by Jay Parchman, recruit757 A bowl game can happen for our local Class of 2010 recruits, but as a whole, the normal college football eligibility clock is expiring. An exception might still occur, such as that with former Oscar Smith Quarterback Philip Sims, it must be noted. And with that, we can examine the highs…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Another business trip. Another state championship for the Sawyer household. LakeTaylor (15-0) shrugged off a sluggish first quarter to upend Salem 41-16 in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams. Titans quarterback Shiheem Johnson scored on a 71-yard touchdown run, and wide receiver Nhyre Quinerly added a dazzling 82-yard punt return for…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It was a game of intestinal fortitude. Ocean Lakes finally outlasted and outwilled Centreville in an overtime thriller at UVA’s Scott Stadium. “Fans got their money’s worth tonight. They paid for a seat, but only needed the edge it,” Centreville head coach Chris Haddock said with a laugh after the game.…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 LYNCHBURG – Lafayette High’s quest for its second football championship came up one drive short Saturday following a 25-19 loss to Magna Vista in the 3A state championship game at Liberty University’s Arthur L. Williams Stadium. The Warriors offense scored on two big plays in the fourth quarter and the defense…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 6A State Championship Ocean Lakes (14-0) vs. Centreville (12-2), 4:07 p.m. Saturday at UVA’s Scott Stadium Ocean Lakes is ocean deep with talent. Centreville will no longer sneak up on anyone. We’ve covered Ocean Lakes all year long with their depth of talent, especially at the skill positions. Their strength was…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 4A State Championship Lake Taylor (14-0) vs. Salem (14-0), Saturday 4 p.m. at Liberty University In a battle of two undefeated teams, Lake Taylor (14-0) will face Salem (14-0) as the Titans attempt to win their second state championship since 2012. The Titans concluded a 14-point fourth quarter rally with an…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 3A State Championship Lafayette (14-0) vs. Magna Vista (13-1), Noon Saturday at Liberty University LYNCHBURG – Win the week. That has been Lafayette football coach Andy Linn’s message to his team every Monday this season as they prepare for their next opponent. For three and a half months, the Rams have…
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by Kyle Hightower, AP ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A study of this year’s bowl-bound schools released Monday revealed a narrowing gap between the graduation rates of white and African-American players. According to the annual report by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, the average graduation success rate for black football players at bowl…
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by Michael Tarm, AP CHICAGO (AP) — Unlike some resource-rich powerhouses that typically vie for Illinois’ high school football championships, the Phillips Academy Wildcats must lug their helmets and pads nearly a mile to a South Side Chicago city park to practice. They have no field of their own. A former gang member-turned-star safety sleeps…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 As a part of the Titans’ send off to Lynchburg, recruit757 celebrated with Lake Taylor and Marquise Poole on Poole’s selection as Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week! This week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week is Marquise Poole, who had his game winning field goal blocked, but he…
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