Smithfield QB Willie Drew vs. King’s Fork in 2016 (Photo: Danny Haymond/recruit757) Smithfield appears to be ready to take the next step by John Harvey, recruit757 Team: Smithfield (Smithfield, Virginia) Classification/District: 4A/Bay Rivers 2016 Record: 8-3 (First round playoff loss to Grafton, 30-27) Head Coach: Reggie Chavis Colors: Royal Blue and Yellow Mascot: Packers It’s…
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Hopewell ATH Greg Cuffey (Photo: Greg Cuffey via Facebook) No. 8 Hopewell Athlete Greg Cuffey by John Harvey, recruit804 There’s never a good time for injuries to happen, especially not during a possible playoff run. That was the dilemma Greg Cuffey faced after breaking a finger midway through the season playing receiver. Instead of sitting…
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Talented wing Christmas heads to Huntington Prep by Daisia Payne, recruit757 Landstown rising junior Michael Christmas has made the decision to finish out his high school basketball career at Huntington Prep after earning Group 6A State Player of the Year honors.. “It feels great to have the opportunity to go there,” Christmas said about the…
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Oscar Smith QB Cam’ron Kelly vs. Salem (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Oscar Smith prevails, but both programs show bright spots by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Field conditions weren’t ideal, so we got to see the Sun Devils and Tigers tromp in the mud and damp turf. That somewhat negated team speed on both sides. Oscar Smith quarterback…
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Woodbridge WR/DB Dashaun Jerkins (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruitNoVA) #9 Dashaun Jerkins by Andy Hilton, recruitNoVA Athlete #9 is the second Woodbridge player in the recruitNoVA Fab 30, and that bodes well for the Vikings this fall. Heading into the regular season, we recognize the top 30 senior prospects in Northern Virginia. #9 in our countdown is…
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Lee-Davis Head Coach Ryan Turnage (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Lee-Davis has thrived under Ryan Turnage. Can the Confederates sustain their momentum? by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Team: Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville, Virginia) Classification/District: 5A/Capital 2016 Record: 8-3 (First round playoff loss to Douglas Freeman, 14-7) Head Coach: Ryan Turnage Colors: Orange, silver, and navy blue Mascot: Confederates Lee-Davis head…
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Bishop Sullivan QB Tyler Desue (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Tyler Desue is entering his fourth year of varsity play at a high level by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’ve watched Tyler Desue progress from the middle school ranks into high school at Ocean Lakes, and he’s continued to progress with Coach Chris Scott and the Bishop Sullivan…
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William and Mary Head Coach Jimmye Laycock (WAVY Still) Jimmye Laycock can claim longevity that’s rare in football by Brian Parsons, WAVY-TV 10 (A special contribution to recruit757) WILLIAMSBURG (WAVY) — William & Mary head coach Jimmye Laycock is entering his 38th season as head coach of the Tribe. That makes him the longest tenured…
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Ocean Lakes’ Jaevon Becton pursues Lake Taylor QB Javon Harvey (Photo: Mike Caudill/recruit757) Ocean Lakes shines in preseason action by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 If you walked into Thursday’s scrimmage featuring a pair of teams, Ocean Lakes and Lake Taylor that finished at opposite spectrums in 2016 expecting a blowout, trust me you were not alone.…
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Warhill Head Coach Thad Wheeler (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) The postseason goal has been met. Warhill’s next goal is a playoff run. by John Harvey, recruit757 School: Warhill (Williamsburg, VA) Classification/District: 3A/Bay Rivers 2016 record: 4-7 (First Round 3A East loss to Phoebus, 41-7) Head Coach: Thad Wheeler Mascot: Lions Colors: Sky Blue, Silver and Navy…
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