by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the Lafayette Rams, success on the gridiron has put a crimp in the basketball season. Coach Linn’s football team is now 14-0 on the season and is playing in the 3A State Championship game on Saturday. Basketball season was supposed to have started on December 1. Now it’s…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Josh Sweat Sweepstakes are over. The list was narrowed to Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State, Florida State and Virginia Tech. On Wednesday morning, Josh announced his commitment to Florida State. The ceremony was a little different from the “hat ceremony” that’s become almost customary at such events. Five hats…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Being a top notch player on a high profile program has its’ privileges. Ocean Lakes wide receiver/defensive back Tahj Capehart may only be a sophmore, but the six foot, 180 pounder is already getting plenty of college attention. Tahj picked up his fourth scholarship offer on Tuesday. “Coach (Chris)…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The college football season is over. Very few high schools are left in the playoffs. That means that it’s recruiting season for almost everyone. Nansemond River offensive tackle Thomas Hopple picked up his fourth scholarship offer late last week, from none other than Virginia Tech. For Hopple (JR…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Lafayette High’s football team has been the model program in the Bay Rivers District by which all other teams are measured for nearly 20 years. For the first time, Lafayette is 14-0. They have never won this many games and they’ve never had an undefeated season. Since…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 All of the official visits are done. Josh Sweat has had time to think. The phone will ring of the hook, the twitter feed may blow up, but soon things will quiet down. Josh Sweat is about to announce a decision. Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Oscar Smith…
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Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH by Lew Johnston, a special…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lake Taylor’s run toward a perfect season and a state championship wouldn’t have continued without Marquise Poole. The linebacker and kicker for the Titans needed to make a short field goal to win the game on Friday night. The snap was low and the kick was blocked, but that…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 Pine To Get Rare QB Start In Biggest Game For Lafayette JAMES CITY – Cheyton Pine has started every game this season, but none at quarterback. The Lafayette High junior will make his varsity debut under center during Saturday’s 3A state championship game against Magna Vista. He will replace three-year starter…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Now there are three. We’re down to three local teams and they are all playing for State Championships. There’s little shuffling of the list at this point, but being undefeated pays dividends! First, here are last week’s results: #1 Ocean Lakes def. Oscar Smith 49-28 #2 Oscar Smith lost to Ocean Lakes…
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