Powell grows into role as standout player
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISEIt wasn't until Ronald Powell got things together off the field that the spotlight could shine on him as the star football player he knew he could be
Story | Conversation | November 30, 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, 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, 2009Here's the deal: Beal does more than score
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineBrad Beal can light up the scoreboard, but that's just the beginning of what makes him one of the nation's most sought-after basketball recruits
Story | Conversation | November 09, 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, 2009No road block too big for Demien
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineNick Demien became an All-State offensive lineman and Missouri's top recruit despite being hampered by a wrist injury last year. Now that he's healthy, look out.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 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, 2009Highlights putting Luc on the map
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineOne highlight reel transformed Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) linebacker Jeff Luc from local star to a Top 10 national recruit, writes Jon Mahoney.
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, 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, 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, 2009Glover taking the lead
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineThanks to sparkplug leadoff hitter Tara Glover, no game is ever out of reach for the Grants Pass softball team
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Griggs proves toughness on mound
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineSan Ramon Valley (Danville, Calif.) ace Scott Griggs lost much of his 2008 campaign to injury, but he returned to pitch in the season finale with a brand-new appreciation for the sport he loves.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 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, 2009Next in line: Girls' High School athletes
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineKenzie Fowler, Brittney Griner and Jordan Hasay may be graduating, but there are plenty underclassmen stars ready to step up as high school sports stars.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "playoff" make the list?
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