Tragedy can't define Dion Waiters
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISEDion Waiters has dealt with a lifetime's worth of death and disappointment, but that hasn't stopped the Life Center Academy (N.J.)senior and Philly native from following the path to basketball stardom.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009No rest for Sarah Bridges
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineWhether traveling across the country or spending every off day on the practice field, Jesuit (Portland, Ore.) midfielder Sarah Bridges is working tirelessly to reach her goals, writes Brian A. Giuffra
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Tennis phenom always looks ahead
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineJoelle Kissell doesn't live in the past. The Latrobe (Latrobe, Pa.) tennis star stashes her trophies and medals away, focusing only on the next big win.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Gholston goes with flow … to a point
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineNortheastern (Detroit, Mich.) linebacker Will Gholston has long known how he wanted the final chapter of his high school career to unfold, but making it a reality took much more than a vivid imagination.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009MacMaster overcoming the opponent within
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineCasey MacMaster is big and powerful, with all the tennis tools to match. But the Rocky Mountain (Fort Collins, Colo.) senior didn't start vanquishing the best opponents until he stopped beating himself, writes Brian A. Giuffra
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Andrews dreaming of Olympic glory
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineWith four state titles in her rearview mirror, The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas) runner Sarah Andrews made the next major move toward her Olympic dream this past summer
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009PIAAs is a whole new game for Lyons
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.comBig matches against the nation's best players don't phase her, but when Tessa Lyons gets to the Pennsylvania state tennis tourney it's a whole new ballgame
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Revenge of the Fallen
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineA year after collapsing during the state cross country meet, The Woodlands national champ Reed Connor has come back stronger than before
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Pain no match for Brown's toughness
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineCherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) All-American McKenzie Brown fights through constant aches just to get on the field, but that's nothing compared to the hurt she puts on goalies
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Senay's prospect soaring like his homers
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineWith one flick of the wrist, South Park slugger Tarran Senay blasted a monster home run and watched his pro prospects lift off
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Tradition fuels current Brother Rice players
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE MagazineAs state champions, All-Americans and Division I recruits, Nick Dolik, T.J. Yost & Danny Henneghan embody Brother Rice lacrosse
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Loberg stays inspired
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.comBy signing with Minnesota, Princeton forward Katie Loberg fulfilled a long-standing promise to the grandfather who inspired her
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Ricketts intimidates the competition
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.comWith her menacing glare and devastating four-pitch arsenal, Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) ace Keilani Ricketts keeps opponents up at night.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Wheeler feels at home at Rutgers
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.comEach weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Wednesday, we catch up with basketball player Erica Wheeler.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009Chalonda Goodman's workout plan
Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.comThe nation's top sprinter, Chalonda Goodman, shares the training regimen that could ultimately leader her to Olympic Glory
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "next" make the list?