by Jim McGrath, recruit757 5A South – #7 Kecoughtan (4-6) vs. #2 Salem (8-2), Friday 7:00, Salem High (Virginia Beach) Looking at the two 5A South quarter-finalists, Salem has recovered nicely from its upset loss to Landstown three weeks ago, defeating Bayside 17-10 and First Colonial 34-0 in the past two games. On the other…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 #5 Nansemond River (7-3) at #4 Norview (7-2) 7 p.m. Friday Perhaps the most intriguing matchup of the first round of playoff games will take place in Group 5A, where fourth seed Norview will host the fifth seed, Nansemond River. The Warriors have been one of South Hampton Road’s hottest teams…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The Old Dominion Men’s Basketball Program wrapped up National Signing Day with pledges from four recruits including Williamsburg Christian Academy guard Xavier Green. “Xavier brings blend of length, skill and athleticism that is rare. We feel his versatility gives him a chance to lossom into an outstanding player, who will make…
Detailsby Jim McGrath, recruit757 Maury (4-6) vs. Hampton (10-0), Friday 7:00 PM, Darling Stadium (Hampton) Maury is going to face a uphill battle on Friday night. The Commodores staggered to the finish line, losing to Granby 14-3 in their regular season finale. While their 4-6 record is better than the 1-9 mark from 2014, Coach…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Norfolk State Men The Spartan Men ended last season’s campaign going 20-14 and finishing 11-5 in the MEAC. This secured the second seed in the MEAC Tournament back in March for the Spartans. The Spartans eventually ended their season with a 75-64 loss to the rival Hampton Pirates in the semifinals…
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by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) NORFOLK (WAVY) — Old Dominion University announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to a two-game series in football with East Carolina. The Monarchs will travel to Greenville on September 29, 2018 and the Pirates will play in Norfolk September 28, 2019. ECU is the…
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by Brian Parsons, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) WILLIAMSBURG (WAVY) — William and Mary (7-2, 5-1 in CAA) cracked the FCS Top Ten this week, coming in at No. 7 in both national polls. Saturday, the Tribe could very well clinch a spot in the playoffs with a win over Towson. The Tigers…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 I had a chance to sit down with Steve Suttmiller of Norfolk Public Schools this week to talk football. Three of the five Norfolk High Schools made the playoffs and all five were in contention until the final week. Maury, Norview and Lake Taylor are in the postseason, with the Titans…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Menchville’s Adria Strothers, who earned first-team All-5A South and second-team all-state honors last season, will sign with Hampton University on Saturday. “The school is a really great and I love how their basketball team is more like a family than a team,” says Strothers. Adria Strothers transferred from Warwick High School…
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by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) BLACKSBURG (WAVY) –For the past 28 years, Bud Foster has been roaming the sidelines at Virginia Tech, considered one of the best defensive coaches in college football. By year’s end Frank Beamer’s reign as head coach will end in Blacksburg. Does Foster want his boss’…
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