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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

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

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

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

Seniors lead Socorro to historic title win

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

With a senior-laden team, Socorro (El Paso, Texas) looked like the team to beat in Texas' Class 5A division. But the Bulldogs exceeded expectations and made history en route to the championship, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Rivet makes unlikely run to state title game

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

At the start of the season, the Rivet (Vincennes, Ind.) baseball didn't even have enough players to field a team. After a "membership drive," the Patriots put together five straight postseason wins to reach the Indiana state championship game.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 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

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

Pearland looks for first title since 1980

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Pearland (Texas) last won a state baseball title was 1980. Now, some members of that team are watching their sons go after the same crown.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 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

Alone, Richardson wins team state title

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Bonnie Richardson is a one-girl track team at Rochelle (Texas) High School. At last year's state meet, she won the team title -- all by herself.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Gaines returns to Mojo land

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Twenty years after leaving Permian (Odessa, Texas), Gary Gaines, the coach made famous by "Friday Night Lights," returns to coach the Panthers.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Lucas' combine evaluates eighth-graders

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

John Lucas' International Middle School Basketball Combine attracts some of the best young players -- specifically, eighth-graders -- in the country, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Hallsville making most of second chance

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Given a second chance by a favorable ruling on an ineligible player, Hallsville (Texas) is making its trip through the state playoffs an exciting experience.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Gorman once again hunting a title

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

After a late-season loss, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) is refocused for a run at its fourth straight state championship.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009