Hampton wins the 4A Region Girls Basketball title (Photo: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Athleticism leads the Hampton Crabbers into the State Tournament by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Hampton Crabbers had Grafton on the run Friday night. Fast break points piled up as the Crabbers sprinted to an early lead and never looked back. “We didn’t play our…
A Convincing 102-69 win over Smithfield puts the Wilson Boys in the state tournament by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been a long time since the Presidents were in the state basketball tournament. Hippies, tie dye and free love hadn’t even come into style yet. The school’s campus was tucked behind Maryview Hospital, on Willett Drive…
Southeastern District POTY King’s Fork guard Jayden Epps (Video Still: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Jayden Epps of King’s Fork is the Player of the Year for the Southeastern District by Andy Hilton, recruit757 King’s Fork continues to roll in the Region 4A playoffs and their big season has led to big honors in the All-District teams. Jayden…
Lauren Van Assche of Great Bridge is Player of the Year for the Southeastern District by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lauren Van Assche led the Great Bridge Wildcats in the 2019-2020 season and though the Wildcats finished lower in the standings, her contributions certainly didn’t go unnoticed. The All-Southeastern District teams are selected by the coaches…
King’s Fork celebration surrounds Quentin Livingston (Video Still: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) King’s Fork went to the wire with Menchville by Andy Hilton, recruit757 King’s Fork was sent to a neutral court Wednesday night, but it could have been mistaken for a home game as the Bulldogs rocked the house with a thrilling finish. Smithfield’s gym was…
A fast start and strong finish sends Kecoughtan to the Region 5A semis by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Kecoughtan jumped out to a fast start against Indian River and held off the Braves on Tuesday night. Indian River sharpshooter Kahlil Oden kept his team in the game with a game leading 27 points, but it was…
Norview guard Jaylani Darden goes to the hoop vs. Bethel (Photo: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Jaylani Darden leads Norview with 18 points in their playoff opener by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Norview went on a run early and never looked back. The Pilots staked themselves to a double-digit first quarter lead as they converted their first four shots…
King’s Fork guard George Beale goes in for a layup against Churchland (Photo: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Jayden Epps leads King’s Fork with 31 points in their playoff opener by Andy Hilton, recruit757 King’s Fork got the advantage of opening the playoffs on their home court. Churchland traveled to Suffolk on Monday night and they gave the…
Menchville vs. Lake Taylor (Video Still: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Menchville advances with Defense by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Monday night, Menchville got one step closer to qualifying for the state tournament. As the number three seed in the bracket, Menchville (20-3) had to travel to King’s Fork to take on the Titans. The Monarchs jumped out…
Western Branch point guard Cameron Edmonds (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Western Branch grabs two #1 seeds while Thomas Dale and James River grab one each in the Region 6A tournament brackets by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is going to take a minute to explain. In Region 6A, for the Boys and Girls basketball tournaments, the athletic…