by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Indian River safety Devon Hunter worked out at the Nike Opening Regional in Charlotte on Sunday and earned an invitation to the Nike Opening National event in Oregon for the second year in a row. Hunter holds more than 30 college scholarship offers. He’s seen by many as the top…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Hampton Roads Academy senior Bryan Hart waited until the late signing period, but he finally decided on the perfect fit, choosing Lincoln Memorial University to continue his post-high school basketball career. The Rail splitters finished 34-3 this past season, falling in the NCAA Division II championships. “I loved the facilities {there}.…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 One of the biggest takeaways from the Peninsula District this past season was that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Take the Menchville Monarchs for example. Record wise the Monarchs were undesirable. The Monarchs finished a lonely 1-9 and over the last three seasons have been dropped to the…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 It was a busy weekend for Bishop Sullivan defensive back Tayvion “Tank” Land, who followed a Saturday trip to Virginia Tech by competing in Sunday’s Nike Opening regional combine in Charlotte, NC. Land was able to check out Virginia Tech for former coach Frank Beamer’s final game in Blacksburg last season.…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 A 30-year-old African man was arrested at the Canadian border on after allegedly posing as an 17-year-old high school student since November. Jonathan Nicola, a native of South Sudan, was apparently living on a student visa with his high school basketball coach. After being exposed by Canadian customs, Nicola was detained…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 A few months ago, Nansemond River outside linebacker Demetrius Stitmon made plans to commit to Norfolk State University. After further deliberation Stitmon had a change of heart and opted to walk-on at Old Dominion University as a preferred walk-on. Stitmon is no stranger to combine season. Over the past four years…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Ocean Lakes sophomore wide receiver Jalen Smith was the lone Dolphin to participate in last Sunday’s Nike Opening regional combine at Centreville High School. Smith, who holds an offer from Virginia, is one of the few holdovers from last year’s team as most of the top Dolphin players followed former head…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Outside of Lane Stadium, prior to the Virginia Tech spring football game, there was memorabilia available for auction honoring longtime Hokies head coach Frank Beamer, who retired following the 2015 season. But inside the stadium, the only hint of Beamer’s presence was the table set up outside in the building’s main…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Khalik Perry (JR SS 5-11 185) of Oscar Smith has been a busy man over the last week. He took time to better himself at the Rivals regional camp which was held in Charlotte, North Carolina this past Sunday. This upcoming Sunday he’ll be heading back to Charlotte to attend the…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804.com Great moments are born from great opportunity. Thomas Dale’s Matt Lawton has learned a thing or two about great opportunity and has set his sights on seizing the day. Lawton emerged from a two-quarterback system early last season and came out on the other side as a team leader. Amid…
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