Shaky start doesn't slow Connor Wood
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISEAfter a rough beginning on the football field, Second Baptist's Connor Wood relied on advice from his brother and constant film study to become one of the nation's top quarterbacks.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Nickname rings true for White
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISEDarius White entered Fort Worth Dunbar with big talent and an even bigger nickname. Now a senior, D-Money has proven worthy of his longtime moniker, earning a new one in the process: the nation's top wide receiver.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Meade athletes celebrate Veterans Day
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comFor high school athletes with parents in the military, Veterans Day takes on a more special meaning, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009RISE Above: Adam Jones
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineAdam Jones once didn't know where he'd live or what he'd eat. With help from a famous family, he's become a Division I basketball recruit.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009This force learns fast … and so do foes
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineDavid Douglas (Portland, Ore.) defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa's name means peace, love and joy, although you could have fooled the other team
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Ohio's top linebacker always toes the lines
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineFollowing the Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) football creed day in and day out has helped linebacker Jordan Hicks emerge as his state's best football player
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009No excuses for Floyd
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineBecause he never let his difficult upbringing get the best of him, Sharrif Floyd now ranks among the nation's most sought-after football recruits, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Stafford stays cool under pressure
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineAs the nation's top quarterback, Highland Park (Dallas, Texas) star Matthew Stafford is cool under pressure.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Flowers is must-see on the gridiron
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineIt seems like Marquis Flowers never leaves the football field for Millenium (Goodyear, Ariz.) and that's making him a can't miss player.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Henderson now bowls over opponents
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comThere was a time when Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, Minn.) offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson was afraid to throw his weight around. Opponents take note that time has passed.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Seastrunk has the need for speed
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineWhether he's dodging defenders on the gridiron or letting loose on the sideline, Temple's Lache Seastrunk has every move figured out.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Good times never stop at Oaks Christian
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineHollywood icons and Hall of Famers in the stands? Dozens of Division I recruits? Six straight titles and counting? Welcome to Oaks Christian, where the fun never ends.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009James rebounds from injury
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineJordon James missed out on most of his junior season after breaking his arm. The Corona (Calif.) running back is looking to make up for lost time, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Reed plays inspired football
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineTrovon Reed, who lost his mother to cancer in March, uses her death as motivation to be the best player he can be, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Opposites attract for slugging pair
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineBishop Blanchet (Seattle) sluggers Jake Lamb and Josh Sale may not have a ton in common off the field, but when it comes to baseball they're on the same page.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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