Snell beating cancer and winning games
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJustin 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, 2009Overall excellence earns The Woodlands FAB 50 all-sports crown
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comTo 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, 2009Houston's Wheatley thrives under pressure
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWheatley (Houston) boys' basketball has enjoyed success -- and the passionate fan support that comes with it. But can new coach Willie Patrick live up to the expectations? The Wildcats seem to be thriving, says Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009No mercy: Blowout remorse
Jeff Miller, Special To ESPNRISE.comWhen should competition take a back seat to compassion? In high school sports, the debate rages after a recent 100-0 girls' basketball blowout.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009Madison (Texas) pushes the limits
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comESPN RISE FAB 50 No. 22 Madison (San Antonio, Texas) is equal parts hardwood laboratory and boot camp. The school's innovation and intensity is paying dividends.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Strake Jesuit climbs to top of state rankings
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAfter struggling to compete as an independent, Strake Jesuit (Houston) finds itself on top of the rankings of Texas Class 5A basketball.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "news" make the list?