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Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISEBy listening to his family and coach, Jefferson's Terrence Jones went from underachiever to one of the nation's top basketball recruits, write Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009St. Mary's duo finds friendship and success
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISESt. Mary's (Stockton) seniors Chelsea Gray and Afure Jemerigbe are almost as good at making each other laugh off the court as they are at dominating together on it.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Reeling in state certification
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISEHow Bass Fishing Became a State-Sanctioned Sport.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Shaky 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, 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, 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, 2009ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comClay Matthews might come from football royalty, but he wasn't a heralded recruit. Years of hard work and determination will pay off for Matthews this weekend.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009LaPierre loves football, chooses lacrosse
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comDespite having the best single-season rushing performance in state history, Shawnee's Chris LaPierre will give up football for lacrosse at Virginia
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Princeton squad rebounds to honor late coach
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comMore than a year after the death of their head coach, the Princeton boys' basketball squad has honored his memory by playing as one
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Te'o shares spotlight on signing day
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comManti Te'o, the No. 2 recruit in the ESPNU 150, committed to Notre Dame on Wednesday after months of indecision, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009Florida natives represent at UA game
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comSeminole (Sanford, Fla.) seniors Ray Ray Armstrong, Andre Debose and Dyron Dye returned to the scene of their state-championship win to star in the second annual Under Armour All-America High School Football Game in front of rabid fans.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2009Hawaiian star makes big impression at Under Armour Game practices
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comManti Te'o traveled a long way from his home in Hawaii to show America why he's the nation's No. 1 linebacker.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009Crosby talks favorite players
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comEach weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Thursday, we catch up with China Crosby.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008No days off anytime soon for Ruffin-Pratt
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comIdolized by teammates and feared by opponents, T.C. Williams senior Tierra Ruffin-Pratt became one of the nation's top ballers by never taking a day off
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Marinacci does it all for Foothills
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comA versatile player and indespensible leader, Christina Marinacci has done it all for Foothill during her accomplished hoop career
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "numbers" make the list?