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17 Results for skateboarding

Tony Hawk remembers high school

Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN The Magazine

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

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Next: Is John John Florence the next Shaun White?

ESPN RISE Magazine

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

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

The Other Side: Raimi Merritt

Brian A. Giuffra, ESPN RISE Magazine

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

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Ortiz poised to become the next great skater

Lucas O'Neill, ESPN RISE Magazine

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

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Next in line: Boys' athletes

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

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.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009

The Future: Sports to watch

ESPNRISE.com

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

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009

Qualls defies odds on ice

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

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.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Illinois rolls to Great State Debate final

Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com

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.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Hollingsworth's tricks revolutionizing women's snowboarding

Jen A. Miller, ESPNRISE.com

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

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Ponce no longer skating under the radar

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

Gaby Ponce was so under the radar that her Tenafly classmates didn't even realize she was a big-time skateboarder  until they saw her on TV competing at the X Games.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Next: Falyn Fonoimoana

ESPNRISE.com

Is Falyn Fonoimoana the next Kerri Walsh?

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Bretz stoked for another big winter

Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.com

After winning his first world cup event last year, snowboarder Greg Bretz is stoked for an encore this winter -- and beyond.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Crazy tricks and courage define Reinhard

Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.com

Rachel Reinhard's ability to pull off YouTube-worthy tricks helped her go pro, but it's her courage that's made the Doherty senior a skateboarding star

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Vert skater Ponce is hitting it big

Brian A. Giuffra, ESPNRISE.com

It hasn't been easy, but New Jersey native Gaby Ponce has become one of the few East Coast vert skaters to make it big.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Street Seen: Cameron Redwine

Suzi Drake, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Cameron Redwine started skateboarding by accident. By breaking his arm, he found his calling.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008