by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It seems as though the University of Buffalo is taking more of an interest in The 757. Great Bridge RB/DE Jalen Booker has added a scholarship offer from the Bulls. That’s sure to sweeten his recruiting stock as we head into the season. “Jalen got an offer from Buffalo,” said Great…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Grassfield Football has been successful since year two. Head Coach Martin Asprey took a year to get the program going, and they’ve been off like a shot since, going 51-18 since 2008. Oscar Smith has been a thorn in the side, but six straight winning seasons and six straight playoff appearances…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – In 2013, Jamestown High football coach started fall camp with a senior-laden squad packed with promise and an eye on a postseason berth. A year later, Williams’ squad may not be as experienced, but the goal remains the same. “We will be young, but that’s worthy of attention,”…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hyped national football events put on by companies like Nike and Under Armour put together All-Star teams with names like Team Elite, Team Vapor Carbon, and Team Apocalypse. If the Ocean Lakes team had a nickname, it would have to be Team Loaded. That’s a heavy burden to put on a…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Grafton High’s football team lost its last three games in 2013 and finished the year with just three wins. With six starters back on offense, coach Matt McLeod believes this team could surprise some folks this fall. “We will be very young, with age and experience,” McLeod said. “The…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Under Coach Mike Smith, Hampton Crabber Football has always been about power running and stingy defense. Does anyone remember Crabber Football before Mike Smith? The coach who’s headed the program for over 40 years is synonymous with Hampton High School. Crabber Football is Mike Smith. When talking about his team, the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Two years ago, Great Bridge Football suffered through an 0-10 season. It was an aberration. Now that’s a distant memory. The young Wildcats took their lumps that year, and it’s been paying off ever since. In 2013, Great Bridge was a playoff team led by a sophomore quarterback. Jacob Wilson returns…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Doug Pereira is known around the region as one of the most innovative offensive coaches in the Bay Rivers District. The York High coach has big plans ahead in 2014 as he looks to guide his team to its fourth straight playoff appearance. “Our expectation is to compete for…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Watching AFC North Football just got a little more interesting. Shamarko Thomas of Ocean Lakes and Arthur Moats of Churchland are on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Tommy Reamon, Jr. is in the front office. Norcom grad Lakendrick Ross signed on with the Cincinnati Bengals a few weeks ago. Now, the Cleveland…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Jahvoni Simmons has lived with the recruiting process since his sophomore year. The Ocean Lakes linebacker had no less than 23 scholarship offers. Now that he is closing in on his senior season, he decided that his mind is made up and it’s time to focus on Ocean Lakes Football. Simmons…
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