luther King holiday weekend brings more hoops tournaments featuring ESPN RISE FAB 50 teams, including the Spalding Hoophall Classic with No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 2 Oak Hill, No. 3 St. Benedict's, No. 7 LeFlore and No. 9 South Atlanta.

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