2008 High school football champions

2008 High school football champions

Top-seeded Texas is rich with talent

Texas boasts an embarassment of football riches, including high school football so intense it has inspired two decades' worth of books, movies and TV shows.

Rookie Hightower impacting Cardinals

Even though he was lightly recruited out of Episcopal High School (Alexandria, Va.) Tim Hightower shined at Richmond and has become a rookie sensation with the Cardinals.

Young sets Pennsylvania rushing record

Jeremiah Young breaks Pennsylvania state record, plus other record-breakers around the nation. … Our Coach of the Week beats cancer and then wins state final. … Plus, Southern Cal's title and team that can claim it beat two state champs.

RISE National Athletes of the Week

Torrie Campbell, who led her Amarillo High girls volleyball team to its third straight title, and soccer player Will Stamatis, who plays for one of the most successful coaches in U.S. history at Pingry School are our honorees.

All Area Greater Chicago

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All Area Greater Boston

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"Twilight" rules the box office

The popular teen book series "Twilight" made its way to the big screen Friday night. Teens flocked to movie theaters across the country to see the book come to life.

Got Game Greater Boston

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Digits Colorado

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Personal hygiene key to staying healthy

Personal hygiene is an important step in staying healthy and on the court. Martonne NeVille has tips for taking care of yourself this season.

Favors the favorite among POY candidates

South Atlanta's Derrick Favors is the top vote-getter in the preseason ESPN RISE Boys' Basketball National Player of the Year Tracker.

Club teams could hurt U.S. high schools

More teenage soccer players are playing with club teams instead of their high school teams, and the sport is beginning to suffer in America, writes Joe Trost.

Recognize Greater Pittsburgh

Teams that demand attention in your region

...growth spurt between his sophomore and junior years that saw him grow several inches. He improved his numbers from 12 points; 6.6 rebounds and three blocks per game as a sophomore to 25 points...