Ingram’s double-double leads Norcom to victory by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In a benefit contest matching defending Group 3A state champions IC Norcom and Group 6A runner-up, Oscar Smith, the Tigers came out on top, 64-61. With both teams looking to make return trips to the state tournament, Tuesday’s contest was a perfect tuneup for each.…
Wigginton, Oak Hill shine in JARCAM Showcase by Daisia Payne, recruit757 Nationally-ranked Oak Hill traveled to Norfolk to take on Lake Taylor High School in the inaugural JARCAM Showcase. The Warriors, with their combination of size and speed, was too much for the Titans to handle, walking away with an 81-49 win. Oak Hill dominated…
Defense is key in Titans’ win over Green Run by Daisia Payne, recruit757 In a battle of two of the top public schools in South Hampton Roads, Lake Taylor topped Green Run 56-51 in a benefit game Tuesday night. Dereon Seabron led the Lake Taylor Titans with 20 points for the night. He was followed…
Cavaliers star LeBron James sends gifts to local programs by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Just call it early Christmas presents for a pair of Virginia high school teams. Princess Anne High School (Virginia Beach, VA) and Monacan High School (Chesterfield, VA) girls basketball programs both received team shoes courtesy of NBA star LeBron James. The Lady…
Defending 3A champs Greyhounds take on 6A runner-ups by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 As the high school football postseason kicks off, the start of basketball is now upon us. Benefit games and exhibition contests will take place this week, with the regular season officially tipping off the following week. Tuesday night will feature IC Norcom, the…
Lady Monarchs falter at home vs Tribe by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 ODU waited patiently for the start of its 2016 season, which came a week after most Division I programs begin their regular season schedule. Facing crosstown rival, Norfolk State, the Lady Monarchs used 20 points and 10 rebounds from forward Destinee Young to walk…
Two of area’s best will battle in benefit contest Tues by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Expected to be two of the top boys team in Hampton Roads this season, Green Run and Lake Taylor will battle in a benefit game on Tuesday. The Stallions will be playing their second preseason contest after defeating GW-Danville, 67-65, over…
Kings Fork’s Miller makes call for UNC-G by Romello Styles, recruit757 The wait is over, many have sought out the talent of Amesha Miller, but on Thursday she signed on the dotted line putting her signature on her Letter of Intent to attend UNC-Greensboro next fall. Many say that UNC-G got an incredible steal that…
Spartans take care of CIAA foe at home by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Led by a career-high 34 points from senior guard Jonathan Wade, Norfolk State pulled away from Elizabeth City St, 91-55. Norfolk State improved to 2-1 on the season after a win over Shenandoah on Sunday. After falling to Mississippi St last Friday, the…
Senior guard Kelly commits to Wingate by Romello Styles, recruit757 Aidahlia Kelly has been through the signing day process before, but always been the one snapping the picture, or maybe being the one to the left or right never been the focal point. That was not the case on Tuesday. “Dills” as everyone calls her,…
