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With two titles, Goodwin doesn't need to brag

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Rowlett (Texas) track star Marquise Goodwin isn't one to brag. But that's just fine because his two World Junior Championship gold medals speak for themselves.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Fear not a factor for Weygandt

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Plenty of things can go wrong for a pole vaulter on each jump, but Shade Weygandt reached record-setting heights at Mansfield by disregarding fear

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Larger-than-life Finley seeking third title

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Buena Vista's 6-foot-8, 325-pound Mason Finley has the recipe to win his third consecutive state titles in the discus and shot put  but that's not all

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Hawthorne, Appleton pose problems for opposing defenses

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

It's been 17 years since East St. Louis' storied football program last won a state title, but senior wideouts Terry Hawthorne and Kraig Appleton are out to bring back the glory.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

Shaky start doesn't slow Connor Wood

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE

After 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, 2009

Florida recruit driven by personal loss

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Dwyer senior Matt Elam has used the memory of his late sister and brother to become one of the nation's top football recruits.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

This force learns fast … and so do foes

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

David 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, 2009

Roberts' lowest point drove her to new heights

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

In the instant when she hit the low point of her athletic career, Ann Arbor Pioneer track star Ariel Roberts realized exactly what she had to do to reach the top

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Only a sophomore, Harper has scouts buzzing about the future

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Only a sophomore, Las Vegas High catcher Bryce Harper has pro scouts buzzing about his future and his towering home runs.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009

Kemp takes on a leading role

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Mountain Vista defender Taylor Kemp entered his senior season as one of the nation's top soccer players, but he still had to learn how to become a leader

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Football isn't everything for Loston

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Eisenhower (Houston) senior Craig Loston is a pretty good actor, but there's no faking the skills that have made him the nation's top safety.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Hall embracing the ironman life

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Whether he's lined up on offense, defense or special teams, Palo Verde's Adam Hall can turn any play into a touchdown

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Campbell enjoys his iron man life

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

William Campbell's path to gridiron greatness had its share of challenges, but the Cass Tech senior lineman always found a way

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008