Snell beating cancer and winning games
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJustin Snell was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; that didn't stop him from playing the sports he loves, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009Bidding for Clarkson's services heats up in summer session
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWagner's (San Antonio) Jordan Clarkson was named after Michael Jordan. As Clarkson focuses on modeling his game after No. 23, college coaches are beginning to take notice, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Offenses exploding with 7-on-7 competition in Texas
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe popularity of 7-on-7 competitions in Texas has helped develop some top quarterbacks and led an offensive revolution in the state, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Hope Christian pays the price for dynasty
Jeff Miller, ESPNRISE.comHope Christian (Albuquerque, N.M.) had a motto of "Pay the Price" going into the season. After a grueling schedule, the Huskies took home their sixth title since 1999.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009BC High takes another Div. I baseball title
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comBoston College High (Boston) proved again on a run to its second straight Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I title that it can survive and thrive.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Seniors lead Socorro to historic title win
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWith a senior-laden team, Socorro (El Paso, Texas) looked like the team to beat in Texas' Class 5A division. But the Bulldogs exceeded expectations and made history en route to the championship, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Rivet makes unlikely run to state title game
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAt the start of the season, the Rivet (Vincennes, Ind.) baseball didn't even have enough players to field a team. After a "membership drive," the Patriots put together five straight postseason wins to reach the Indiana state championship game.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Pressure no problem for Capistrano Valley
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comCapistrano Valley (Mission Viejo, Calif.) entered the season with a hot prospect and high expectations. But the pressure wasn't a problem as the team cruised to its sixth title, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Pearland looks for first title since 1980
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comPearland (Texas) last won a state baseball title was 1980. Now, some members of that team are watching their sons go after the same crown.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Punahou continuing island dominance
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe Punahou (Honolulu) School Class of 2009 has a lot to celebrate. Buff 'n Blue athletes won 61 state titles in four years in sports from football to air riflery, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Lucas' combine evaluates eighth-graders
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJohn Lucas' International Middle School Basketball Combine attracts some of the best young players -- specifically, eighth-graders -- in the country, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Gorman once again hunting a title
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAfter a late-season loss, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) is refocused for a run at its fourth straight state championship.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Gilbert's dedication, passion inspire players
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comJoe Gilbert has spent six decades at Barnsdall (Okla) High School. Along the way, he's coached five different sports, served as athletic director, racked up more than 3,000 wins and touched countless lives, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Memorial, Hays getting good at going deep
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comEven after swine flu shut down sports in Texas, it couldn't cool the bats at Memorial (Houston) and Hays (Buda), which lead the state in homers.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009Coppell running toward postseason
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAfter losing their first district game, Coppell (Texas) and its six Division I-bound stars are focused for a run to the postseason.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tournament" make the list?