by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It began in 2013 with Churchland starting out 1-0 defeating Warhill 21-13. Warhill sought revenge in 2014, yet Churchland wanted nothing to do with it defeating Warhill 42-14 at Sanford B. Wanner Stadium. We now find ourselves in the third straight year of a possible rivalry starting to develop. Churchland represents…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 First Colonial is a good position for the 2015 season. The Patriots return nine starters on offense and ten starters on defense from a team that was 2-8 a year ago. “This is our 50th year this year. In the first 36 seasons we won around 16 district titles. I think…
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by Leon Moore, recruit757 Tabb football has a storied history. This year’s squad, led again by Coach Matt Lawson, looks like a playoff contender in Class 3A. “(From the scrimmage), we got better than we were last week. Last week played Prince George and I’m glad we got better. I’m glad that our kids learned…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Bruce Rader of the WAVY/WVBT Sportswrap sat down with special teams coach Mike Zyskowski of Old Dominion for an extended interview about the ODU program and special teams specifically. The special teams unit can win or lose football games. ODU started off hot with onside kicks and trick plays. Those aren’t…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Following the 2014 season where his Cox team finished with a 9-3 record, Falcons head coach Bill Stachelski had plenty of cause for optimism heading into the off season, with the return of quarterback Cole Johnson and running back Khalan Laborn. Laborn moved on to Ocean Lakes, but Johnson, a recent…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Nansemond River got to a surprising start in 2014. Winning their first two ballgames before losing four out of its next five to finish with their second consecutive losing record, and 12th straight season without a winning record. The good news for Nansemond River head coach David Coccoli begins with 10…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – When Donnell Brown was hired as Jamestown High’s newest football coach, he understood the large task at hand. The Eagles were winless in 2014 and averaged just four points a game. Brown was not deterred and has instilled a new attitude to move the program forward. “Jamestown football…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The Chris Beatty era was very nice to the Landstown Eagles program. The team went 40-2 from 2003 to 2005, winning a state championship in 2004 and making appearances in two other state title games. Things sure have changed in the past decade. The Eagles have not qualified for the playoffs…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 You can tell that the Indian River Braves are ready for the main course. The Braves scrimmaged Tallwood on Friday night in a friendly match between neighbors. Tallwood will spend their regular season playing Beach District competition while Indian River opens on Friday against Bethel then faces Southeastern District competition.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Where else can you get a Top Ten of high school football for the entire region? Who else covers local football 365 days a year? There’s no one but recruit757. Along with the WAVY TV-10/WVBT Sportswrap, recruit757 will give you the definitive top ten for the 757 every week,…
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