Tony Hawk remembers high school

Legendary skater Tony Hawk looks back on his high school days, for better or worse.

King Chaz

People are calling Chaz Ortiz the LeBron James of skateboarding. For him, it's all about the tricks

ESPN RISE Magazine cover boy Chaz Ortiz is already taking over skateboarding

Next: Is John John Florence the next Shaun White?

Is John John Florence the next Shaun White. His prowess as a pro surfer has him ready to make the jump to stardom.

The Other Side: Raimi Merritt

By nailing a dangerous trick her competitors won't even attempt, Raimi Merritt proved she has what it takes to elevate wakeboarding to the next level

Ortiz poised to become the next great skater

A 15-year-old phenom who can already hang with the pros, Chaz Ortiz is poised to become the world's next great skater

Next in line: Boys' athletes

Last year's senior stars are on their way to the next level. ESPN RISE takes a look at who's next in line to become a boys' high school sports star.

The Future: Sports to watch

Five sports that will be invading high school athletics: flag football, weightlifting, surfing, skateboarding and bowling.

Qualls defies odds on ice

Kevin Qualls might have been born without a right arm, but the hockey star has more than enough courage and pluck to make up for it, writes Jeff Miller.

Illinois rolls to Great State Debate final

With Illinois' rout of California in the semifinals, SportsNation has narrowed the Great State Debate field to just two competitors. The Land of Lincoln will face nearby Michigan in next week's championship.

Hollingsworth's tricks revolutionizing women's snowboarding

Olympic hopeful Ellery Hollingsworth has used revolutionary tricks to erase old perceptions of girl snowboarders

Rachel Reinhard; COL DEC 2008; Skateboarding; Doherty; Story Idea: Reinhard; a senior skateboarder at Doherty (Colorado Springs; Colo.); realized a longtime dream by...

Rachel Reinhard; COL DEC 2008; Skateboarding; Doherty; Story Idea: Reinhard; a senior skateboarder at Doherty (Colorado Springs; Colo.); realized a longtime dream by...