by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The weather has put it off before, but WRU is determined to see spring arrive. Tryouts for the 2015 team are on for Sunday at 3 p.m. at Heritage High School. Some of the returning players from 2014 include: Indian River QB Tyre Givers-Wilson Bethel DB/WR T.C. Chisley Bethel WR Darrell…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview head coach Jonathan Wilson did not like his team’s defensive effort in the ballgames leading up to the Pilots region semifinal matchup against Hampton. Wilson challenged his team prior to Wednesday’s contest to match the intensity of the Crabbers. Norview responded in a big way, defeating the Crabbers 59-44, advancing…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lafayette’s Cheyton Pine is having a good winter. Fresh off of picking up his third scholarship offer, Pine has picked up a fourth. The University of Virginia has jumped in the mix and that immediately ups the ante. Pine’s first three offers were from Toledo, Old Dominion and Buffalo. The UVA…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Maury rolled into Wednesday night’s 5A South region semifinal winners of three of the past four matchups against Princess Anne. As was the case in last season’s region semifinals, the Cavaliers got the one that counted, holding off a late Maury rally to win 50-46. Princess Anne held an early 16-10…
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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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