Cooper playing big at small school
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comLavocheya Cooper does everything for Texas Class 2A Arp. As a safety, running back and kick returner, Cooper is carrying the banner for Texas' small-school players, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Borner vows to walk and support his team
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWhen Corey Borner was paralyzed in spring practice, his commitment to walk again one day and his devotion to the DeSoto Eagles never wavered.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009Rodeo athletes cowboy up
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comIn the race for toughest high school sports, rodeo throws its cowboy hat in the mix, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Athletics going strong at TSD
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAthletes at the Texas School for the Deaf (Austin, Texas) are proving their abilities on the field, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 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, 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, 2009Overall excellence earns The Woodlands FAB 50 all-sports crown
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comTo take home ESPN RISE's overall FAB 50 title, The Woodlands (Texas) had to excel across the board. Passion, a drive to succeed and great coaching made the difference, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 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, 2009Alone, Richardson wins team state title
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comBonnie Richardson is a one-girl track team at Rochelle (Texas) High School. At last year's state meet, she won the team title -- all by herself.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Spillman returns to diamond, remembering those who saved him
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comCannon Falls (Minn.) senior Mike Spillman return to baseball has been great for and for the those who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009Texas' spring sports postseason schedule altered by swine flu outbreak
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comThe outbreak of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, has caused spring sports teams to suspend play in Texas and Alabama. State athletic federations are grappling with keeping athletes safe and championship competition fair, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 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, 2009Alumni offer reminders of Owasso's success
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comOwasso (Okla.) baseball has won 10 state titles. You might think that would make the team complacent -- but with constant reminders from alumni, there's little chance of the team slacking off, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Coach remembered on anniversary of Columbine tragedy
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comWilliam "Dave" Sanders died saving his students 10 years ago during the Columbine High School tragedy. On the 10-year anniversary, the coach and teacher is remembered.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2009High Island baseball returns to the field
Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.comAfter surviving Hurricane Ike, High Island (Texas) baseball is finally returning to the field. But it's far from returning to normal, writes Jeff Miller.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "track" make the list?