by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hampton Crabber athlete Dazz Newsome has a tradition to live up to. Older brother Deon Newsome is a redshirt freshman wide receiver at Virginia Tech. Father Myron Newsome and cousin Dyrel Wilson also played for the Hokies. For now, Dazz is carving his own path. Newsome (SO ATH 5-9 150)…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Antwuan Hicks Jr. has verbally committed to play football at Chowan College next fall. The Tabb High senior announced his decision this week after the basketball season ended. “Being able to play college football is a great feeling,” said Hicks on Wednesday. “I think this will be a start…
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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 Alan Popadines, Youth1 (a special contribution to recruit757) There’s a saying out there that says “Tradition Never Graduates” and for many powerhouse high school football programs around the country this motto rings true. It is especially fitting for the football program at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the crop of…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The spectators at Tuesday night’s 6A region quarterfinal contest between Landstown and Bethel, anticipated the contest being decided by the matchup of centers Darius Bolstad and Dajour Dickens. Landstown guard Darryus Evans turned out to be the star of night, scoring 16 points in the Eagles 57-49 win over Bethel. “He…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Cheyton Pine picked up his third college football offer when he was offered a scholarship by the University of Buffalo on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3 junior was a two-way standout last fall as the Rams earned a berth in the 3A state championship game. Defensively, Pine was a pass-rush…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Landstown linebacker Laronde Liverpool made the most of his weekend, Liverpool made an unofficial visit to Maryland, and while he doesn’t have a scholarship offer from the Terps, things are looking pretty good between Laronde and the Terrapins. “I enjoyed (the visit). We didn’t really get a chance to see…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is the time of year for Junior Days and unofficial visits. Rising senior athletes are looking to narrow in on some options, pick up scholarship offers, and colleges are looking to impress. Nansemond River’s Demetrius Stitmon (JR LB 6-1 210) and Jonas Jones (JR RB 5-10 190) took a…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Hampton won the PenSouth tournament this past weekend, yet had to travel to Green Run for a “home” game against the Stallions in Monday’s 5A South region quarterfinals. The Crabbers, behind 11 points from guard Mastadi Pitt defeated Green Run 51-45 to extend their winning streak to 16 games. “Coach just…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Maury entered Monday’s region quarterfinal game against Hampton with an unblemished record against Hampton Roads foes this season. The Comodores raced past Hampton 72-27 in the 5A South quarterfinals to set up another showdown with Princess Anne, with a berth in Friday’s region final at stake. “We just played tonight like…
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