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MaxPreps Senior Writer Dave Krider

Articles by Dave Krider

5/7/2008 6:43:26 PM - Warren More Than Just "The Streak"
Landon Warren grabbed headlines with a 75-game hitting streak, but what she does without a bat in her hand may be her biggest contribution to coach Dorrian Stephens' Broughton (N.C.) squad.

5/6/2008 7:15:01 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Kansas hurler K's 33 in 21-inning marathon; Rhode Island's Westmoreland perfect; Coaching changes lead to change of scenery for Tinsley, Taylor.

4/30/2008 6:31:37 PM - Another Long on the Verge of Stardom
Virginia's Kyle Long earned a spot on the MaxPreps All-American football team last fall but will pursue a future in another sport.

4/29/2008 10:40:03 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Eleanor Roosevelt (Md.) relay teams star at Penn Relays; Star Florida quarterback commits to Dawgs; Williams following Crean to Indiana.

4/23/2008 7:57:29 PM - Skipworth's Streak Pushes Stock Through the Roof
Patriot (Riverside, Calif.) High School's Kyle Skipworth reached base 25 times in a row earlier this spring, just one of the reasons he is being considered a potential top five pick in June's MLB Draft.

4/22/2008 8:07:52 PM - Krider's National Notebook
MaxPreps National Player of the Year highlights Jordan Brand Classic; Kansas' Releford leads the way at Derby Festival; Spring game fruitful for the Irish.

4/16/2008 4:50:25 PM - Olympic Future for Record-Setting Feigen?
China not out of the question for Texas swim star, according to future coach Eddie Reese.

4/16/2008 12:24:30 AM - Krider's National Notebook
Demar DeRozan and Team USA run away from World Select Team in Portland; Padre pitching untouchable in California; St. Anthony stocking up for repeat run.

4/8/2008 7:15:19 PM - Krider's National Notebook
Future Sun Devil goes on historic streak; Florida sprinter Demps clocks a 10.17 100 meter; Sveinsson emerging as distance star in Lone Star State.

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Books by Dave Krider

Dave Krider:
High School Sports Pioneer

Uncaged

Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players

David Krider: High School Sports Pioneer

"Dave Krider: High School Sports Pioneer" is the story of a young writer from Elkhart, Ind., who helped place high school sports and athletes firmly in the national spotlight, following a path that God set out for him to live a Christian life and to help raise prep sports to the unprecedented level they have reached today.

This book may be purchased by calling (888) 280-7715 or going online at Authorhouse.com and accessing the "Book Store" link at the top of the page.

"Uncaged" chronicles the rise of Greg Oden, Mike Conley, and the Lawrence North (Ind.) Wildcats as they capture three-straight state titles and a No. 1 national ranking under the direction of head coach Jack Keefer.

This book can be purchased at bookstores and other retail locations, by calling (877) 424-8665, or by visiting SportsPublishingLLC.com and searching "Uncaged."

David Krider: Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players

"Indiana High School Basketball's 20 Most Dominant Players" profiles Hoosier hardcourt legends that exhibited total dominance when it mattered most.

This book may be purchased by calling (888) 280-7715 or going online at Authorhouse.com and accessing the "Book Store" link at the top of the page.

About Dave Krider

During his 46-year journalism career, Dave Krider has helped high school athletics vault from obscurity to national prominence through positions and associations with the likes of USA Today, Street & Smith's, Basketball Weekly, Basketball Times, and SI.com.

In 1997, Krider was elected to both the National High School Hall of Fame and the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame. He is one of 10 National High School Hall of Fame inductees from the state of Indiana, joining the likes of Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, and John Wooden.

Krider helped cultivate national attention of high school sports for 18 years with the USA Today, providing the football and boys basketball "Super 25" rankings, and selecting national players of the year in the aforementioned sports, as well as baseball.

Krider has authored or co-authored three books. "Uncaged" - published in October of 2006 - chronicles the celebrated high school careers of Greg Oden and Mike Conley, who helped Lawrence North High in Indianapolis, Ind., capture three-straight state titles and a national championship.