by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The 50-20 victory over Tallwood was convincing. Even more convincing was the tenacity of the Cox defense and the precision of the Cox offense. Quarterback Cole Johnson picked the Lions apart for five touchdowns and 187 yards passing, going 14 for 17 on his passing attempts. Like many of…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There are a lot of reasons for fans all over Hampton Roads to jump in and vote. Support your city. Support your school. Support the player you think is deserving. You have eight options for player of the week, and whether you’re from the beach, Williamsburg, or anywhere…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Indian River head coach Glenwood Ferebee has been saying it since the spring. There’s lots of talent at Indian River. They just need to believe in themselves and execute the game plan. Friday night, perseverance and hard work paid off. It wasn’t just the win over King’s Fork that makes it…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Coach Dealton Cotton and the Norview Pilots knew what they were in for. It was homecoming night at Norcom and they faced an undefeated Greyhound team that had beaten down every opponent before them. Coach Larry Archie’s Norcom team has a disciplined, controlling style that wears down opponents. The…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Lafayette High’s football team has won a lot of games during Andy Linn’s time on the sidelines as an assistant and now head coach. On Friday, the 2014 version scored more points than any other Lafayette team during a 78-0 victory over rival Jamestown at Sanford B. Wanner…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Congratulations to this week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week, Chase Deaton of Bethel High School in Hampton. There were six options for Player of the Week and Chase rose above them all to win the most fan support and win the award. The Bethel Bruins put Chase in a key…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Rivalry games always bring extra excitement to Friday night football games and this week’s showdown with Lafayette and Jamestown is no different. Lafayette (4-0) vs. Jamestown (0-4) 7 p.m. at Wanner Stadium There’s never any love lost when these two cross-town rivals meet in any sport, but the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the first half, it looked like Booker T. Washington had the game under control. The Bookers held a 27-14 lead as halftime loomed. Maury managed a score before the break to pull to within a score. In the second half, it got a little crazy. The Bookers still felt confident…
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by Marsel T. Mason, recruit757 Surry County (4-0) at Franklin (1-3) 7:00 p.m. Friday The Surry County Cougars (4-0) are off to their best start since 1999 when they went undefeated winning the Division 1 state title that year. This year’s team still has a few questions to be answered, and tonight in Franklin should…
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by Chris Hopkins, recruit757 The Cox Falcons are flying high after a near perfect performance against the Tallwood Lions Thursday night. With the exception of losing a fumble in the first quarter, the Falcons were perfect on scoring efficiency–scoring on every other possession of the evening. Cox quarterback Cole Johnson led the attack, but the…
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