by Deotis Speller, recruit757 When Lhordn Hyman envisioned playing for the Indian River Braves, he saw a band of brothers on one accord competing for the ultimate team reward, a state championship. But his vision didn’t happen as the braves struggled to find their identity and team morale. As the struggles ensued, Hyman decided enough…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The regular season is coming to an end in just a few weeks. It’s crunch time. Great teams are rising to the occasion and great players are making a huge impression. It’s time to vote for the B-Dubs Player of the Week! After the voting ends on Monday at 6…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 (video by WAVY-TV 10) Just a week after David Washington emerged as the starting quarterback for Old Dominion, an injury to Washington knocked him out of their game against Florida International. The Monarchs generated offense, but couldn’t generate points on the road against the Golden Panthers. Washington was 13 for…
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by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) HARRISONBURG — Jacobi Green ran for 236 yards on 27 carries and scored five touchdowns to help lead Richmond to a 59-49 win over undefeated James Madison on Saturday. The loss snaps the JMU Dukes school-record 14 game regular season winning streak. Kyle Lauletta threw…
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by Brian Parsons, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) WILLIAMSBURG — Kendell Anderson rushed for a career-high 195 yards and a touchdown and William and Mary defeated Hampton 40-7 on Saturday for its third straight win. Anderson had 175 of his yards and his touchdown in the first half when the FCS-ranked Tribe (5-2)…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 More than 1,000 fans showed up to Joseph Echols Hall on the campus of Norfolk State University to see the Spartans’ annual preseason intrasquad scrimmages. The Lady Spartans held a running clock 15-minute scrimmage which ended in a victory by the Gold team. Kayla Robers led all scorers with six points.…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Ocean Lakes (7-0) at Bayside (6-1) Saturday 2:00 p.m. Sometimes technology can play a cruel joke on us as humans. Take for instance this high school football season for the Bayside Marlins. With the Beach District’s insistence on using a computer-generated schedule this year, the Marlins are forced to host nationally-ranked…
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by Jim McGrath, recruit757 Hampton (7-0) vs. Menchville (0-7), Saturday 2:00 PM, Todd Stadium (Newport News) This could be a long day for Menchville as they host the Peninsula District leading Crabbers. However, head coaches Mike Smith of Hampton and Ray Savage of Menchville, will have both eyes open, in search of elements which can help…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the Maury Commodores, it was a special night. It was homecoming. The stands were packed. The football team was looking for a spark. They found it in a workman-like performance by Delveon Little. In a newly adapted Wing-T offense, Lilttle rushed for 129 yards on 19 carries…
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by Elizabeth McGrath, recruit757 Despite Loss, Patriot Pride Remains Friday evening’s football matchup at Todd Stadium was Homecoming night for the Denbigh Patriots, who hosted the 4-4 Bethel Bruins. Indeed, it was a special October event for the Peninsula District. The school itself celebrated a 50th anniversary and invited all alumni to represent Patriot Pride.…
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