No backing down for Hartley
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISEBria Hartley took her game to the next level and led North Babylon to new heights by never backing down from a challenge.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009When it matters, call Dominique Easley
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISECurtis defensive end Dominique Easley established himself as New York's top football recruit by always coming through when his team needs him most
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009'Harrison Barnes Show' will go on and on
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISEHarrison Barnes is an honor roll student who plays the saxophone and leads a Bible study group. Oh yeah, he's also the nation's No. 1 hoops recruit
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Mater Dei teams shoot to top of SoCal class
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineThanks to an array of Division I recruits on the boys' and girls' teams, there's no denying Mater Dei is the class of SoCal hoops
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009Piedmont takes spread offense to new level
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazinePiedmont's A-11 offense -- unlike anything you've ever seen in football -- makes other high-octane attacks seem like child's play.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Versality just one of Woods' many strong suits
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineIt's become increasingly difficult to downplay Junipero Serra (Gardena, Calif.) senior Robert Woods' rise in stature
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Favors enjoys his senior send off
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazinePoints, rebounds, blocks South Atlanta superstar Derrick Favors did it all in cementing his status as the nation's best big man
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Ziedonis gives Cathedral the edge for title
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineYears of practice and preparation were put to the test before Cathedral golfer Corey Ziedonis was able to walk off the course as the 2008 state champion
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Tough loss prepares Barrett for success
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineDesert Ridge ace Jake Barrett has been known to punish himself with grueling runs following a loss so it's a good thing he wins nearly every time out
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Bailey has all the tools to be a successful catcher
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineTroup (LaGrange, Ga.) senior Luke Bailey has emerged as the nation's best catcher thanks to his potent bat, cannon arm and unmatched love of the game.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Stroman is breaking the rules on the way to the top
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineNo matter the situation, Patchogue-Medford (N.Y.) pitcher/shortstop Marcus Stroman has what it takes to change the game, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Hobgood thrives under pressure
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineAfter a season for the ages, the pressure's on Norco (Calif.) senior Matt Hobgood to pick up where he left off -- and that's just how he likes it, writes Ryan Canner O'Mealy.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Jones has no problem with small stature
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comOften overlooked simply because of his height, Garfield Heights point guard Carl Jones is ready to flip the script and take down the big boys
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Henson living up to top billing
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comJohn Henson came to Sickles with a lot of advanced billing, but the North Carolina-bound senior has more than lived up to expectations
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Rivalry turns to alliance for Duncanville
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comBy turning a grade school rivalry into a high school alliance, Shawn Williams and Roger Franklin have elevated Duncanville to national prominence
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "playoff" make the list?