by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Ocean Lakes defensive back Tayvion Land has been on the national radar for quite a while. The freshman starts opposite Florida State commit Levonta Taylor in the Dolphins secondary but is far from a liability as a younger player. Land is more than capable of holding his own, even on the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 One of the best rivalries in the former Peninsula District played out on Friday night. Hampton topped Heritage by a score of 42-20, giving Coach Mike Smith a 3-2 advantage in the series against his mentor, Coach George Massenburg of Heritage. Check out the video package, where you’ll highlights from…
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by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) NORFOLK (WAVY) – “I loved Moses Malone,” said Lefty Driesell. The longtime head coach of the University of Maryland was shaken on Sunday when he got a phone call telling him one of his best friends, Moses Malone, had died at 60 years old. “I…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 The start of the regular season doesn’t end the recruiting process although there is less time to play with. Nansemond River linebacker Demetrius Stitmon used this weekend to take a trip up to Lexington, Virginia where he was able to take a tour of VMI: the Virginia Military Institute. Not only…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s time to vote for the B-Dubs Player of the Week! We’re ready to acknowledge some of the top players in the region for their performances from this weekend. After the voting ends on Monday at 6 p.m., we’ll announce a winner for you and present the award later in…
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by Elizabeth McGrath, recruit757 In Memory: Kevin Brooks (1969-2015) Note: The reporter learned of Coach Brooks’ passing 9 pm EDT on September 11, 2015 and selected not to include the news in the initial game summary until further valid confirmation. On Friday night, the Bruton Panthers and the entire Triangle community were visibly and devastated…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Not even the rain could slow down the Phoebus Phantoms and you can best believe that it tried. The sight from Darling Memorial Stadium was reminiscent of Thursday evening that saw Warwick and Bethel get rained out and postponed. The lightning and thunder held back and Phoebus fired on all cylinders…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The first half of Heritage vs. Hampton was a Battle Royale. The second half was quietly all Crabbers. Hampton quarterback Jovonn “Bubba” Quillen was the hero of the night. He finished with two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns. That effort alone would have been enough to win the game once…
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by Elizabeth McGrath, recruit757 (SMITHFIELD) – The visiting Bruton Panthers defeated King William last weekend, riding high on a 1-0 start with second year coach Reggie Jones. A mere touchdown separated a check in the “W” column for the host Smithfield Packers against Kings Fork last weekend. Bay River District fans predicted the Packers/Panthers game…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here are your final scores from Friday night. Individual game stories will roll out soon. Bayside 33, Kellam 28 First Colonial 38, Green Run 37 2OT Tallwood 21, Landstown 16 Ocean Lakes 70, Princess Anne 0 Woodside 49, Gloucester 14 Grassfield 49. Maury 15 Western Branch 35, Lakeland 8 Salem 49,…
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