by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Ten athletes begin to pile in the auditorium shortly after 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. Eight football players, one baseball player, and a girls volleyball standout eager to start another National Signing Day at Oscar Smith High School. Noticeably absent was five-star football recruit Josh Sweat, who enrolled at Florida State in…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Dozens upon dozens of NLIs were signed early this morning and sent off to college coaches who were happy to receive them. Throughout the day, we’re covering National Signing Day ceremonies at schools across the region. We’re keeping a running list up to date on the front page recruit757.com. If you’re…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 A weekend visit to Charlottesville made it official. Ocean Lakes RB/DB T.J. Griffin has flipped his college commitment to the University of Virginia. Chris Beatty should be considered the catalyst. Beatty successfully recruited Griffin to the University of Wisconsin in November last year. A head coaching change and changes on the…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview quarterback EJ Faison led the Pilots to their best finish since 1959, advancing to the 5A South semifinal round before bowing out to Salem (VB). The dual threat senior was named Eastern District Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts. On the heels of National Signing Day Faison has…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Another football season has come and gone, that means it’s time for the off-season. The off-season means hitting the weight room harder, training, camps and 7 on 7. Some of the best local talent in the 757 have made their name as a member of the Virginia Thoroughbreds. The Thoroughbreds are…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When Bayside freshman Teradja Mitchell played youth football as an adolescent, his father Terry Mitchell Sr. would have to carry along his son’s birth certificate as insurance that his oversized child would be allowed to compete in his rightful age group. “Even though he was big, Teradja was always a very…
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by James McCombs, recruit757 recruit757/basketball and Buffalo Wild Wings presented Player of the Week award to an outstanding player on and off the court. Jahkeria Bagby was named B-Dubs Player of the Week for the week she was nominated, Jahkeria During her team’s three wins this week, Jahkeria Bagby of Wilson recorded two double-doubles with…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s mid-season and we’re on a roll! Nominations were made over the weekend and we now have your results for the B-Dubs Player of the Week for Boys and Girls Basketball. For the Girls, Anaya Eason of Oscar Smith averaged 21 points and recorded a double double with 23 points and…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Lorenzo Taliaferro finished his high school career as his school’s second all-time leading rusher and guided the program to its first state championship game appearance. On Monday, Bruton High’s athletic department honored the former fullback and linebacker by retiring his No. 11 jersey prior to a varsity basketball game…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is a new twist. Usually teachers work their way up the ladder. Part-time to full-time. Teaching to administrating. Here’s a story where an administrator is taking a coaching job, presumably for the love of the game. Phoebus Principal William Beverley has a rich history in football. He founded the Tri-City…
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