by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 #5 Grassfield (8-3) at #1 Oscar Smith (10-0) Friday at 7 p.m. Oscar Smith made light work of Kellam in the first round of the Group 6A South region playoffs, dismantling the Knights 48-13, setting up a second round matchup with Southeastern District rival Grassfield. The Grizzlies have yet to defeat…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Grassfield Athletic Director Matt Puryear started the ceremony off with a few numbers for Grant Holloway. 15: Grant Holloway was 15 years old when he cleared 7 feet, one inch in the high jump. 25 feet, 8 3/4 inches: Grant’s VHSL long jump record 9: state titles in track and field…
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by Jim McGrath, recruit757 3A East Semifinals – Lakeland (3-8) vs. Poquoson (9-2), Friday 7:00 PM, Poquoson Middle Looking at the team records, this would appear to be a one-sided affair getting ready to be played out on Friday night in Poquoson. However, the educated fan knows better than to jump to conclusions. Yes, Lakeland…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 At 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Grant Holloway is set to announce his college intentions in front of a friendly crowd at Grassfield High School. Not only is it announcement day, but Thursday is also Grant’s birthday. Holloway is rumored to be down to playing football and running track at Georgia, or…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Norview (8-2) vs. Harmpton (11-0) Friday 7:00 p.m. at Darling Stadium As week one of the playoffs drew to a close, week two’s playoff picture started to develop with more clarity. Norview will take the trip across the water to match up with the Hampton Crabbers. Hampton has yet to lose…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Woodside High School Girls Basketball Team is seeking to add on to Coach Mike Tallon’s 628 career wins. Despite having a young team last year, the Wolverines were scheduled to play the Bethel Bruins in the Group 6A Monitor-Merrimac Conference Championship until inclement weather caused the game to be cancelled. Woodside…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 You’d have to go back to the 2008-2009 campaign to track when the Spartans last lost a home opener. In 2008, that loss came at the hands of Jacksonville State. It’s been seven straight years since the Spartans have lost a home opener at Joseph Echols Hall. After traveling to South…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On the day following a first round playoff loss to Norview, Nansemond River linebacker Demetrius Stitmon had to gather himself and hit the road for a visit in Annapolis, Maryland. The Naval Academy blasted SMU on Saturday and the visit left Stitmon (SR LB 6-1 225) hopeful for an opportunity…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Indian River’s race to the postseason has benefited from the running game, fueled by tailback Tyain Smith. Tyain had a 1000-yard season for the Braves on the way to his team posting an 8-2 record on the season. Interest has picked up for him, and you can add Norfolk State…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Conference 25 is one of the few conferences locally that strays out of the 757 to complete the conference. In addition to Poquoson, Warhill, and Southampton, the conference has former Bay Rivers member New Kent, plus Park View (South Hill) and Colonial Heights. Congratulations to all of the players selected…
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