WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Radio Boston Blog Boston Weather Climate Connections BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a News Tip RSS Feeds Podcasts Student Athlete Shoots for College By David Boeri Listen to story (Real Audio) Adrian Gonzalez, #50, with his team at Central Catholic HS. (Team photo) BOSTON, Mass. - March 28, 2008 - The number of Massachusetts high school students participating in sports has increased steadily every year for the past decade. In fact, an estimated 70% of Bay State high schoolers now take part. Many students, and of course their parents, hope athletic ability will lead to more college acceptances and scholarships. In reality, fewer than five percent will continue to play in college. Among the chosen few is Adrian Gonzalez, a senior at Central Catholic in Lawrence. WBUR's David Boeri profiles the basketball star and his prospects. Audio for this story will be available on WBUR's web site later today. RELATED LINKS Link to WBUR's "Radio Boston"    From The WBUR Newsroom State Street May Pay for Risky Investments BOSTON, Mass. (May 09, 2008) Boston-based State Street Corporation may end up paying far more than it's prepared for over its involvement in the sub-prime mortgage crash. State Rejects Home Insurance Hike BOSTON (May 09, 2008) State officials have rejected a plan by the state's home insurer of last resort to hike premiums by about 13 percent. Speculation Over Speaker DiMasi BOSTON, Mass. (May 09, 2008) Amid ethics questions and as some lawmakers jockey for his job, House Speaker Sal DiMasi is keeping a low profile at the State House. We'll report on the speculation over his leadership. Lacrosse v Baseball BOSTON, Mass. (May 08, 2008) In the heart of Red Sox Nation, many high school baseball players are switching to another sport instead. We report on the explosive growth of lacrosse, by almost 60 percent in the last six years.