by Andy Hilton, recruit757 45 years of coaching was enough for Bubba Hooker. After four years at Bethel High School, he’s decided to hang up his whistle. Hooker succeeded Jeff Nelson in 2011 as an interim head coach when Nelson suffered leg injuries that required surgery and a lighter work load. Nelson went on to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 …and then there were five. We’re down to five local teams in the 2014 season. The playoffs have progressed to the State Semifinal round and we could have as many as four local teams in the championship games. The exception is in 6A, where Oscar Smith visits Ocean…
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The unfortunate passing of Ohio State lineman Kosta Karageorge has raised questions about concussions and concussion treatment again. As a service to the community, CHKD has provided us with some professional insight on the risks related to concussions and the symptoms that present when a player is concussed. Football is a great game that,…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 <h2>With Oscar Smith vs. Ocean Lakes, the fans get the game they want, and the Sportsplex should be packed</h2> If this were college football, it would be front page news at this time in the season. Ocean Lakes and Oscar Smith face off on Friday night at the Virginia Beach…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re now well into the playoffs. For the second week in a row, we’re honoring a player from Salem High School in Virginia Beach. This week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week is SunDevil running back Malik Butts. Malik led his offense with 160 yards and two touchdowns on 17…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Matt Hummel picked up three sacks during Saturday’s victory over Petersburg in the 3A state semifinals. The Lafayette High senior added to his list of postseason accolades Monday afternoon when he was named 3A East Defensive Player of the Year. Hummel has been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The VHSL has formally released the dates and times for all State Semifinal games. Expect the Oscar Smith vs. Ocean Lakes game to be a sell out. Get your tickets now. All South/North or East/West winners will face each other for the state championship at that level. State Championship…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 ODU’s bowl situation won’t dampen a strong finish and a bright future ahead A bowl eligible season was kind of an unspoken goal for the Monarchs. Old Dominion hadn’t experienced a losing season in the history of the program, since the rebirth of ODU Football in 2009. The first season in…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re done with the third round of the playoffs and the great performances continue. You have until 10PM Monday to pick your favorite for the Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week! You have five great options for player of the week, and whether you’re from the Beach, Williamsburg, or anywhere…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith and Ocean Lakes were slated to meet in the 6A South Final. All they had to do was win. Saturday’s game between the Tigers and Colonial Forge was the closest yet, but Smith managed to keep the Eagles at bay for almost all the full 48 minutes.…
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