by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Students at Lafayette High School celebrated Homecoming Week Wednesday with Wild West Day. For Cheyton Pine, Wild West Wednesday had a different meaning. Earlier this week, the 6-foot-3 senior linebacker/quarterback was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-Star game held at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, Calif.…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When linebacker Tavante Beckett first arrived at Indian River following an offseason transfer from Oscar Smith, immediately he thought about heading back to his former team. Even after the move to Indian River, he kept in contact with Tigers Head Coach Richard Morgan, appearing at the team’s signing day as former…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The outcome of Saturday’s game against Charlotte should have helped fans draw the same conclusion. Shuler Bentley started the game with an ineffective opening drive. Quarterback turned wide receiver turned quarterback David Washington took the second series and never relented. It was David Washington’s skill, poise in the pocket…
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Playmaker’s Sports Marketing Hosting Inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic The inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic will take place on Monday January 18, 2016 at Norview High School. The one-day tournament will feature 12 area high school teams, including last year’s Group 5A boys state runner-up Norview High School, who will headline the event…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 / Friday Night Flights Top Ten continues to change and evolve as the cream rises to the top. Cox took a surprise loss to First Colonial and dropped out of our top ten. Phoebus, previously 6-0, took a defeat at the hands of #4 Hampton. Only four…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 While many on the Peninsula were at Darling Stadium on Saturday watching the Crabbers take on the Phantoms, Denbigh and Woodside were set to take battle in another uptown rivalry. Surprisingly both teams were 4-2 and judging by Woodside’s 14-9 victory, more implication was put on the game than expected. The…
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by Deotis Speller, recruit757 Twins, a partnership that ensures that they don’t have to face this world alone. A brotherhood that grows with each memory and obstacle that they face together. To have that relationship could be considered a dream to some, but for Ra’Shawn and Da’Shawn Cook it’s a reality. The Cook twins have…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Former Great Bridge standout Briante Weber has signed a contract with the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. Weber, a native of Chesapeake, VA most recently starred at Virginia Commonwealth University. This past year, the 6’2″ guard became the first player in Atlantic 10 Conference history to be named defensive…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith has overtake Ocean Lakes in the 6A South power ratings. Ocean Lakes has feasted on Kempsville and Tallwood and now their power rating is paying the price. This is exactly why Ocean Lakes was looking to schedule outside of the Beach District in the off season. A…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 After eight weeks of play, we’re coming down to the wire for playoff position in 5A South. Almost every team in the Eastern Conferences won, so the only major move was Princess Anne. By losing to Green Run, the Cavaliers fell from a #5 seed to #8 and the win by…
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