When Steve Newsome volunteered to write a series of articles for recruit757 and recruit804, I jumped at the chance to hear his opinions on a variety of subjects that affect our athletes. I wanted him to share his knowledge so that we could all train better. At my request, he’s written his first…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Wilson junior athlete Kevin Whitfield was one of the budding stars in Conference 17 last season, earning second-team all-conference honors this past year. He was also on the receiving on female kicker’s Cynthia Brown historic touchdown throw that received national recognition from a number of media outlets. On Saturday, Whitfield was…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Have you ever had an idea so amazing that you laughed it out of existence? This happens to countless people each and every day. Former NFL player Keion Carpenter refused to laugh his idea out of existence. He had a vision for Baltimore, Maryland and that was to help give the…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804 Virginia Tech, a team that has prided itself on having a stout defense over the years, has made great strides of late under new coach Justin Fuente in shoring up that defense for the future. Over the past three days, the Hokies have gained two commitments from linebackers, the big…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804 Virginia Tech, a team that has prided itself on having a stout defense over the years, has made great strides of late under new coach Justin Fuente in shoring up that defense for the future. Over the past three days, the Hokies have gained two commitments from linebackers, the big…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The inaugural Virginia Middle School Xplosion Basketball Tournament will kickoff next Friday, April 1 at Azalea Middle School in Norfolk, VA. The event is hosted by Azalea boys head coach Levi Wall. The two-day event is open to all middle school boys’ and girls’ teams. Recreation teams are also welcome to…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The excitement was evident upon entering Norfolk State’s annual Junior Day under second-year head coach Latrell Scott. He greeted recruits, fans and members of his coaching staff with the same affirmation. His personal ties to both a strong part of his start at Norfolk State. Scott was rewarded with a recruiting…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804 Earlier this year, Henrico County honored the Highland Springs High School state championship football team. The team, in all placed 28 players on the All Conference team, 14 players on the 5A All South Region team and 12 on the Virginia High School League all-state team. Not to mention 10…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804 Earlier this year, Henrico County honored the Highland Springs High School state championship football team. The team, in all placed 28 players on the All Conference team, 14 players on the 5A All South Region team and 12 on the Virginia High School League all-state team. Not to mention 10…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview sophomore Keyontae Johnson was one of the breakout stars of the high school basketball season, earning first-team All-Conference honors in addition to being named to the inaugural All-757 third team. Johnson picked up his first offer last week from the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore. “We had workouts last weekend early…
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