Nansemond River vs. Bethel (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Here’s the schedule for scrimmages in the 757 by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In August, recruit757 gets out to see as many teams as we can. That includes scrimmages, where we can observe teams putting their game plan together and giving playing time to some untested players who may…
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Varina receiver Isiah Paige (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Recruit804 Fab 30: Isiah Paige Varina # 22 ‘ by Byron Jones, recruit804 Class of 2020 ATH Isiah Paige exemplifies the old saying “Big things come in small packages.” Standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall, Paige is one of the central regions most exciting and explosive playmakers. He…
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Coach Phil Sims and (L-R) Jordan Miles, Mikel Merrit, Damian Harris, and Aerek Thomas) Richmond City Public School Media Day: John Marshall High School by Byron Jones, recruit804 After posting a 1-9 record in his first year as a high school football coach, Phillip Sims guided John Marshall to a 4-6 record in 2018 and…
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Coach Danny Mitchell with the Crabbers (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) After a hiatus for part of the 2018 season, Danny Mitchell rejoins the Crabber coaching staff by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In 2018, Hampton Crabber Football was in a state of upheaval. A Virginia Retirement System ruling mandated that football coach Mike Smith had to take a…
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Life Christian WR/DB Marvin Reed (Photo: Life Christian) Saint Augustine offers Life Christian DB Marvin Reed, Omega Williams secures Charlotte by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Life is good at Life Christian Academy. Earlier in the summer the Eagles took their 7-on-7 team down to North Carolina where they were able to win their first Powerade Invitational…
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South County D-lineman Zion Dayne (Twitter Photo) South County DT/FB Zion Dayne is Fab 30 athlete #23 by Andy Hilton, recruitNoVA One thing is certain. As high school football players go, Zion Dayne is a load. He gets it honestly. Heading into the regular season, we recognize the top 30 senior prospects in and around…
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Thomas Dale lineman Darius Sterling (Photo: Mike Caudill/recruit757) recruit804 Fab 30: Darius Sterling DL Thomas Dale #23 by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Thomas Dale has a storied list of prospects on the defensive side of the ball that have been nearly unstoppable especially in recent years. Last year alone the Knights held guys like Rick D’Abreu,…
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Norcom QB Jacoby Smith (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Bluefield shows up to Norcom and leaves QB Jacoby Smith with his first offer by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It was a storybook ending for the Greyhounds at the end of last season. We all found out that a hero’s journey doesn’t always end with him pulling out the…
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Woodside LB Seth Naotala (Photo: Nathaniel Jones/recruit757) recruit757 Fab 30: Seth Naotala LB Woodside #23 by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Heading into the regular season, we recognize the top 30 senior prospects in and around the region of Hampton Roads. Continuing our countdown at number 23 is none other than senior prospect Woodside starting linebacker Seth…
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Warwick 2018 (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) Warwick head coach Corey Hairston leads the Raiders into his sixth season with the program by Justin Russell, recruit757 The intensity level is high in The Warwick Raiders training camp this season. In their first practice in full pads last Friday night, they had what head coach Corey Hairston dubbed…
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