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Long snappers have historically been treated as afterthoughts in recruiting. But the growth of snapping camps means more prepared prospects are earning scholarships.

When Josh Banderas participates in the camp circuit, it comes with doubt of his fellow competitors. That doubt is gone heading into the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

There will never again be a team called the Braves, Chiefs or Indians in the state of Oregon, after the Northwest state officially outlawed all mascots connected to Native American themes in a State Board of Education meeting.

Coaches for a U-14 rugby team in Northern California were reportedly offering up to $30 per match for injuring opponents during competition. Wesley Van Tonder Sr. and Jr., the father and son duo who established the Martinez Raptors in 2011 ...

Camp Hill (Pa.) Cedar Cliff tight end Adam Breneman is the top ranked player in his state and the highest-rated prospect at his position in the country. For the 6-foot-5 pass-catcher neither of those accolades are good enough.

If Brenham (Texas) High athlete Darrion Johnson wasn't aware of just how high his profile had gotten he certainly is now. He is being lauded as a top player in the Class of 2014 and invited to participate in the ...

Kerrick Huggins, a 6 feet 3 defensive tackle, is a load to move at 283 pounds and wants to be the rock on which the defense can be built. His participation in the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, he hopes, will start ...

With his invitation to the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran OT John Lopez will get to see what nuances the film study sessions missed.

Class of 2014 OL Casey Tucker watched, listened and learned at a distance as Christian Westerman and Tyler Johnstone showed him the paces. Now it is his turn for the spotlight.

Class of 2014 OT Donell Stanley may be literally the biggest thing in his small hometown. But he fully appreciates the big opportunity his size and talents give him.

Twin brothers Tyrell and Tyree Robinson are among the top prospects for both football and basketball, and they plan to play both sports together in college.

Raekwon McMillan is tired of being in the shadow of Rueben Foster and wants to use the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge as a launching pad for a Top 10 ranking.

Mission Viejo (Calif.) High safety Max Redfield may not appreciate the description be he certainly understands why people think he is a cocky football player.

Johnathon McCrary has not always been the hardest worker, he will tell you as much. It's his newfound work ethic that he thinks will separate him from the other competitors at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Why has the camp circuit become so important, even for elite, committed prospects such as Jake Raulerson? We talked to five juniors and learned from their stories.